Urine Marking, Feline - contd.
Neutering is a recommended preventive measure because intact male cats have the highest incidence of urine marking. Limiting the number of cats in the household also will help limit the social stimuli associated with marking behavior. In multiple cat households, it is helpful to reduce the potential for competition and thus a need to mark territory by providing adequate vertical space, perches, hiding places, and multiple litter boxes and feeding bowls.