What is Cat Spraying?
Cat spraying, also known as urine spraying, is when a cat urinates on vertical surfaces instead of in their litter box.
A cat will usually back up to something such as a wall, door, or sofa with an erect tail. They will then spray their urine over the surface, hence the term "cat spraying".
Unlike normal urination where cats will squat before peeing, cats will stand up while spraying and release a lot less urine. If you've seen your cat doing this around your house, then they're not doing it on purpose. There are many reasons why they might be doing it, but most importantly it's not their fault!
Another way to tell the difference between urinating and spraying is that a cat will often shake their tail when spraying as they release urine. If you've ever seen your cat use their litter box, then you'll know they definitely don't do that while peeing.
READ MORE: Cat Spraying vs Peeing