Stress Spraying Support

Stress Spraying 

Spraying or marking can often be linked to stress, changes in the environment, or feelings of insecurity. This natural support is formulated to gently assist pets in finding calm, balance, and reassurance.

However, it’s quite common for adolescent male cats (usually between 5 and 8 months old) to start spraying, especially if they haven’t been neutered yet.

Here’s how it typically unfolds:

Why It Happens

• Hormonal shift: As testosterone rises during puberty, males develop strong territorial instincts. Spraying is a way of marking boundaries with scent, even if they never go outdoors.
  
  
• Stress or insecurity:    A new environment, new animals, or even changes in your routine can trigger spraying as a comfort or defense behavior.
  
  
• Communication: To other cats, the spray scent says “this space is mine” or “I live here,” which is especially strong if there are nearby cats (even outside).
  
  

 Inside Spraying Signs

• It’s different from urinating in the litter box — usually a small amount, sprayed on vertical surfaces (walls, furniture, doors).
• The tail often quivers, and the cat may tread in place while doing it.
  
  

 What Helps

1. Neutering: The most effective step. It eliminates or dramatically reduces spraying in over 90% of males if done before the behavior becomes entrenched.
   
   
2. Reduce triggers: Close curtains if outside cats are visible, use Feliway or other feline calming pheromones, keep routines consistent.
   
   
3. Clean thoroughly:  Use enzyme-based cleaners (not chemical or ammonia-based) to remove the scent entirely — cats often return to marked spots.
   
   
4. Enrichment & reassurance: Provide climbing spaces, play sessions, and safe zones to reduce tension.
   
   

If he’s already neutered and suddenly starts spraying, that’s a different signal — possibly stress, a urinary issue, or  territorial anxiety.

• Promote relaxation during times of stress

• Encourage a sense of security and calm

• Support positive behavior and emotional balance

• Ease restlessness brought on by environmental or household changes

Our gentle blend is suitable for ongoing use and works best when paired with patience, routine, and creating a safe, comforting space for your pet. 

Practitioner Recommendations

Core Mineral & Nutritional Support

• Magnesium & Potassium Powder or Liquid
  
  Traditionally valued for supporting calm, balance, and electrolyte harmony.

  • Felines, toy dogs, rabbits – approx. ¼ teaspoon sprinkled over meals.

  • Birds – stir 3 drops into water dish or light sprinkle over seeds (refresh daily).

  • Small dogs/animals – 7 drops or ½ teaspoon.

  • Medium to large dogs – ½ teaspoon.
    Reference:    Healthline – Magnesium & anxiety.
    
    

• B-Complex Support (A natural B Complex is - Bee Pollen granules)
  
  Nutritional source of B vitamins that may help with general stress resilience.
  Add daily into meals:

  • Pinch (few grains) for toy dogs, cats, or small pets.

  • 1 teaspoon for small to medium pets.

  • 1 tablespoon for larger pets.

Environmental & Behavioral Considerations

• Cats are highly sensitive and territorial. Stress can arise from changes in environment, confinement, or the presence of new cats/animals.

• Common triggers: relocation, renovations, grief/loss, loud environments, or neighbor cats.

Practical steps:

• Provide outdoor access (secure enclosures) or enrichment indoors.

• Avoid punishment – spraying is a sign of fear, not disobedience.

• Change function of marked areas (food bowls, bedding) to reduce spraying behavior.

• Use scent replacement (cheek gland rubs).

• Clean with alcohol-based cleaners (not bleach) to fully remove urine odor.

• Consider vinegar-water + baking soda solutions as natural cleaners.
  
  

Supplementary Support Options

1. Magnesium (ReMag solution or Magnesium Glycinate powder) – daily to maintain mineral balance.

2. B-Complex (Bee Pollen granules) – a natural form of B complex support nervous system resilience.

3. Tellington TTouch Therapy – gentle touch method that helps modify stress behaviors and support trust-building. (See Linda Tellington resources on YouTube.)

SET OF

Formula Differentiation

• Stress Spraying Formula – traditionally used when pets show unwelcome urination behaviors triggered by stress or confinement.

• Territorial Spray Formula – often considered when pets feel threatened by new animals, people, or environmental changes, sometimes linked with aggression.

• Pet Kalm Formula – supportive background blend for general emotional balance.

Practitioners often combine Stress Spraying or Territorial Spray with Pet Kalm 4 for synergistic effect.

SET OF 1

1. Stress Spraying 01 formula

Contains:  
Thorn-apple (Stramonium 200C) – included for its traditional association with easing agitation and supporting a sense of calm.
St. Ignatius Bean (Ignatia 30C) – traditionally regarded as helping with emotional harmony during times of stress or change.
Chestnut Bud flower (Aesculus Hippocastanum) – historically used to encourage adaptation and learning from experiences.
in 20% USP alc.in purified water.