My neutered cat sprays when guests are over. Is it anxiety or stress?

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My 4 year old Tabby Cat (who is neutered) has recently started spraying again, however he only does it when we have guests staying with us or a get together at the house. I'm not sure if it's anxiety, anger, or illness. It started happening about a month ago and like I said, is only whenever there are other people at the house. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 5 months old | 20 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes, you are correct that this behavior is likely related to the stress of having guests in the house. There are a few things you can do to get Myloe to stop this behavior. You can get Feliway, which is a pheromone diffuser that helps cats with anxiety. There are calming collars you can have him wear that will also help with anxiety via pheromones. Finally, you can take Myloe into the vet. The vet may prescribe him anti-anxiety medication you can give him before guests come over to calm him down and prevent the spraying.

My neutered cat sprays when guests are over. Is it anxiety or stress?

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