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Why is my 5-year-old neutered male cat spraying everywhere in my home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 4 years and 6 months old | 12 lbs

I have a male cat (desexed) and he’s 5 but he has started to spray all over the house and not in his litter like he used to. I’ve tried spraying vinegar around the house to stop him but he won’t stop. I need help I’m at my wits end.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 12th, 2019

If this is a new behavior, this can be a sign of a medical illness such as feline idiopathic cystitis or bladder stones. I'd take Asap into the vet first thing in the morning for a health check. As a side note, I really recommend Skout's Honor. I find it works quite well with urine.

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