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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Spaying Can Stop Inappropriate Urination

    In addition to constantly calling and meowing, unspayed female cats urinate indiscriminately around the house to let males know where they are. Spaying your female cat will not only make her more comfortable, reduce the risk of mammary or uterine cancer and prevent the birth of unwanted kittens, it will end such unwanted behavior as calling and urinating everywhere, according to veterinarian Holly Nash.

    On the Other: A Spayed Cat May Still Urinate Inappropriately

    Even spayed female cats may spray or urinate inappropriately. Overcrowding is the most common cause of spraying. Spayed female cats may urinate outside the litter box if the box is not clean enough, if it's in a location that's not satisfactory to the cat, or if the cat is frightened by other animals or young children.

    Bottom Line

    Spaying your cat should keep her from urinating everywhere in your house. To avoid litter box problems in the future, make sure her box is always clean, accessible and in a location where she can get to it without having to deal with dogs or kids.

    Source:

    Drs. Fosters and Smith: Spaying (Ovariohysterectomy): The Benefits in Cats; Holly Nash, DVM, MS

    More Information:

    ASPCA.org: Why Spay or Neuter?

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