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ShazzieB

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9. I agree that neutering may not solve the problem completely, but I believe it's a necessary step.

Wed Jan 29, 2025, 09:52 PM

19 hrs ago

It's those male hormones that give him the urge to mark his territory. Neutering him will get rid of them and lessen the urge. It might or might not automatically eliminate it completely, but as long as he's not neutered, there's no way he'll lose the urge to mark.

Also, I'm not sure how old he is now, but I know that the longer this goes on, the more entrenched the habit tends to become. My advice is to get that boy to the vet and get him fixed as soon as you possibly can. Once you see what effect that has, you'll know whether additional steps are needed, but neutering is an absolute must!

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Just "throwing my hands in the air" over my little buddy [View all] ScratchCat Yesterday OP

I think if you get him neutered it will help. spooky3 Yesterday #1

Get him neutered. Then write or call Best Friends and ask them for advice on breaking his urination habits. sinkingfeeling Yesterday #2

You might also try "odor therapy" to keep the cat away from certain areas. TexasTowelie Yesterday #3

We live with a similar problem. iscooterliberally Yesterday #4

We have a problem cat, too. BobTheSubgenius Yesterday #5

Thanks everyone ScratchCat Yesterday #6

No solution but I promise you JustAnotherGen Yesterday #7

Neutering him may not solve the entire problem radical noodle 23 hrs ago #8

I agree that neutering may not solve the problem completely, but I believe it's a necessary step. ShazzieB 19 hrs ago #9

I agree 100% radical noodle 19 hrs ago #10

Thanks again ScratchCat 6 hrs ago #11