LOS ANGELES — Cats that spray are most likely communicating distress rather than misbehaving, so piling on more anxiety through punishment is counterproductive, veterinarians said. “It’s like graffiti ...

Cats are some of the most popular pets in the U.S. However, there is a common cat behavior that owners usually find challenging. This behavior is spraying. Spraying refers to the practice of a cat ...

Urine sprayed by cats has always had a much stronger odor than normal urine, and now researchers know why. Cats communicate with others by producing various scents. Spraying is one such behavior. They ...

LOS ANGELES - Cats that spray are most likely communicating distress rather than misbehaving, so piling on more anxiety through punishment is counterproductive, veterinarians said. "It's like graffiti ...

Q: Why does my cat spray? I thought females didn't do that! A: Surprise, surprise! Spraying is a normal feline behavior, for females as well as males. Spraying is all about marking territory. It's the ...

Q:My 10-year-old cat, Tony, a neutered male, has a habit of spraying whenever he urinates in his litter box, rather than squatting like a normal cat. He has done this ever since he was a kitten. Is ...

Cats that spray are most likely communicating distress rather than misbehaving, so piling on more anxiety through punishment is counterproductive, veterinarians said. "It's like graffiti, scented ...