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My rescue cat paces, sprays, and cries at night. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 lbs

My cat who was a stray starts pacing spraying and crying only at night

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 3rd, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I would recommend having Scott's urine tested to make sure this is not a UTI. Whike I doubt that it is, as this sounds more behavioral, it would be best to at least rule out a UTI. This may just be behavioral so I would recommend adding an additional litter box, use Feliway products (which can be found easily online) and NaturVet calming chews. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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