10 methods to discourage cats from marking the door

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People living in private houses often notice streaks of urine under the door and an unpleasant odor at the entrance. This picture is a consequence of the fact that the neighbor’s cat has marked his territory or the cat living here is now in heat and wants to get to her. Sometimes you can see the markings even if you live in an apartment in a multi-story building.

In this case, either the neighbors let the pet go for a walk, or it ran into the entrance while the door was closing. To correct the situation, you need to understand how to discourage cats from marking the door. If nothing is done, they will continue to commit crimes and continue to interfere with the life of the owner of the property.

Alpha male or terrible revenge?

Many people, out of ignorance, are sure that their neighbors, and sometimes their own four-legged tailed animals, show their indomitable character in a similar way.
Or they take revenge for punishment in the form of slippers, brooms, a bucket of cold water, etc. Everything is much more complicated and depends on the nature of the furry creatures. People know about the high olfactory abilities of dogs, while underestimating cats. And their world in the same way mainly consists of smells, which play the role of media, alarm signals and messengers.

Cat marks are concentrated portions of urine with pheromones, and not only males, but also females can delimit territory. By marking a place, the animal thereby sets up a kind of barrier for other animals and a reminder for itself that increased care should be taken here. There may be several reasons for this.

The alpha male marks the territory, wanting to show others who is boss in the pack. No matter how cute and domestic these animals may seem, the ancient instincts inherent in Mother Nature will always be stronger.
This is a manifestation of the cat's sexual activity. If your cat is in heat, potential suitors will not fail to notify you of their existence.
Cats also experience stress. This may be due to renovations, the appearance of a new pet in the house or in the neighborhood.
Another factor of anxiety is the arrival of a baby in the family.
Disease.

Experts believe that either one factor or a combination of them can cause an unpleasant phenomenon. In some cases, an animal begins to mark for a specific reason, and the owners, without understanding, constantly punish him for this. As a result, the intensity of the marks only intensifies as the cat becomes very nervous.

What to do in such cases? The most important thing is not to punish when it comes to a pet. He will not understand the reason and will continue his work. Let's look at several possible ways to solve the odor problem.

Vinegar

Vinegar is good to use when toilet training cats. It not only scares pets away from the “wrong” place, but also removes the smell of urine. This is a very strong irritant for the cat's nose, so it is unlikely that the animal will come close to its favorite place again.

To treat the surface, it is better to dilute vinegar with water, then spray or wipe the required area with a rag. It is also used to scare cats away from plants. To do this, sprinkle a little vinegar on the ground around the flowers in a pot or area.

Interpretation by color

When deciphering folk signs, we must not forget about the peculiarities of the color of the animal.

A black cat showed up at your doorstep? You need reliable protection from invisible evil. This could be human envy or intentional witchcraft programs. Perhaps an otherworldly entity has invaded or is trying to invade your reality.
If a black cat wearing white socks comes to the door, then success in business, growth in service and profit are coming.
A cat of any color promises lonely people a successful personal life.
The white cat at the door is a famous healer. Perhaps someone will soon get sick (or have already gotten sick), but will be successfully cured of the illness. Ideally, you should keep the guest for yourself, unless, of course, it is a neighbor's cat.
A gray cat at the door promises harmony and tranquility in the family. The best thing is when a gray cat comes to the doorstep of a pregnant woman. Even a temporary stay of this guest in the house will clear the atmosphere of negativity and improve relations between household members.
A tricolor or tortoiseshell cat is a symbol of triple happiness. A popular sign advises: expect the most rosy changes and events.

Alpha male or terrible revenge?

Everything is much more complicated and depends on the nature of the furry creatures. People know about the high olfactory abilities of dogs, while underestimating cats. And their world in the same way mainly consists of smells, which play the role of media, alarm signals and messengers.

The alpha male marks the territory, wanting to show others who is boss in the pack. No matter how cute and domestic these animals may seem, the ancient instincts inherent in Mother Nature will always be stronger.
This is a manifestation of the cat's sexual activity. If your cat is in heat, potential suitors will not fail to notify you of their existence.
Cats also experience stress. This may be due to renovations, the appearance of a new pet in the house or in the neighborhood.
Another factor of anxiety is the arrival of a baby in the family.
Disease.

The best brands

Some drugs are complex, that is, they are designed to repel dogs and other animals. Each manufacturer uses different ingredients. Most often these are essential oils and plant products, such as hot pepper. More expensive brands contain predator urine pheromones. Instincts tell cats that it is best to leave the area where a stronger animal lives. Popular and reliable brands include Shake-Away, Critter Ridder and Keep Off. When choosing a product from one of these manufacturers, you can be sure that the result will definitely be good.

Harm from stray cats

Despite the above arguments, there will definitely be ardent defenders among the neighbors who will fight for the rights of the “poor animals” and continue to feed them.

And yet, loving and humanely treating cats is one thing, but endangering the health of others is quite another.

Let's look at the dangerous diseases they carry.

Rabies is rare, but that doesn’t make it any less dangerous. A bite from an infected animal can be fatal to a person if first aid is not provided in time.
Ringworm is a very unpleasant fungal disease that requires long and expensive treatment. The drugs currently known against it have a detrimental effect on health and have many side effects.
Toxoplasmosis - if pregnant women live in the building, it is simply necessary to get rid of cats, because the life and health of the unborn baby depends on it. The infection is transmitted to cats from mice (known carriers of various infections), and for humans to become infected, skin contact with animal feces is sufficient. An unsuspecting tenant can carry them on his shoes into his apartment, get sick himself, and also transmit the infection to his pets.
Chlamydia - cases of transmission of the disease from cats to humans are quite rare, but such a danger still exists.
Salmonellosis is an intestinal infection that is often observed in sick animals living in damp conditions and poor nutrition.
Worms - stray animals are almost 100% carriers of parasites and can transmit them to people.
Fleas choose to live on the fur of cats and do not live on the human body, but they can easily infect you with dangerous infections.

In addition to health problems, animals can cause other harm.

A terrifying smell - cats, by their nature, are designed in such a way that they constantly need to fight for their territory. And so that the opponent can understand that he has crossed the forbidden line, the animals mark everything they come across with pungent and odorous urine. It has a very strong unpleasant odor and does not evaporate well; it is very difficult to get rid of it. If several cats live in the entrance, the “aroma” will be so strong that it will permeate not only the entire staircase, but also the residents’ apartments.
Noise - competition between cats results not only in a depressing smell, but also in terrible screams under the windows and in the entrance. The strongest opponent is considered to be the one with the loudest and nastiest voice. Cats usually start their “showdowns” at night, when normal people are sleeping. In the spring, in addition to the usual fights, love cries are added, which only the most patient residents can endure.
Stealing – cats are very smart, especially when it comes to getting food. It costs them nothing to sneak through an open window on the ground floor, grab a delicious piece of meat or fish that the hostess has left defrosting on the table, and jump back out unnoticed. The bars will not become an obstacle to cunning people.

These arguments should persuade even the most stubborn residents of your home to get rid of cats. When the neighbors are convinced, you can begin to take action.

Savvy

In spring, cats begin to go crazy and mark everything that gets in their way. Our cat, without even waiting for spring, took up such robbery and we had a chance to find out experimentally how to quickly and without a trace get rid of not only the marks, but also the smell.

What we need to fight:

Bucket.
Water.
Pemolux.
Sponge.
Paper towels.
Oil.

Both Pemolux powder and Cif creamy cleaner work equally well. Take what you have at hand.

So, if you see a little scoundrel marking another door frame, don’t forget to scold him. Don't hit or spank him. The most adequate method to explain to a cat that you shouldn’t do this would be to imitate a cat fight or hiss. If everything is clear with hissing: you simply bring the cat to the mark and hiss at him, making it clear that he did something bad, then simulating a fight is a little more complicated. You need to try to “punch the cat in the cheeks” with the back of your hand. If you have seen how the seals themselves do this, then you should understand what we are talking about. Cats usually scream at each other for a long time and then try to bite or grab their opponent by the neck. Hold the cat in front of you by the scruff of the neck, growling lightly at it and, using the back of your hand, touch the cat first on one cheek, then on the other with a slightly sweeping motion. Your cat will probably be embarrassed or at least express surprise.

When we are done with raising a cat from a human, we will start cleaning. Take a sponge, moisten it with water and wipe the mark with it several times. After this, it is better to change the water.

Then put some Pemolux or Cif on a sponge and rub the area affected by the cat well. Rinse with water. This step sometimes has to be repeated several times. It is also better to change the water after this, as it will become soapy. After applying the product, wipe the area with a wet sponge, then wipe dry with a paper towel. Now the oil comes into play.

The oil appears to dampen the odor and prevent it from spreading. That is, after you treat the surface with oil, the smell disappears completely. And, of course, after you ventilate the room.

We use coconut oil imported from India (this can be found in small shops with Indian goods). But any oil should do. It is better to use cosmetic oil purchased at the pharmacy (it has no smell). It could be almond oil, grape seed oil. But you can also try sunflower, although we will not answer for its effect with our heads.

Take a paper towel, roll it up and apply some oil on it. Rub well over the surface to be treated. If necessary, add more oil. By the way, it polishes wooden surfaces perfectly. This completes all cleaning operations.

It should be noted that this method allows us to remove the waste of a cat’s libido not only from door frames, doors or floors, but also from carpets and wallpaper (the wallpaper, however, is vinyl and can be washed).

That's all. Love cats.

DIY repellent

Homemade repellents are sometimes no worse than industrial ones. You will need products that can be found in any kitchen.

Lemon juice repellent

Strain the juice of one lemon to remove seeds or remaining fruit. Mix with a glass of water and pour into a spray bottle. Shake the bottle and treat the damaged surface (furniture, floor, flower pots). Repeat the procedure until the effect appears.

Coffee grounds repellent

Sprinkle the coffee grounds with the juice of one lemon. Add a couple of drops of any essential oil (citrus, lavender, tea tree). Mix the resulting slurry thoroughly, form into balls and place in places undesirable for your pet.

Any cat knows how to approach its owner. And the owner must reciprocate his pet’s feelings. In this he will be helped by means that allow him to correct the non-ideal behavior of a small predator. They will make a person and a mustachioed pet friends.

Behavior problems

Most often, problems with puddles and piles left in the wrong places are associated with improper behavior not only of the cats themselves, but also of their owners. You can train not only a small kitten to use a litter box (although this is much easier), but also an adult animal (which is much more difficult, but possible). If the owner uses punishment instead of training, expect trouble.

Cats are vindictive and even vindictive creatures. You should not punish your pet if you didn’t catch it “in the act.” He simply lacks long-term memory and cause-and-effect relationships, so the animal does not understand why he is being punished. Having decided that the owner is his enemy, the cat will take revenge in the way available to him - leaving urine and feces in different places - on the floor, on the carpet, on the sofa, and even in the owner’s favorite slippers.

Another reason may be improper installation of the cat litter box. The tray may be too small or large, deep or shallow, standing on an uneven surface and wobbly, located in an inconvenient place for the cat. Oddly enough, cats are shy and do not like to “do their business” in front of people. It is better to put the tray in an inconspicuous corner or place it in the bathroom. This will make cleaning more convenient, and the animal will get used to it faster. But you will have to keep the door open or install a special cat door for easy access.

The next reason why a cat does not want to go to the litter box is poor hygiene. The presence of a litter or screen does not mean that feces and urine do not need to be cleaned up regularly. The tray with grid must be thoroughly washed and disinfected, and also changed more often. Cat urine is concentrated; crystals will certainly settle at the bottom of the product, which cannot be removed by anything. In addition to being unsightly and unpleasantly smelling, a stale litter box will repel the animal - cats are very clean and squeamish.

Sometimes the reason for refusing to go to the toilet is the wrong litter. It is enough to change it to another brand and everything will be fine. Why this happens is still unknown, because all types of fillers are tested and specially adapted for cat needs.

When an owner tries to teach a kitten to be clean by forcibly holding it in a tray, the animal most often perceives such actions as a manifestation of violence, or at least displeasure on the part of the owner. As a result, the association “tray = punishment, pain” is fixed in his brain, so he tries in every possible way to get around the dangerous object. The result is that instead of teaching hygiene, you get something completely opposite. It will be very difficult to dissuade a kitten from the idea that it is necessary to go in the litter box and not on the floor.

Felines are carnivores, so they have an instinct to bury feces and secretions, so in the early stages, the kitten should be sure to put any litter in the litter box that he can dig into. It could even be torn toilet paper or napkins.

To attract the animal to the tray, you need to put a piece of feces or a napkin soaked in the pet's urine into it. Cats have an excellent sense of smell, so he will immediately find his toilet and understand what it is for. To reinforce the skill, after the animal visits the tray, it is worth praising it, petting it, and giving it some kind of treat. Soon he will be able to go to the toilet on his own without any problems.

Perfume

Cats cannot tolerate the smell of alcohol, but it quickly dissipates. Perfume can also sometimes be unpleasant for a cat. Of course, you don’t need to buy them specially. But you can experiment with the smells of perfumes that the owners have, scaring the animal away, for example, from furniture.

If the cat doesn’t like the housewife’s toilet water, this would be an ideal repellent option - a pleasant aroma for people, and a repulsive one for the pet. By the way, perfumes with the smell of lavender are obviously unpleasant for cats, as is the plant itself.

How to repel cats: 5 popular store-bought products

There are many ways to help protect your home.

Store-bought drugs are aimed at:

protection of furniture, equipment, shoes, walls from the presence of a pet;
daring the animal away from the territory where it previously relieved itself.

They are often made in the form of sprays, which is convenient for use. Many products simultaneously repel and destroy stench.

Popular among owners are:

JFC Pet Block Cat Repellent Spray by Nature's Miracle. The drug contains natural substances that do not cause an allergic reaction. Thanks to this, furniture and other areas of the house will be safe. The price for one bottle is approximately 450 rubles.
Stop It Cat by Beafar The composition contains methyl nonyl ketone, present in small quantities in fragrant rue. Rue is specific, somewhat reminiscent of acetone, which repels pets. To increase efficiency, the apartment should be treated once every 24 hours. The product costs about 550 rubles.
Repeller spray “True Friend” from Vergas Soft. The spray has a 4 in 1 effect: it stops shitting, scratching furniture, leaving marks and neutralizes unpleasant odors. The asking price is about 130 rubles.
Spray "Stop-Problem" from "Ekoprom". The name speaks for itself. Will wean any cat from the habit of relieving itself in the wrong place. The plus is that it can also be suitable for dogs. Cost – approximately 150 rubles.
Spray “Repeal? Yes!" from BioVax. The product contains enzymes that repel cats and have a pungent odor. The product may cause allergies in humans. Helps mainly in weaning kittens, less effective for adults. Price – about 150 rubles.

Spices

The repellent method using pepper and other spices should be used with caution. In general, it is advisable to use them only as a last resort. Spices can cause allergic reactions, tearfulness and runny nose in cats. If you nevertheless decide on this method, the following options will be the safest:

Sprinkle a little ground black pepper on one surface of the double-sided tape. Glue the other side to the desired surface.
Dilute 2 teaspoons of pepper in 1 glass of hot boiled water. Mix the solution well so that there are no lumps. Spray the resulting product using a spray bottle.

It is not recommended to use pepper in its pure form; it irritates not only the nose, but also the eyes of cats and humans.

Important Do not use too aggressive spices to repel - chili pepper or cayenne pepper can damage the mucous membranes of the animal’s eyes and nose if accidentally ingested.

How to stop street cats from marking my front door?

To prevent someone else's cat from leaving marks in front of the door, cat repellers from among folk and professional means are used.

Folk remedies

Of the substances that repel cats, you should use those that do not damage furniture, are effective and inexpensive. The most convenient remedy is table vinegar.

The pungent odor quickly dissipates, converting the fetid amines of cat urine into odorless compounds. The animal will feel that someone stronger has marked the territory and will retreat.

Be sure to read: How to wean a cat off dry food: 4 working steps, transferring the cat to homemade food In addition to vinegar, you can use the following products:

hydrogen peroxide;
weak aqueous solution of iodine;
vodka;
lemon or other citrus juice;
red pepper.

Cat owners report that household bleach and soda discourage marking. But after using the same products, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the treated surface.

Special means

Traditional methods can cause dissatisfaction on the part of neighbors in the entrance.

Therefore, it is wise to use the following professional tools:

Antigadin;
Zoosan;
DezoSan;
Zooklin;
Antitag;
Bio-G.

The drugs are produced in aerosol cans, which are sprayed from a distance of 20-30 cm. The male may ignore the first application of the repeller, but after the second or third application he leaves.

How to stop a cat from pointing at the door?

For domestic cats, weaning methods are different. It is inconvenient to use folk remedies in an apartment - they smell unpleasant and can ruin floors and furniture. Sometimes housewives practice spraying corners with their favorite perfume.

If you have a personal plot, experiment with natural repellents growing in the garden, such as:

Ruth;
lavender;
garlic.

Special products such as Antigadin wean the animal from peeing and pooping in the wrong place and force it to use the cat litter box.

There are other ways to wean someone off tagging. The radical method is castration. This is what is most often used by owners of cats living in high-rise apartments. However, it must be done before the pet acquires sexual experience. Otherwise, the habit of marking persists for a long time.

If the owner decides to keep the gonads, sedatives will be required. Kot-Bayun in solution or tablets contains phytoestrogens, which in structure resemble female sex hormones. The effectiveness of the drug lies in the estrogens it contains, which inhibit the secretion of testosterone. The animal calms down and stops leaving marks.

Before use, open the bottle of sedative. Put on the dropper cap and pour 2 ml into a teaspoon. Pour into mouth or drinking water. Leftovers are stored in the refrigerator. Multiplicity 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 5-7 days. If you carry out preventive therapy monthly, there will be no marks in the apartment.

Be sure to read:

How to stop a kitten from shitting anywhere: the best ways, when to teach it, why it doesn’t go to the litter box

The supplement acts similarly on cats. Only in this case do phytoestrogens replace the female sex hormones. She receives satisfaction as after fertilization and calms down.

The following drugs have a similar effect:

Vetspokoin;
Relaxivet;
Stop Stress;
Feliway
Fitex.

Citrus

The aroma of lemon, orange, tangerine and any other citrus fruits is the best option. Cats cannot tolerate these fruits, but for people they are pleasant and will not cause any inconvenience. Lemon has the most persistent and pungent smell; it is preferable to use it.

There are several ways to use these products as cat repellent:

Citrus juice pure or slightly diluted with water. The liquid can simply be poured in the required place, sprayed with a spray bottle, or rubbed onto furniture or floors.
Ground zest combined with coffee grounds. The mixture is placed in some container and placed near the flowers that attract the cat so much.
Peel, cut into slices. You can simply lay it out where you need it - in flower pots, on the floor or in cabinets.
Furniture polishes with citrus scent. Furniture is treated with polish several times a month. This can also help keep cats away from it to some extent.

Cats in apartment buildings

Flocks of stray cats can be found in almost every courtyard of an apartment building. Moreover, such a neighborhood often causes a lot of inconvenience to apartment owners, ranging from an unpleasant odor to various diseases (lichen, toxoplasmosis, etc.), which are carried by representatives of the cat family.

Thus, the appearance of homeless animals at the entrance often becomes a problem, which is sometimes not so easy to get rid of.

How to get rid of neighbor cats that shit under the door or on the landing

As noted above, cats living in the courtyard of an apartment building bring a lot of trouble to its residents. At the same time, the main problem is related to the spread of an unpleasant odor and contamination of the landing with the waste products of these animals. In this regard, many apartment owners are wondering - what to do to get rid of uninvited guests who have bothered all the residents?

So, the following recommendations will help you ward off abandoned cats forever:

First of all, it is necessary to remove any source of food - you should understand that until compassionate neighbors stop feeding the cats, they will still live near the house and regularly go for food.
You can inform a specialized service for catching stray animals, which will be required to respond to the signal.
Another measure is to block all paths through which an animal can enter an apartment building. This is mainly the entrance door to the entrance (it should always be kept closed), windows on the stairs on the first floors (bars can be placed on them), etc.

In practice, another situation occurs when a neighbor’s cat regularly comes to a specific flight of stairs or under the door and relieves itself there.

There are several options to solve this problem:

First of all, you need to talk with the owners of the animal and ask them to resolve this issue.
If the cat's owners do not take any action in such a situation, you can write a complaint to the organization that performs the functions of managing the high-rise building (MC, HOA, etc.).
Another option would be to file a lawsuit. The basis in this case will be the creation of unsanitary conditions (Article 6.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation), as well as violation of the rights of owners of other apartments (Article 304 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation).
You can try to stop your cat from shitting in the wrong places on your own. For example, treat the area in front of the entrance to the apartment with bleach, buy special products at the pet store and apply them to the landing.

How to attract a neighbor for feeding cats

Currently, feeding stray animals, including cats, is not prohibited at the federal level. However, such a ban applies on the territory of some constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Moreover, in case of failure to comply with this requirement, an administrative fine will be collected from the violator.

For example, in accordance with clause 3.5 of the “Rules for keeping pets on the territory of the Ochersky urban settlement,” citizens are prohibited from feeding stray animals. A similar restriction also applies in the city of Verkhnyaya Pyshma, where it is not allowed to feed animals in common areas of apartment buildings (on the platform near the stairs or elevators, in basements, etc.).

In order to punish a neighbor who regularly feeds cats, you must act as follows:

First, you need to make sure that such an action is prohibited in a particular region of the Russian Federation.
Send a complaint to the city administration.
After considering the received complaint, appropriate measures will be taken against the violator.

If you can’t catch your neighbor for feeding stray cats (due to the absence of such an offense in a particular region), then you can write a complaint against her about the creation of unsanitary conditions (cats shit on the stairs, shed, etc.).

According to Art. 6.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation for violation of sanitary and epidemiological standards provides for a warning or a fine of 100-500 rubles (for citizens).

Another option is to file a claim in court for violation of the owner’s rights.

What you should absolutely not do

In the fight for cleanliness, contrary to popular belief, we do not recommend using bleach. Whiteness overpowers the scent of cat marks, but studies have shown that some cats really like its smell. Therefore, they will continue to go to the toilet in these places.

Perfumes, deodorants, perfumes are very controversial products and the effect of their use will be minimal. In addition, having reacted with urine, the smell in the entrances will be simply monstrous.

Another option that will help stop cats from crapping in the hallway is bowls of food placed in corners, places that animals have chosen for their toilet. Cats are clean animals and will not pee where they eat. Of course, not many neighbors will like the cat “dining room” in the front door, so feed the cats one by one, but do it as far as possible from entrances and basements.

If a cat is walking on the street, but is not of breeding value, it is better to spay or neuter the animal. It is possible that your pet marks not only in the entrance, on the street, but also in secluded corners of the house.

If you notice that your pet has gotten into the habit of pooping in the front door or regularly defecating on neighbors' rugs, do not use physical training methods. Swearing, poking your face in excrement, puddles of urine, and beating will not help. This approach can only provoke a backlash. Cats are vindictive, touchy animals and can simply start doing evil things.

Of course, it is worth conducting an educational conversation in a common tone, but this must be done immediately as soon as the cat went to the toilet where it is not allowed. Remember, cats need to be taught good behavior at an early age.

Reasons that make a cat want to mark its territory

Sexual hunting. In the summer-spring period, the reproductive instinct awakens in male cats. They are looking for a female to mate with. The smell of the tag serves as a so-called beacon. He must attract the cat.

Competition. In nature, cats are territorial predators. They mark their territory as a sign of dominance over it. When sensing a strange cat, the pet will certainly begin to mark in order to show that he is its owner.

Fear. When stressed and afraid, the pet protects itself with its scent. Trying to scare away danger.

Disease of the genitourinary system. If a cat cannot empty its bladder naturally, it will try to do it in any way, for example, through tags.

Insufficient attention. The pet can mark doors and corners, signaling the owner about its presence

Wants to attract attention.

The cat's toilet should be convenient for him and located in the right place. Keeping it dirty leads to a possible protest in the form of a marked area inside the apartment.

Radical method

To prevent cats from marking doors, you need to find out why they do it. Animals, especially street animals, are guided by instincts alone. For example, in a pack there must always be a leader, and only he has the right to mark territory . The other cats wait for the leader to weaken before they challenge him. A similar situation occurs with the door and with other people's cats.

The owner of an apartment or house must understand that poking an animal into its scent is pointless. A more strange, radical method will help here. Its essence is to talk with the offender in the “native” language. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

The most important thing in this process is to remember to look into the animal’s eyes at all times. If you look away or do not perform your actions convincingly enough, the cat may not understand the essence of the process. In this case, he will continue to mark the door, thinking that he was just being played with.

Marking a place with your scent means throwing the owner’s sweat-smelling item there for a while, for example, a T-shirt after running or wearing socks. Girls can use their favorite perfume for this. A cat may come to the door, but it will not shit when it smells the person who humiliated it.

In most cases, one procedure is enough. If it was not carried out convincingly or there are several violators of the order, then the whole process will have to be repeated. Basically, the cat marks the disputed territory, but after identifying the “true” owner, he no longer encroaches on it. Sometimes even when you see an animal on the street, you can see the fear in its eyes, which indicates the correctness of the chosen method.

How to stop cats from marking the door / shitting under it

The situation is this: in the entrance, pets regularly mark the door or shit nearby. To be fair, I note that they do the same with neighbors’ doors, but nevertheless I want to ask - how can they be weaned from this?

IMHO, cats - no way. Marking their territory is their vital necessity. But dogs seem to be allowed. If these are dogs of people living in the house, it means that the owners do not take them out for walks on time, they are overexposed, the poor dog cannot stand it for so long. It is necessary, IMHO, to punch the owner in the face a couple of times. Stray dogs should be scared away with sticks and bricks (without self-harm).

That is, the fight against animals must begin with two-legged and hornless animals. Set up a camera and broadcast the TV show “Entrance 1” on the Internet. I have never caught owners with dogs “by the hand”, and “this is not mine” everyone says like 1.

Essential oils

Natural essential oils from the plants listed above that are unpleasant to cats can also repel animals from prohibited areas. Oil dissolved in water is often used to spray and lubricate surfaces. A solution of 10 drops of lemon oil, 20 drops of rosemary oil and 1 liter of water has become widespread.

Essential oil can also be added to water for washing floors or wet cleaning. It is important to take into account that the cat must have the allowed space without an unpleasant odor. Otherwise, he will simply have to endure it constantly without the possibility of avoiding it. Behavior will definitely not get better from this.

How to wean a cat?

The best option, if this is not a stud cat, is to castrate it. When the level of sex hormones decreases, the search for a partner will no longer bother the animal, and concern for the boundaries of its own territory will not be expressed so clearly. There is one important point here - the procedure should be performed before the kitten reaches puberty, at about seven months of age. There are many known cases where castrated cats continued to mark. This indicates that the operation was performed late, when the pet had already tasted the fruits of cat love.

If you have a purebred breeding cat, castration is not considered. There is another way, at first glance funny. However, here a direct influence on the psychology of the animal is used.

Let's start with the fact that under natural conditions in large prides, only the main male marks the territory; everyone else is simply allowed to live on it. Look at your life together through the eyes of a cat: you look after him, bring him food, clean the litter box, play and entertain him. According to the mustachioed one, this is a demonstration of the behavior of a lower being in the pride, weak and powerless. And that's why he's in charge. And he will put marks where he sees fit.

You can try to radically change this situation and show that the leader in the pack is still a person. It is worth starting such education from an early age, then the probability of the appearance of foul-smelling marks will tend to zero.

If the pet was caught “hot”, you should take it by the scruff of the neck and lift it to eye level; support the large animal from below with your other hand. This is how all mother cats carry their babies. An adult can only be raised by a very strong opponent, this is intuitively clear to any cat.
We begin to hiss loudly and furiously, without taking our eyes off the animal and accompanying this with light blows to the face with our fingertips. Remember how cats fight? They wave their paws alternately on both sides. This is how you should strike your blows.
Don't look away until the cat tucks its tail and squeaks. Only then can we consider him to have admitted defeat.
To secure the rights of the “main cat,” the tag should be removed and your own placed. Here it is not at all necessary to become like animals; it is enough to place on top or next to a piece of clothing with a pronounced winner’s smell (perfume, lotion, deodorant). You can simply treat the surface with your perfume.

Dog on the property

Since it can be difficult to drive cats away from your property, and persistent animals keep coming back every day, it is recommended to get yourself a new pet. The dog will take great pleasure in guarding the boundaries of the territory all day long and giving a pre-arranged signal if the impudent muzzle appears again from behind the fence. Usually it is not even necessary for the dog to chase them. The very presence of the “enemy” on the territory is quite enough.

By the way, a domestic cat can also be a solution to the problem, because it will drive away strangers. It is enough to accustom him to the tray and do not forget to change the filler, and there will always be order in the garden.