My male kitten just got fixed about a week ago. We did this because he kept peeing in the house a lot for a few months. Even though he is fixed, he is still peeing!!! It feels like a constant battle. The litter boxes are cleaned every other day. And he has not health problems. I’m confused. It’s to the point ywhere my boyfriend wants to get ride of him and I don’t know what to do. We have a female cat that is also under a year like him. But she’s about to be fixed as well. Please help us.

Updated On March 13th, 2021

Pet's info: Cat | Munchkin | Male | neutered | 11 months and 4 days old | 8 lbs

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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This is a frustrating issue and the number one cause for pets being rehomed. Neutering will help, but it likely will not be a cure all for this issue. First, have the little guy seen by your veterinarian to rule out urinary tract infection, inflammation or other medical issues that could be causing his frequent urinating or marking. Next, clean the boxes daily and try different types, amounts and brands of litter. He may have a substrate preference. Restrict or prevent access to areas where he is urinating. Use an enzymatic cleaner, such as Nature's Miracle ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/natures-miracle-new-formula-just-for-cats-urine-destroyer-stain-and-residue-eliminator ), to thoroughly clean soiled areas. Provide additional litterboxes if necessary. The rule of thumb is one box per cat plus an additional box in a "neutral" area. Try both covered and uncovered boxes. Lastly, consider a pheromone product, such as Feliway spray of diffusers ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/feliway-classic-30-day-starter-kit-plug-in-diffuser-and-refill-for-cat ), to decrease any stress or anxiety in the home. Be sure to have enough to cover your entire house. https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/inappropriate-urination/

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