Cat Spraying: Why Cats Do It and How to Stop It – If you are a cat parent, you may have experienced cat behaviors like spraying or urinating outside of the litter box. It is not always easy to distinguish the two as symptoms because they are similar, and urinary issues in cats are complicated. Both behaviors may stem from underlying health or behavioral issues, so it’s important to have your cat examined by a veterinarian to rule out any medical causes. Understanding how to differentiate between these issues can assist your veterinarian in reaching a quicker diagnosis and treatment plan