Why does my male cat spray and meow seasonally? How can I stop it?

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I have noticed that every spring and summer he would start meowing and sprinting in his litterbox. Then when it's summer he would sprint in his litterbox and around the house. I'm assuming that he's in heat. What should I do to stop this cycle? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 2 years and 7 months old | 12 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Well, the good news is that Sebastian isn't in heat since he isn't a female. Sprinting (but I think you mean spraying) is a common problem in intact male cats, but it can also occur in neutered male cats, especially if there is an in-heat female in the neighborhood (and this is the time of year they start going into heat). I would recommend trying a feline pheromone spray or diffuser. It is also a good idea to have Sebastian checked out by a vet to rule out medical causes of inappropriate urination. https://www.petcoach.co/article/inappropriate-elimination-urination-defecation-spraying-in/

Why does my male cat spray and meow seasonally? How can I stop it?

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