What To Do About a Cat Who Pees Vertically Behind Himself?

What To Do About a Cat Who Pees Vertically Behind Himself?

April 20, 2026 · 16 min

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The episode discusses solutions for cats that spray urine on vertical surfaces as a territorial behavior.

#300: Stephen Quant of https://catbehaviorhelp.com/ often gets consulted about a cat peeing on vertical surfaces, usually by backing up to the area in question. Often with a high and quivering tail. The cat will then shoot a stream of urine on the vertical surface. Stephen explains that this is not intended as urination, but is actually spraying as a territorial marker, so he explains ways to reduce the cat's need to do that.

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Host: Tracie Hotchner

Guest: Stephen Quant

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