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Spayed female cat sprays
I adopted a feral snowshoe siamese from a rescue about 3 years ago. She
had to be trapped, and was spayed there. It took me 3 months to gain her trust, but she has turned out to be a sweet kitty. =A0=A0This cat sprays--bad. She sprays every bush and weed outside, and the behavior does not stop when she comes in. She sprays the doors, the appliances, the curtains, clothes, towels--you name it. =A0=A0She has been checked by a vet and is perfectly heathy. I do have several other cats--all neutered. She gets along fine with all of them. None spray. =A0=A0=A0=A0Any advice on how to curtail this behavior? Getting rid of her is not an option. TIA. =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A 0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0= =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A 0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0= ~~Donna~~ http://community.webtv.net/Hello25/Hello25 http://community.webtv.net/Hello25/CCsjustforfun |
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Medications such as Buspar (an anti-anxiety) or an anti-depressant
medication tan be used to eliminate spraying. If needed, the cat can remain on these for life. Gail wrote in message ... I adopted a feral snowshoe siamese from a rescue about 3 years ago. She had to be trapped, and was spayed there. It took me 3 months to gain her trust, but she has turned out to be a sweet kitty. This cat sprays--bad. She sprays every bush and weed outside, and the behavior does not stop when she comes in. She sprays the doors, the appliances, the curtains, clothes, towels--you name it. She has been checked by a vet and is perfectly heathy. I do have several other cats--all neutered. She gets along fine with all of them. None spray. Any advice on how to curtail this behavior? Getting rid of her is not an option. TIA. ~~Donna~~ http://community.webtv.net/Hello25/Hello25 http://community.webtv.net/Hello25/CCsjustforfun |
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On 2004-12-31, Gail penned:
Medications such as Buspar (an anti-anxiety) or an anti-depressant medication tan be used to eliminate spraying. If needed, the cat can remain on these for life. Gail A friend of mine's cat pees on her couch every several months. Anti-depressants apparently do help. -- monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* |
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Thanks Gail--I never thought of medicating her, but the anxiety aspect
makes sense. She was very wild and distrustful, and very difficult to gentle. She still will not let anyone near her but me. With her feral nature, I would not be surprised that she still is anxious about life in general. I will talk to my vet--thanks again! ~~Donna~~ http://community.webtv.net/Hello25/Hello25 http://community.webtv.net/Hello25/CCsjustforfun |
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On 2004-12-31, Gail penned: Medications such as Buspar (an anti-anxiety) or an anti-depressant medication tan be used to eliminate spraying. If needed, the cat can remain on these for life. Gail My daughter's cat sprayed all over when they moved, and continued to spray. He started 2.5 mg Buspar daily and the spraying completely stopped. The only other behavioral difference is he is much more lovey-dovey than he used to be, he's turned into more of a lap cat than he was. He does not act drugged at all. I was always totally against drugs for behavioral issues, but in this case, it has worked out well. She is going to wean him off in six months or so, after he is well established in the new house and the trauma of the move is forgotten. Will let you know how it goes. Sherry |
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