• Other animals: strange cats roaming outside the house, the addition of a new pet to the household, relationship problems with other pets in the home.
• People: a new person in the house, even relationship problems among humans.
• Their environment: moving to a new home, remodeling or redecorating, new pieces of furniture.
• Temporary changes: being transported, hospitalized or boarded.

Are there other types of feline pheromones?
Cats use the pheromones in their urine to send a statement that says, “I'm here.” Alarm pheromones are released from their paws as they scratch, as if to say, “Look out!” And yet another type of pheromone is released as cats rub their cheeks on objects or people. These facial pheromones have a calming effect on cats. Surfaces marked with these pheromones are recognized by the cat as familiar, non-threatening and comforting. The message they give is “I'm home and everything is fine.” While spraying urine in the house produces a strong, unpleasant odor, facial pheromones are sensed only by the feline nose.

Are there other reasons why a cat would not use its litter box?
Spraying, or urine marking, is characterized by very distinct behavioral patterns. But there are a number of other reasons why cats urinate outside the litter box. These include medical reasons such as urinary tract infections or problems with the type of litter, location of the litter box or cleanliness of the box. If you are not sure whether your cat has a marking problem or a medical problem, consult your veterinarian.

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