Does anyone have any advice for stopping this behavior? I have scrubbed the furniture and carpet then sprayed with a pheromone spray from the vet, which doesn't seem to help. I have used Rescue Remedy in his food to try to "calm the savage beast" but still the spraying continues. I have had success outside using cayenne pepper sprinkled on the area where I don't want cats or dogs to "go" but I worry that if I use this in the house he will just spray some place else. If anyone has any help it would be greatly appreciated.

Well, it isn't homeopathy, but . . . I've got some experience in working with animals that urinate inappropriately.

A key to solving this problem is identifying what is causing him to spray. If you have cleaned the spots where he has sprayed in the past and used an enzyme cleaner, he shouldn't be responding simply to the scent of a previous 'mark'. But you have some homework to do here. Have you taken him to a vet and gotten a clean bill of health including a urinalysis? Of course, you could use a homeopathic vet and get a good symptom picture, which ought to allow you to cure the inappropriate elimination as well as balance the vital force in any other respect.

Are there any events or changes in the household or his environment (the yard, the neighborhood, etc.) that occurred coincident with his spraying incidents? Some cats are very sensitive to litter changes, for example. Is the cat declawed? Many declawed cats no longer damage furniture by scratching but just redirect the frustrated impulse to scratch toward some other (often undesirable) behavior -- beware, those readers who are considering declawing a cat, and heed!

There are some flower essences which might be more help for you and this cat than RR, although RR is always good in a pinch. Try finding a book on selecting FEs for animals, and find those that match his personality.

In general terms, you could also try "Spraying Cats" from Anaflora Flower Essences, or maybe "Calm Kitty." But these may not address the specific cause of the problem YOUR kitty is experiencing.

Hope this helps.

Excellent advice from lindasaffell. Might add that neutering will sometimes cause cats to spray.........resentment of surgery. I have used Staphisagria a few times with some success.

dont use any detergents with clorine in, it smells like cats urine, a marker to cats, and they will spray, to tell the intruder to go off (PO) their property!

Thanks so much for the reply! Lots of great info here. I do clean the areas with an enzyme cleaner and am now sprinkling with cayenne pepper powder. I also use a blacklight to locate all his messes. My next step is to find a homeopathic vet. My homeopathist has agreed to see him also. I think he sprays for three reasons. At night when he's prowling around(maintenance), when he's mad about something like he doesn't get fed on time or it's the wrong kind of food he'll spray right in front of you(aggressive) and also when I'm gone(lonely, upset or uncomforted). He's not declawed(no way)! Am on the look-out for "Spraying Cats" and "Calm Kitty" until we get to the vet. Again, thanks so much for your reply.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by lindasaffell:
Well, it isn't homeopathy, but . . . I've got some experience in working with animals that urinate inappropriately. )

A key to solving this problem is identifying what is causing him to spray. If you have cleaned the spots where he has sprayed in the past and used an enzyme cleaner, he shouldn't be responding simply to the scent of a previous 'mark'. But you have some homework to do here. Have you taken him to a vet and gotten a clean bill of health including a urinalysis? Of course, you could use a homeopathic vet and get a good symptom picture, which ought to allow you to cure the inappropriate elimination as well as balance the vital force in any other respect.

Are there any events or changes in the household or his environment (the yard, the neighborhood, etc.) that occurred coincident with his spraying incidents? Some cats are very sensitive to litter changes, for example. Is the cat declawed? Many declawed cats no longer damage furniture by scratching but just redirect the frustrated impulse to scratch toward some other (often undesirable) behavior -- beware, those readers who are considering declawing a cat, and heed!

There are some flower essences which might be more help for you and this cat than RR, although RR is always good in a pinch. Try finding a book on selecting FEs for animals, and find those that match his personality.

In general terms, you could also try "Spraying Cats" from Anaflora Flower Essences, or maybe "Calm Kitty." But these may not address the specific cause of the problem YOUR kitty is experiencing.

Hope this helps.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for your reply. I agree, excellent advise from lindasaffell. Bear (the cat in question!) was neutered over three years ago, but Staphisagria could still fit. Nervous affections with marked irritability could describe it well...Thanks again.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by gpm:
Excellent advice from lindasaffell. Might add that neutering will sometimes cause cats to spray.........resentment of surgery. I have used Staphisagria a few times with some success.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for the info. I only use emzyme cleaners and am also sprinkling with cayenne pepper.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GM:
dont use any detergents with clorine in, it smells like cats urine, a marker to cats, and they will spray, to tell the intruder to go off (PO) their property!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

use arnika 200 one dose.
And stop that vet pheromone spray, you only do trigger him.

[This message has been edited by GM (edited 12 September 2000).]

I have arnica but not 200C. Please more info, why arnica? Will read up when I get home. Pheromone spray all gone. Unfortunately, used but did not work. Thanks

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GM:
use arnika 200 one dose.
And stop that vet pheromone spray, you only do trigger him.

[This message has been edited by GM (edited 12 September 2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for the address! Lots more possibilities since the last time I checked.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JVolkman:
To aid you in your quest to locate a veterinary homeopath you can to go www.altvetmed.com/index1.html. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>