Still Spraying...Need more options

Quick background.
Connor is 10 years old & neutered. I moved in with my mother with 3 other cats & she has 4. It's unknown if he was spraying before we moved back in. I did see him spray 6 years ago before I moved out. We ran feliway for 2 months with no changes. He hides in my mother's room and doesn't come out when I or my husband are around. He is spraying in front of my mother.

Connor is still spraying EVERYWHERE.
He went to the vet last week and the blood/urine samples are clean.
We bought another litter pan & it is unfortunately in our bedroom. We switched to clumping litter too.

I tried putting food/toys/beds near the spray areas but he just finds another spot.


Other than seeking out a behaviorist what do you suggest?

That isn't good that Conner is spraying everywhere, we can try to help...

Here are websites that may or may not help:
http://www.cozycatfurniture.com/cat_...wsletter8.html

In multiple cat households, urine spraying becomes extremely difficult to resolve because of the natural competitiveness between the various cats. If the cause for urine spraying cannot be determined or removed, a reconditioning program or treatment with drugs, or both, may be necessary

http://www.perfectpaws.com/spray.html

Your cat may still be territorial scent marking or he may simply need a refresher course in litterbox training. It is not uncommon for a neutered male cat to spray. The primary cause of the spraying is insecurity in his territory. Moving into a new home or changes in the environment can cause a cat to spray.

Luckily we haven't had this problem - and we have 6 cats & 2 kittens. Hopefully someone can help you with this problem...

One of the big problems with the urine, is, well, duh, the smell. Sorry to state something that obvious.

When you clean up, are you using something that eliminates the odor? I find Febreze is fantastic for eliminating (not masking) the smell.

Also, you may have to try to catch the cat in the act and, well, scare the heck out of him. Although that might simply make him more, um, determined than ever.

Originally Posted by adering

One of the big problems with the urine, is, well, duh, the smell. Sorry to state something that obvious.

When you clean up, are you using something that eliminates the odor? I find Febreze is fantastic for eliminating (not masking) the smell.

Also, you may have to try to catch the cat in the act and, well, scare the heck out of him. Although that might simply make him more, um, determined than ever.

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Thanks but scaring the cat WILL NOT help the issue.
I use an enzymatic cleaner. Anything else just masks the smell to humans but not cats.

Just some thoughts... it sounds like he is upset with your mother for adding more cats to the household. He's originally your mother's cat, right? Do you think it would help to keep him confined to one or two rooms for a while (not letting the other kitties in there), so he can feel safe, like those are his territory? If he felt that way, perhaps he wouldn't have to mark it as such. I would also suggest that your mother lavish him with attention every chance she gets.

Sorry I can't be a bigger help. I hope it works out and keep us posted.

Originally Posted by SwampWitch

Just some thoughts... it sounds like he is upset with your mother for adding more cats to the household. He's originally your mother's cat, right? Do you think it would help to keep him confined to one or two rooms for a while (not letting the other kitties in there), so he can feel safe, like those are his territory? If he felt that way, perhaps he wouldn't have to mark it as such. I would also suggest that your mother lavish him with attention every chance she gets.

Sorry I can't be a bigger help. I hope it works out and keep us posted.

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TY. Our vet said the samething. We would if the other cats didn't claw at closed doors.(especially new doors) We do close the doors to feed him and his sister. Oh I caught him coming down tonight. I immediately went upstairs and rewarded him with treats