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Hi, Rafael,

That is actually more common in male cats than females. First, I would take her to the vet and get her checked out to make sure she doesn't have a urinary tract or [Cats_Illness_Symptoms|kidney infection]. Second, thoroughly clean any area she has sprayed with a good enzymatic cleaner. You will definitely need to shut off the power source before cleaning the electric outlet and do this area very carefully so as not to cause another short circuit. In fact, I would probably try to get that outlet replaced and then clean the surrounding wall thoroughly with the cleaner.

Finally, if the vet rules out any underlying health issues, I would place her in a contained area with her litter box to help her get the idea. You may also want to experiment with different types of litter and different litter boxes. You can find information on how to switch her litter gradually in the article House Cat Behavior Problems.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

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We have a brother an sister they aprox 4 years old, they are both fix, the male cat always perfectly clean, but the female cat has a problem spraying, last night she spray into a electrical oulet causing a short circuit, we have 3 litter boxes in different parts of the house, the female cat does #2 always at the litter box and #1 on and off, What can be do to stop her from spraying all over the house, the smell drive me crazy. Can you help. Thanks,

-- Contributed by: Rafael

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Hi Ruth,

Was your male doing any spraying before the new cats moved in? If not, then yes, you can probably tie the behavior to stress over his new roommates.

There are a couple of things you can try.

• Add extra litter boxes. You need at least three for five cats.
• You might need to confine the new cats to your daughter's room. It's only for one month, and this way your male shouldn't feel like his territory is quite so threatened.

I hope you find these suggestions helpful. Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

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My daughter is living with me for a few weeks and brought her two females (fixed) cats along. I have 2 female (fixed)cats and one male (fixed) cat. The male doesn't like my daughters cats and is spraying sometimes. I know he is upset that these two new cats are in our house, but is there anything I can do to make his life less stressful until she moves into her own place next month?

-- Contributed by: Ruth
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