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Usually somewhere between 5 and 6 months would be the time when a male cat begins to reach sexual maturity and starts to spray. Although not all cats will do this, it is highly likely in unneutered males, especially if there are other cats in the house. That is why it is recommended to get them neutered before 6 months of age. Once a male cat begins to spray, neutering will help but it may continue to some extent if it has become a habit.
Neuter your cat. If your cat is not fixed, this may be what's causing the spraying as the behavior is used to advertise to mates. Spraying is a sign of sexual maturity in cats, and having your cat fixed can stop the behavior. 1  If possible, have your cat neutered before he is 6 months old. Urine marking is your cat's way of letting other cats know of his presence and which portions of the house belong to him. 2  If you live in a multiple cat household, your cat is likely claiming territory. 3  Spraying is also a mating ritual for cats.