Male spraying

[kayywhitt]

Now i have 2 three month old male kittens that ive fostered since they were 3 weeks and ive never had a male cat before so im not sure about spraying.

I was just wondering if someone could fill me in on spraying? I was wondering if its something they just do for territory? If maybe they wont know how to because theyve never been around another cat besides females? Or what i can do to prevent it?

Thank you all for your time and ideas!

 

[nansiludie]

Are you sure they are three months old? Usually spraying is marking their territory or something is causing stress. I've seen it in older kittens but not none under 6 months. Do they do it when they use the litter pan?

 

[kayywhitt]

Im sorry, I havent experienced any spraying right now, but my mom has told me its awful and I wanted to make sure i prepare myself for it when it does happens and if i can possibly keep it from happening?

 

[nansiludie]

Oh,okay. The best way to prevent it from ever happening is to have them neutered when they are about 4 to 5 months old. The spraying comes with a very mature adult kitty, marking his own territory, it'll also keep them from fighting and wanting to find a mate.

 

[kayywhitt]

Okay so i shouldnt experience any sprayin? I got them nuetered at 2 months

 

[MoochNNoodles]

it's much less common with cats that are neutered young.  it also smells different when it comes from an in-tact adult.  

Since your kittens are already neutered; i wouldn't worry over it.  I do keep a bottle of Enzyme cleaner on hand for urine accidents; but there is a difference between spraying and accidents or behavioral inappropriate elimination.  

 

[kayywhitt]

Okay awesome! Thank you so much!

 

[nansiludie]

Oh, they're already neutered. You should be alright then, you shouldn't have any issues.