Some pet owners are faced with the fact that their pets begin to mark their territory.
Of course, it’s not very pleasant to come into an apartment where such an aroma hits your nose from the very beginning.
Therefore, it is important to understand why this happens.
Why does a cat mark in an apartment?
The first thing to do is to determine why this is happening.
Marking territory is a natural need for a cat, so it should never be punished for it.
Note how the cat marks its territory. The animal marks while standing on its hind legs and empties its bladder when it sits on a horizontal surface.
Therefore, first you need to determine whether the animal is really marking or just urinating outside the litter box. If the latter, then you need to pay attention to whether the pet's toilet is always kept clean.
In addition, if a cat urinates while standing, this may indicate serious kidney problems, in particular, cystitis.
Then you need to understand what exactly is forcing the cat to mark its territory. If it is stressed because of moving, rearranging furniture or having a baby, it will certainly leave scent marks.
Therefore, it is necessary to limit the animal's movements so that it feels safe and no longer wants to mark its territory.
Author: Irina Tint
