Male Cats Want You To Know They're Boss And they do it by peeing all over the place. If this is your problem, you need to take Tom to the vet, either for some expert advice about housetraining, or-however much you may be against it-for the big snip. The best way to prevent a male cat over the age of six months from spraying is to have him neutered. This also cuts down on the population of unwanted kittens, which is rising every year. Most unwanted pets wind up in shelters, and many are put down.

For Cats, Food and Toilets Don't Mix One way to prevent your cat from making a repeat visit to your couch, carpet, or just-finished hardwood floor is to place a small bowl of food-not its regular food, but a treat-on the spot (after you've treated the stain, of course) and encourage the cat to eat it. Once he or she has done this for a few days, you can remove the bowl. Since healthy cats won't defecate and eat in the same place, it's unlikely he'll return to the spot.

Repeat Offender? Find Out What's Bothering Your Cat For some cats, urinating outside the litter box is a sign of unhappiness. In some cases, this is simply because the litter box hasn't been changed in a while. Cats like a clean place to do their business as much as any human, so make sure you are regularly scooping the box of solid wastes. On a weekly basis, the pan should be emptied, washed with hot water and a disinfectant, and filled with clean litter.

Other cats will have a medical reason for their accidents. If there are other signs of your cat being unwell-change in eating and drinking, or changes in behavior, for example-take your feline friend to the vet for a checkup. There could be a urinary tract infection or kidney problem causing your cat's accidents.

Finally, it could be a psychological thing. Their brains may only be the size of a walnut, but when something in your house changes, cats can get upset. Maybe you've recently moved, or your toddler has suddenly become fascinated with hugging and patting kitty. Or possibly you've brought another pet into the household. Your vet can give you advice about how to help your cat adjust to a new situation, and how to help your pet keep the dirty business in the box-not on your sofas and carpets.

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