When Do Male Cats Start Spraying
At what age do male kittens become sexually active.
When do male cats start spraying. Around 5 of neutered cats still do Spray. Cats do this to mark their territory to attract potential mates and advertise reproductive availability or as a manifestation of stress. Although male and female cats especially those that are still intact will spray urine for mating purposes intact tomcats are more likely to spray.
Cats arent well equipped to handle confrontation. A male cat due to start spraying will often start calling or yowling for a mate. In most cases getting the cat neutered will help with the spraying situation.
But dont be fooled and think that your baby female kitty is too young to have babies before they reach this age. For most cats spraying tends to start when they are 6 to 7 months old although male cats can reach maturity between 4 to 5 months. But neutering your pet is no guarantee that it would not Spray.
When do Male Cats start spraying. Male cats start spraying as early as four or five months old when they start to reach sexual maturity. This is why most people get their cats neutered around that age.
While cats in multiple cat households are often involved in spraying behaviors cats that are housed singly may spray as well. The scent of a male cats urine begins to change and smell more musky once they reach sexual maturity. When it comes to cats spraying male cats are often the culprit.
Nevertheless as youll discover later on there are plenty of other less painful and inexpensive methods to stop your cat from spraying. Male cats that share a home with many other cats or live nearby other cats are more likely to start spraying at a younger age. Most Male cats will start spraying around the age of 6 months with a few starting as late as 4-5 months old.