The cat marks: what should the owner do?
If you think that only you have the problem of endless cleaning after a cat that makes marks in the apartment, then you are mistaken. Most owners are faced with the fact that their pet, obeying the instinct of reproduction, begins to spray the odorous secretion of the house in the most inappropriate places.
Neither persuasion, nor education, nor restriction of movement space helps in the fight against such “sabotage.” The cat marks in the house, not paying attention to anything, although it would seem that the pet is smart and understanding.
Our article was created to help those who are desperate in the fight against cat marks. After reading it, you will learn:
- For what reasons can a cat persistently mark in the wrong places: these could be health problems, the owner’s mistakes in arranging the toilet, or the pet’s sexual desire;
- What are pheromones and how to deal with marks if their cause is your pet’s love passions: we’ll tell you how to wean a cat from marking during heat, using three methods;
- Why is the use of Sex Barrier in solving marking problems in cats better than castration, and how to use the drug correctly so that the cat does not mark.
How to avoid unpleasant odor?
After the cat has been weaned from making marks, you need to remove the unpleasant odor from the places he marked. The urine should be removed very carefully so that the cat does not smell the smell and starts marking again. For cleaning, you can use enzymatic or biologically active detergents that will help remove odors. You should not use products that contain ammonia, as it smells like urine. The washed area can be rubbed with mothballs or lemon slices. You can apply your scent: spray perfume or rub it on clothes that have been worn for several days.
How to stop a cat from marking
People joke that to avoid futile attempts to quit smoking, it is better to simply not start. It's the same story with cats. If the “train” has left, the fight against bad habits consists of three points: patience, identifying and eliminating their causes. If necessary, with the participation of animal psychologists or doctors.
During the correction process, you will find useful life hacks that can discourage your pet from his favorite place for marks:
- Overpowering odor: vinegar, citrus juice and special sprays are strong aromas that cats don’t like;
- Sprinkler: having caught your pet in the “hot”, cool the invader by splashing cool water in his face;
- Loud sounds: shouting, clapping or whistling will let the animal know that its behavior is not approved;
- Diapers: a temporary measure during the “want” period, making it impossible to make “traces”.
Mistress, did you mix something up?
- Show who's boss: remove the mark with cold water and vinegar, then wipe thoroughly with clothes that have your own scent (a T-shirt from the gym will do just fine). This is a funny but effective way
