September 27, 2006 by Sean

How to Avoid Cat Urine Spraying

If you are cat owner, you already know that the first problem you will have to deal with is if your cat starts to spray. In addition to urinating out of physiological necessity, many cats use their urine to mark their territory, to let other cats know they have been there or to give an [...]

September 27, 2006 by Sean

How to Break Your Cat’s Spraying Habit

House cats are wonderful creatures. They love to play, they catch mice and other rodents, and they make cuddly companions. Since they can’t speak verbally, cats communicate in other ways. They purr when they’re content, hiss when they’re upset, and they also have a tendency to spray urine for a number of reasons. If this [...]

September 27, 2006 by Sean

How to Stop Your Cat From Urinating and Defecating Inappropriately

Though spraying can be a symptom of a medical condition, it can also be due to stress associated with a new person in the home, new carpet, remodeling or the presence of a neighbor cat. Here’s how to redirect your cat to the litter box. Read the full article…

September 27, 2006 by Sean

How To Stop Your Cat Spraying

The cat backs up to the door, lifts the tail and releases a fine spray of urine. Yes, your cat is spraying. You have a problem. But one you can solve. Figures from the British Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors say that aggression in dogs and marking behavior in cats are the biggest behavior problems [...]

September 27, 2006 by Sean

ASPCA: Animal Behavior Center: Cat Behavior: Urine Spraying

Cats sometimes engage in a behavior called urine spraying or urine marking. The cat stands, backs up to an object, holds his tail up erect and quivering, and releases urine out backwards onto the object. The urine sprayed differs chemically from the urine cats normally release from a squatting position because it also contains oily [...]

September 27, 2006 by Sean

Litter Box Issues

Cats do not come into this world knowing how to use a litterbox. Kittens learn how to use a litterbox from their mother around 4 weeks of age. If orphaned kittens are found, the caretaker must be responsible for introducing, or imprinting the litter box concept. Most kittens learn how to use a litter box [...]

September 27, 2006 by Sean

Litter box training

All felines CCHS puts up for adoption are known to use the litterbox. However, it is desirable to confine your new pet to the room with the litterbox when she is first brought home, so she can learn its location. Read the full article…

September 27, 2006 by Sean

Solving Litter Box Problems

If you’re having a hard time persuading your cat to use the litter box, it just may be time to draw a line in the sand. Most cats prefer eliminating on a loose, grainy substance, which is why they quickly learn to use a litter box. But when their preferences include the laundry basket, the [...]

September 27, 2006 by Sean

Litterbox Problems and Spraying Help

Litterbox and Spraying problems can be discouraging, but there is help. Understanding what triggers the behavior is the first step. Whether it’s caused by a urinary tract infection, a cat outside that may be triggering a territorial response, a new home, a new baby, discomfort associated with the litterbox, type of litter, depth of litter, [...]

September 27, 2006 by Sean

A Practical Approach to Feline Housesoiling

The most common behavioural complaint about cats presented to animal behaviour consultants in North America is house-soiling. The typical presentation is that of a cat that both uses its litterbox and eliminates outside of it. It is also typical for the cat to deposit only urine or stool outside the box, but not usually both. [...]