How can I stop a cat from spraying my porch?
Camoss3 asked:
There is a cat in our neighborhood who is constantly spraying our porch. We have tried some cleaning spray from the pet store that simulates the pheromones so theoretically the cat will think it has already sprayed and will leave it alone, but it has not worked. Our next step is to buy a cat trap and take the cat to the animal shelter once we catch it, but I would like to avoid that.
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There is a cat in our neighborhood who is constantly spraying our porch. We have tried some cleaning spray from the pet store that simulates the pheromones so theoretically the cat will think it has already sprayed and will leave it alone, but it has not worked. Our next step is to buy a cat trap and take the cat to the animal shelter once we catch it, but I would like to avoid that.
January 14th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Actually, taking it to the animal shelter is the best way, but you can also try getting some of that keep away stuff that burns their feet, and sprinkling it around the area.
January 15th, 2009 at 4:05 am
That cat is obviously an unneutered male. Unless you can catch him and get him neutered, he will continue to spray. Try leaving moth balls around by your porch and house. He won’t like the smell and probably move on to spray someone else’s porch.
January 17th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Trap it and get rid of it. Once they start to spray it is hard to get them to stop.
January 20th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Hello, you can’t stop them, especially if this is a wild cat, which I hope it is if you’re even thinking about trapping it … which is only LEGAL if the trap is on your property, but if your neighbors see it, you will be hated as the trap can & will catch anything drawn to it, if their pets disappear, they will blame you if they know you had a trap out … we just clean things with Simple Green now & again, seems to sure help with the smell too …Take Care
January 21st, 2009 at 3:43 am
yes try to avoid the animal shelter; you could sprinkle the area with pepper and paprika, i know that they hate that, it’s worked with me, i hope it helps!
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:19 am
shock collar
January 26th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Shoot it with a low powered air rifle or pistol. I say low powered because you don’t want to wound it. you just want to stun it.
January 29th, 2009 at 6:56 am
You can try spraying citrus juice around the area and leaving peels where the cat can smell them but if he’s intent on spraying in that spot they will likely not work. Trap him and bring him into the shelter.
January 29th, 2009 at 10:01 am
If you have other cats in your house, it won’t be easy. It’s that time of year when cats are on the prowl for mating. And obviously, he’s not neutered. If you’ve seen him and he is an obvious stray, it would be best if you could trap him and take him to a shelter. He will not live long in the wild.
If he’s somebody’s lost kitty or one that is roaming free, he may have a chip implanted and an be re-united with his owner. If you know his owners, talk to them about getting him neutered or keeping him inside. Sadly, so many people think cats can fend for themselves and often move and leave them behind. So if you can make friends with him and get him to a shelter, it’s probably the best solution.
I’ve found that “antispray” tactics don’t work - they just spray on top of it to mark their spot. You may have some success with the mothballs.
January 30th, 2009 at 8:29 am
I have heard about something called critter repellant. it is made from the urine of coyotes or foxes and supposedly drives them away. critterrepellant.com I think it is
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Most cats detest the smell of eucalyptus oil. Try getting some and sprinkling it (liberally) around the area you want it to avoid.
February 4th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
hi i had a male cat that did it everyday try putting Clorox all around the sides of the porch and red pepper flakes.
that will stop him from spraying your porch and staying away also try lime that works better. one smell of that and he will not visit your porch again.