Reasons for a spayed female cat to urinate randomly

Spayed female cats urinating randomly may be caused by various factors such as hormonal influence, stress response, habit issues, and urinary tract diseases.

Hormonal factors:

If a female cat has just undergone a spaying surgery, her body's sex hormone levels will not drop immediately. Under the influence of residual hormones, the cat may still exhibit random urination. This is a normal physiological phenomenon, and the cat's hormone levels will return to normal over time – it may take around 3-6 months.

Stress response:

Cats are very sensitive to environmental changes. If a female cat has recently experienced a new environment or been frightened, it could trigger a stress response, resulting in random urination, trembling, decreased appetite, and hiding. To alleviate the cat's stress, owners should gently stroke their heads or backs.

Habit issues:

If the female cat had been exhibiting estrus symptoms before the spaying, she may retain some old behavioral habits post-surgery due to incomplete hormone metabolism. Marking behaviors can be addressed by purchasing disinfectants designed to eliminate pet urine odors and spraying them in the areas where the cat urinates. Clean the area thoroughly and make it scent-free to prevent the cat from urinating there again.

Urinary tract diseases:

If a female cat suffers from urinary tract diseases such as urinary tract infections, bladder inflammation, or urethral blockages, inflammation and other factors can cause random urination. The cat may also exhibit signs of lethargy, loss of appetite, frequent urination, and even painful screaming or low whining accompanied by cloudy or bloody urine. If you notice these urination abnormalities, consult a veterinarian immediately to determine the cause and administer appropriate treatment, whether it be medication or other methods.