Urine marking

Cat Urine Marking
Cat Urine Marking Guide: Here you'll find in-depth information on how to manage your cat's urine marking.
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Canine urine marking is a natural, instinctive behavior in dogs, but it is not appropriate inside the house.

Urine marking is a communication system for cats. Cat urine contains pheromones which are chemical substances that tell other cats certain messages.

When cats smell urine marking they use the Flehmen response (mouth slightly open to use a gland on the roof of their mouth - see cats nose - the sniff). Cats do not over-mark with their own urine but simply smell and receive the message.

In cats, a compound is available for the treatment of unwanted urine marking behavior. This substance, found in the commercial product 'Feliway,' is a synthetic analogue of a pheromone secreted by the facial glands of cats.

Cat Spraying
Spraying (urine marking) is the most usual way in which cats mark their territory. But your cat spraying inside your home is something you don't want. Find out how to deal with it.

Early neutering also improves behavior by reducing roaming, urine marking, and aggression between male animals.

Your cat will deposit its own odor by urine marking and deposition of skin secretions to mark its territory and important objects in its environments.

See also: Behavior, Veterinarian, Neuter, Feral cat, Cystitis