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Would this kids N pets cleaner be a cheaper option for the time being, I'll definitely look into that in the future https://www.walmart.com/ip/323006368?sid=c1017b6c-12b5-44d0-ada1-97afcafd38b8
Yes that does sound like it's it. I think it's insecurity more than vindictiveness. My cat has sprayed exactly where the other dominant cat scratches the door frame and on my boyfriend's side of the bed. This habit formed because he didn't have enough space at first (350 sq ft to start) while we were transitioning him into a multi-cat home, as he is FIV+ and needs supervision. We've gotten things for him to be downstairs now while supervised, and wander around upstairs without supervision, but occasionally he still sprays downstairs if we're not using the harness, tent, supervising, etc. Usually he's fine without anything now and I don't catch him spraying often. So, yes, there was another issue causing the spraying besides just their presence, but the fact that he still does it suggests their presence inspires him to spray. Your cat has a huge personality, like mine, and thinks he owns the place. It's his safe little world and the other cat disrupts that peace. He seems sensitive to being picked on, so I'd defend him vehemently. Slam a book, shake a jar of dry beans ("Don't make me get the beans!!"), or make a similar loud noise to distract them during an altercation. Does he only spray when the other cat is not there? Consider some really good window perches or elevated beds so that maybe the other cat sleeps there more. You could also try to remove the smell of the other cat by wiping the whole sofa and washing blankets and pillows. Make sure he gets to sleep on the couch sometimes too! ^_^ This is the enzyme spray I recommend: Kids ‘N’ Pets All-Purpose Stain & Odor Remover Spray 27oz and then refill with 128oz.