Connor did it again. He wanted to go outside but the neighbors dogs were out. We live in a row home and the dogs bark and try to get under the fence when they see anyone (another issue to deal with). Connor gave up after 2 hours and went over to a cat bed no one uses and sprayed. Last week he sprayed my pillows and mattress b/c Benson chased him from the living room to the bedrooms.
Connor doesn't fight with any of the cats, he just wishes they weren't here. He has been spraying for about 8 years now since we first introduced other cats to the house. For the longest time we thought it was a sick kitty peeing in the living room. I seem to be sensitive to the smell. Since we moved back in last year I smell it everywhere. I have tried enzymatic cleaners but they just don't work. I know some spots are old and too late to get the smell out.
I have tried putting foil on the walls but he finds his a new spot in that room. We tried Feliway for 3-4 months and the little bugger sprayed next to the diffuser. He is afraid of the spray which leads to more spraying.
If he doesn't get fed when he wants it, he sprays Mom's room which is where he lives 90% of the time. If Benson chased him, he sprays my stuff or my husbands stuff. If he wants outside he sprays in the basement.
I really hate the option of putting him down. I called two vets in the area. One he has seen for years recommends feliway. When I told them we tried that they wished us luck and ask for an update if we find our own solution. I asked for drugs and they said no. I called another vet and they don't have an experience with drugging the cats but they do prescribe calming drugs to dogs.
I emailed Spirit Essense for advice on their products.
http://www.spiritessence.com/instructions I found it under one of the expert columns. The bathroom and the bedrooms are going to be remodeled in the next 6 months which will lead to more anxiety for Connor.
I am losing my mind on this matter. Has anyone had luck with drugs? If so what kinds? How long did it take your vet to recommend them?
Connor doesn't fight with any of the cats, he just wishes they weren't here. He has been spraying for about 8 years now since we first introduced other cats to the house. For the longest time we thought it was a sick kitty peeing in the living room. I seem to be sensitive to the smell. Since we moved back in last year I smell it everywhere. I have tried enzymatic cleaners but they just don't work. I know some spots are old and too late to get the smell out.
I have tried putting foil on the walls but he finds his a new spot in that room. We tried Feliway for 3-4 months and the little bugger sprayed next to the diffuser. He is afraid of the spray which leads to more spraying.
If he doesn't get fed when he wants it, he sprays Mom's room which is where he lives 90% of the time. If Benson chased him, he sprays my stuff or my husbands stuff. If he wants outside he sprays in the basement.
I really hate the option of putting him down. I called two vets in the area. One he has seen for years recommends feliway. When I told them we tried that they wished us luck and ask for an update if we find our own solution. I asked for drugs and they said no. I called another vet and they don't have an experience with drugging the cats but they do prescribe calming drugs to dogs.
I emailed Spirit Essense for advice on their products.
http://www.spiritessence.com/instructions I found it under one of the expert columns. The bathroom and the bedrooms are going to be remodeled in the next 6 months which will lead to more anxiety for Connor.
I am losing my mind on this matter. Has anyone had luck with drugs? If so what kinds? How long did it take your vet to recommend them?