My unneutered male cat is spraying. How can I stop it temporarily?

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My cat is a 5-7 year old male, so far he’s asked to mate twice and we sent him out both time and now he’s showing signs of wanting to mate again (spraying). My doctors recommended anti-sex hormone suppression druge but I read that those could be quite dangerous. I’m only interested in short term treatment, only a temporary solution as i do not wish to neutuer him right now, thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Korat | Male | unneutered | 6 years old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

The spraying is likely a territorial response to a cat outside. It doesn't really mean he wants to breed, just that he can sense another cat in his area and he is marking his territory. This can also occur due to perceived stresses in the house, such as a new family member, moving things around, etc. I agree, hormone suppression could have many consequences, and could have life-threatening side effects. Neutering is the best way to stop territorial marking behaviors, but it will not stop it in all adult cats. Neutering will not have an effect if the spraying is caused by stress or medical disease (such as urinary bladder stones). Here is an article you may find helpful: https://www.vin.com/veterinarypartner/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951508

My unneutered male cat is spraying. How can I stop it temporarily?

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