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Surgery. None.

This is a question of trying to modify behavior.

I am going to provide all my typical info about inappropriate urination in cats. Spraying is a bit different, however, there are several recommendations you may find useful:

Options for treating inappropriate urination, assuming not due to systemic (internal) problems including infection:

- All areas where your pet is urinating must be cleaned with an enzymatic cleaner.

Examples include:

Nature’s Miracle

-You can apply double-sided tape to reduce your cat’s wanting to urinate in the area or place furniture in the way.

Mistermax

Urineoff

-You can try to attract your cat more to the litter box by spraying feline pheromone in the litter box:

Feliway Spray

Frequently Asked Questions about Feliway

or

Pheromone Collar NurtureCalm

-Sometimes, using a different type of litter can help. (Scented vs. unscented) (Clumping vs. non-clumping)

-Always make sure there are more litter boxes. For one cat, there should be at least 2 litter boxes. If multiple cats, they each should have a litter box plus one extra.

-Older cats can have a harder time with litter boxes that have a top on them or high sides. That is important to also keep in mind.

-Other deterrents can include placing aluminum foil in the area of inappropriate urination.

Inappropriate Urination in Cats

-Lastly, work with your veterinarian. There are medications that can also be of benefit:

Buspirone (Buspar)

Fluoxetine (Reconcile / Prozac)

Inappropriate Urination or Defecation

Pay close attention to the two medications mentioned above. These are possible alternatives to discuss a trial with your vet that can help.

Good Luck

Dr. Andy

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Well, possibly a PU:

http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/urethrostomy.htm

Although, I have a hard time believing a surgery like that would be done for just spraying before trying medication.

It is essentially redirected urine by creating a new hole within the urethra.

It is a bit invasive, but its the only surgery I could think of to try and curb spraying.

I personally don't know any vet that would do surgery for a spraying cat before trying behavior modification or medical management with drugs first.

As a personal opinion.

To add:

I thought you might enjoy this article:

http://www.manhattancats.com/Articles/urine_spraying.html

I really think surgery is a bad idea.

You will see references to some of the products and medications I have recommended towards the end.

About the best answer I can give.

you bet. Good Luck. It will take some time, but with some adjustments and maybe medication, that should help.

Dr. Andy

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