Prevention of bad behavior

If the cat is marking territory

It is natural for kittens to mark the territory in which they live, thus leaving information about themselves. However, you are unlikely to like it if this happens in your living room.

Before trying to solve this problem, you need to find out if the kitten is really marking the territory, and not just emptying the bladder. In the latter case, the animal sits down on the floor. When a kitten marks its territory, it stands up straight, while urine is sprayed in small portions on vertical surfaces.

What to do

Take your kitten to the veterinarian to rule out lower urinary tract disease. This treatable but very serious disease can cause your kitten to urinate all over the house instead of in the litter box, and you may mistakenly think that he is just marking his territory.

Cats also mark their territory when they are stressed. Recall recent events that may have upset your kitten. It could be something big, like the birth of a baby, the arrival of another pet, a move to a new home, or even just rearranging furniture in your kitten’s favorite room.

What can you do to make your kitten feel happy and safe again?

Never punish a kitten for marking its territory. Cats don’t understand punishment, and because they mark the house, they are often in a state of stress, punishment will only exacerbate the problem.

It is necessary to wash the area that your kitten has marked. Any addictive smell will only encourage the kitten to come back and add more!

Many popular household cleaners are not suitable because they contain ammonia and chlorine. Both of these substances are found in cat urine and may encourage your pet to mark territory.

Instead, wash the marked areas with a solution of biological detergent powder. Wash the surface and let it dry. Then check the durability of the paint and spray the surface with rubbing alcohol. Allow the surfaces to dry before releasing the kitten back into the room.

Sterilization

After castration, 80% of cats stop marking their territory, in most cases immediately.

If the problem is not solved

In most cases, dealing with your kitten marking territory is pretty easy. However, if the problem persists, contact your veterinarian who may prescribe medication or refer you for behavioral advice.