Why is my neutered kitten spraying the dog's bed? Solutions?

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We have a neutered kitten who is spraying our dog’s bed and sleeping area. The dog is a Newfoundland, and they get along most of the time. Suggestions? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

First, let's determine if he is spraying (on vertical surfaces while standing) or urinating inappropriately because the treatment will be different. You didn't mention how old Dante is. If he is young and neutered before sexual maturity, it would be unlikely that he is spraying. I am attaching a description of spraying below. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951285 There are a large number of reasons that a cat will inappropriately urinate (urinate outside the litter box). I am attaching a handout below which discusses this in detail. https://www.vin.com/veterinarypartner/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951508 The first step in figuring out why a cat is urinating outside the litter box is to have your veterinarian do an examination and get a urine sample to evaluate for a medical reason. If that is normal, then we need to look at other possibilities. The handout above discusses litter box issues that can play a role. Make sure you have at least 2 litter boxes (if Dante is the only cat), they are not covered or lined, and are cleaned daily. You may also want to try products like Cat Attract Litter (https://www.drelseys.com/shop/cat-attract/). Even though Dante usually gets along with the dog, you should also look at decreasing stress in case that is playing a role. One option for decreasing stress is to add a Feliway Diffuser ( https://www.feliway.com ) to your house. This is a calming pheromone that will work for a month. I have also had luck with Rescue Remedy ( http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-pet/ ) which can be added to the water. You could also consider calming music specifically for cats ( http://throughadogsear.com/tace/through-a-cats-ear-1-music-for-calming/ ). If your veterinarian cannot find a medical reason, all litter box issues have been dealt with, and stress reduction techniques have not helped, then it may be time to discuss anti-anxiety medication with your veterinarian. Medications are also discussed in the handout. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that you can figure out why Dante is urinating on the dog bed. Thanks for using PetCoach.

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