Black is a versatile shade and when used for home furnishing, it lets you experiment with a variety of accessories and textures. On similar lines, black stools are pretty popular because they can match up with other furniture and make any space feel cozier. As opposed to stools of brighter shades, like yellow, orange, white and so on, black ones need minimum care and can blend with the interiors easily. So we have drawn out a list of 6 black stools that are affordable, sturdy and can serve a plethora of purposes! Be it for your workstation, kitchen, bedroom or your living room, these stools come with significant utility.<br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B01KXQ8EDU" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01KXQ8EDU_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Portable Design" msid="88837683" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B01KXQ8EDU</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01KXQ8EDU_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01KXQ8EDU_3901798854197479"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Cello Classic Perfect Posture Plastic Stool, Small</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This <keyword id="4631487" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="black-stool" source="Orion">black stool</keyword> offers a multipurpose utility and can be kept in the washroom, living room, kitchen as well as bedroom! It has a load-bearing capacity of 100 kg and has a comfortable height. Especially useful for pregnant women and the elderlies while bathing, this compact stool comes with anti-skid rubber in the base. The stool is also easy to clean and utterly portable and its available in 2 different colours. Add this stool to your cart for added comfort when at home!</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01KXQ8EDU_6335651009775009"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This black stool offers multipurpose utility and can handle up to 100 kg of load.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B06VXQVHM2" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B06VXQVHM2_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Compact Seating" msid="87350856" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B06VXQVHM2</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B06VXQVHM2_body"><bulletContentRow name="B06VXQVHM2_8017551877363166"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Ikea Marius Stool, Black</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This black steel stool serves multiple purposes and is well-fitted for your home space, if you are looking for a compact seating arrangement. Easy to maintain, you just have to wipe this with a damp cloth and dry it with another, to make it as good as new! To increase its stability, the screws of this stool should be re-tightened, approximately two weeks after assembling it for use. Further, this piece can handle almost 100 kg of weight, so you can sit or stand on it, accordingly!</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B06VXQVHM2_5433203559041021"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This black steel stool serves multiple purposes and is easy to care for.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B01E07E4SM" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01E07E4SM_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Sturdy Design" msid="87350882" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B01E07E4SM</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01E07E4SM_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01E07E4SM_0840065522545417"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Columbus Living Room Bedroom Upholstered Foam Cushioned Sitting</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Stuffed with PU foam, upholstered with faux leather and equipped with a plastic buffer at the bottom, this black ottoman lures you with its high comfort factor. Ideal for areas with limited space, this stool doesn't require to be assembled after delivery. It is also easy to maintain and sturdy enough to hold almost 90 kg of weight. A must-have in your bedroom, walk-in closets, living room, this ottoman can liven up any corner with its simplicity and functionality.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01E07E4SM_7965289216987894"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This comfy black ottoman is upholstered with faux leather and is ideal for compact spaces.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B0917621Q3" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B0917621Q3_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Comfortable Seating" msid="87350898" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B0917621Q3</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B0917621Q3_body"><bulletContentRow name="B0917621Q3_9606714318265520"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">K3 Chromium Steel Base Synthetic Leather Stool</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">With a chromium steel base and a synthetic leather coat, this round black stool is suitable for your bedroom, living room, workspace and so on. It is stuffed with high-density sponge for relaxed seating and can shoulder up to 105 kg of load. The height of the stool can be adjusted as per individual preferences and it can be easily assembled too. So if you're searching for a stool that would promise longevity, then you must invest in this affordable piece.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B0917621Q3_3418679801017254"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This adjustable round black stool is stuffed with a high-density sponge for comfortable seating.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B07M5NXL3Q" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07M5NXL3Q_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Adjustable Height" msid="87350924" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B07M5NXL3Q</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07M5NXL3Q_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07M5NXL3Q_6035966686424568"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Deal Dhamaal Revolving Stool</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">An adjustable revolving stool with a faux leather coat and equipped with a pneumatic cylinder, this product guarantees an extensive length of service. It can completely rotate as per your convenience, which further offers a considerable amount of comfort too! In addition to these features, the chrome steel base of the stool comes with 5 casters for increased security and smooth movement. Easy to assemble and maintain, this black stool is fit for your workstation, home bar, kitchen and so on.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07M5NXL3Q_0350300451117424"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The wheels make it convenient to move.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B08Y714RT2" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08Y714RT2_head"><columnHead col="1"><columnHeadThumb><div type="image" title="Lightweight Design" msid="87350990" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb><columnHeadTitle>B08Y714RT2</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08Y714RT2_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08Y714RT2_6523238605827691"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Kuber Industries Disney Team Mickey Print Square Plastic Stool</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This Disney-print black bathroom stool is usually placed in a kid's bedroom or bathroom, for its child-friendly appearance. Simple and study, this high-quality stool has a substantial load-bearing capacity as well. Further, the legs of the stool are cushioned with anti-skid pads, which prevent slipping and assure a firm grip on the floor. Portable and lightweight, this plastic stool offers guaranteed longevity and is easy to clean as well! So if you've been setting up your new washroom or need some elevation to clean the nasty cobwebs in your room, check out this stool.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08Y714RT2_1303966619225944"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This Disney-print black bathroom stool is lightweight, portable and has a substantial load-bearing capacity.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br />

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Ellen Pompeo said she "couldn't afford" her Malibu beach home when it originally went on the market.</li><li>She told Architectural Digest she "manifested" owning the house, which she bought in 2013. </li></ul><p>"Grey's Anatomy" <a href="https://www.insider.com/greys-anatomy-ellen-pompeo-show-could-continue-without-her-2022-5">star Ellen Pompeo</a> recently <a href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/ellen-pompeo-malibu-beach-house">told Architectural Digest</a> she "manifested" the Malibu beach house she bought from "Friends" cocreator Marta Kauffman about a decade ago.  </p><p>The modern, midcentury-style house was on the market in the early years of "Grey's Anatomy" and Pompeo, who reportedly has a passion for real estate and home renovation, went to view the home despite her budget. </p><p>"I knew I couldn't afford it, but I didn't tell anyone that," she confessed to the publication. But when the house went back on the market in 2013, Pompeo was ready to buy it. "I like to say I manifested this house," she said.</p><p>The 3000-square-foot home was built in 1979 by famous architects <a href="https://www.laconservancy.org/architects/buff-straub-hensman">Conrad Buff and Donald Hensman</a>, according to Pompeo and Architectural Digest.</p><p>The actor and <a href="https://www.insider.com/ellen-pompeo-greys-anatomy-impact-medicine-betr-remedies-2021-12">Betr Remedies cofounder</a> said in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsYZye1Ykao&amp;t=336s&amp;ab_channel=ArchitecturalDigest">a video tour of the house</a> that when she bought the house, it had to be "completely rebuilt because of the damage that the sea and the salt air does." So, when her construction team took the house down to the studs, "I replaced all the existing walls with glass," she said. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px); data.width~540;"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.4537037037% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div><p style="margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmeDpWO0nw" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank"></a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by Architectural Digest (@archdigest)<time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime=""></time></p></div></blockquote><p>Since concluding her longstanding series regular role <a href="https://www.insider.com/greys-anatomy-jesse-williams-sarah-drew-sexual-empowerment-april-kepner-2022-11">on "Grey's Anatomy,"</a> Pompeo has entered "a very exciting phase of my life" that includes "a lot of free time" at her Malibu home before she begins filming a new show for Hulu in March 2023.</p><p>She collaborated with her longtime friend and <a href="https://www.insider.com/design-trends-celebrities-love-that-interior-designers-hate-2019-11">celebrity interior designer</a> Martyn Lawrence Bullard to conceptualize the look of the rooms, many of which feature stunning Brazillian book-match marble. Pompeo's kitchen features her favorite use of the natural stone.</p><p>"I <a href="https://www.insider.com/the-best-recipes-from-celebrity-chefs-by-category-list-photos-review">cook a lot,</a> so I have a lot of rules regarding this kitchen," she said in the video of her house tour. She doesn't like anyone in the kitchen with her while she's cooking because the space is small. So, she put three stools at a counter outside of the kitchen in case one of her children — Stella Luna, 13, Sienna May, 8, and Eli Christopher, 6 — needs to talk to her while she's there. "This is my space," she joked. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px); data.width~540;"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.4537037037% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div><p style="margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cloy8m7pH-W" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank"></a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by Ellen Pompeo (@ellenpompeo)<time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime=""></time></p></div></blockquote><p>When her family is at the beach, Pompeo said she tries to instill in her kids the importance of self-care and an appreciation of nature sans technology. </p><p>"One of my biggest struggles as a mother is getting the kids away from the TV and away from the iPads, right?" she said during the house tour. "So, sometimes I just banish them to those chairs and I make them sit there and watch the ocean," she laughed, pointing to three chairs she set up in her backyard, presumably on a private stretch of beach facing the Pacific Ocean. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.insider.com/celebrity-parents-who-used-surrogates-2020-5">kids' bedroom in Pompeo's</a> beach house features bean bags covered in Missoni fabric for a bit of fun, and one of her guest bedrooms features photographs of important moments in Black history. </p><div type="image" title="Ellen Pompeo" height="1856" width="2475" msid="95924030" hostid="261" sizebytes="175746"></div><p>"Obviously, my children are Black and it's really important for me to have lots of representation in the artwork," said Pompeo, who in 2007 <a href="https://people.com/celebrity/ellen-pompeo-quietly-weds-in-new-york/">married Chris Ivery</a>, an executive at the sportswear company Sergio Tacchini. </p><p>Pompeo admitted that her beach house is usually "not very peaceful" because they have a lot of visitors and blast music, and Ivery bartends in their backyard, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-pina-colada-recipes-2014-5">making pina coladas</a>. </p><p>Watch Pompeo tour her beach home for Architectural Digest below. </p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fsYZye1Ykao" frameborder="0"></iframe>

'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo originally 'couldn't afford' the Malibu beach house she bought from a 'Friends' co-creator

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Cat spray can help mark territory and attract mates, so it's an important part of feline behavior.</li><li>Cats may start spraying indoors if they feel stressed due to other pets or limited resources.</li></ul><p>Do your cats like to claim patches of your home for themselves by backing up to your walls and spraying them with their signature scent? </p><p>Spraying can be useful for cats, even if it's a smelly nuisance for you – spray is a form of urine marking that helps your cat <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19831203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">communicate with other felines</a>. </p><p>It isn't the same as regular urine, since the urine your cat releases while spraying <a href="https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/urine-marking-cats" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has extra communication chemicals</a>. These chemicals contain key information about your kitty — like what territory belongs to them and how long they've lived there. </p><p>If you have a sprayer (or two) on your hands, don't despair. Read on for five reasons why spraying happens, along with tips to stop this behavior — and keep your walls and possessions clean and dry.</p><h2>How to tell if your cat is spraying or urinating</h2><p>"You can tell the difference between spraying and regular urination by observing the behavior itself or by looking at the pattern of urine left behind," says <a href="https://classactcats.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joey Lusvardi</a>, certified cat behavior consultant and founder of <a href="https://classactcats.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Class Act Cats</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/urine-marking-cats" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Signs</a> that might help you <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19831203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">identify spraying</a> include:</p><ul><li><strong>The amount of urine left:</strong> When your cat sprays, they usually don't fully empty their bladder. So, the amount of urine they leave behind will typically be smaller.</li><li><strong style="color: #222222;">The way your cat pees:</strong> Cats generally squat down to urinate. But a spraying cat will back up toward a surface and pee with their tail standing up. Their tail may also quiver.</li><li><strong style="color: #222222;">The location where your cat pees: </strong>If you don't catch your cat in the act, you'll generally find the spray on vertical surfaces instead of in a puddle on the floor. If you can smell urine but can't see it, a black light could help illuminate any problem spots.</li><li><strong style="color: #222222;">The smell of your cat's urine: </strong>Speaking of odor, spray has a pungent odor that helps distinguish it from regular urine — lucky for you. </li></ul><p>The driving force behind spraying is a bit more complicated. But cats often <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19831203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spray for sexual, behavioral, or medical reasons</a>. Your cat might be spraying because: </p><h2>1. They're trying to attract a mate </h2><p>The chemicals in spray urine contain information about your cat's reproductive availability. </p><p>To put it simply, intact cats — aka cats who haven't been spayed or neutered — often spray to let other cats know they're ready to mingle. </p><p>Both intact males and females <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19831203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">can spray to attract mates</a>, though males are the most common culprits. </p><p>According to Lusvardi, cats that spray for reproductive reasons might do it <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/CAT_FACTS_THE_PET_PARENTS_A_to_Z_HOME_CA/NVVMDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=cat+spraying+breeding+season&amp;pg=PT422&amp;printsec=frontcover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">more often during the "breeding season"</a> — when female cats go into heat. </p><p>Breeding season can <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Feline_Reproduction/Vt99EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=cats+breeding+season&amp;pg=PA11&amp;printsec=frontcover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vary based on where you live</a>, but it typically occurs in the warmer months. Keep in mind, too, that cats can <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Feline_Reproduction/Vt99EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=cats+breeding+season&amp;pg=PA11&amp;printsec=frontcover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">go into heat multiple times per year</a>, especially if they live in a warm indoor environment. </p><p><strong>What to do next: </strong>Spaying or neutering can stop spraying in <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Clinical_Handbook_of_Feline_Behavior_Med/bpGbEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=cats+spraying&amp;pg=PA91&amp;printsec=frontcover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">90% of male cats and 95% of female cats</a>. So, if you've recently adopted an intact cat, getting them fixed could help prevent spraying altogether.</p><h2>2. They don't want to share with another cat </h2><p>Spraying doesn't always mean your cat wants to attract a companion. In fact, it often means the opposite. </p><p>If you recently introduced another cat to the house, your cat might not like sharing their resources with someone new — and they might start spraying to <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Handbook_for_a_Happy_Cat/upD4DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=cats+spraying&amp;pg=PT90&amp;printsec=frontcover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mark their territory.</a></p><p>"Think of cats like children: While they are certainly capable of sharing, they often just don't want to — even with close friends," says <a href="https://www.eartotail.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beth Brown</a>, certified cat behavior consultant and owner of <a href="https://www.eartotail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ear to Tail</a>. </p><p>Other signs your cat <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19831203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">feels stressed around your new addition</a> include:</p><ul><li>Hissing and growling</li><li>Chasing</li><li>Blocking the other cat from entering spaces</li></ul><p><strong style="color: #222222;">What to do next: </strong>Try giving each of your cats their own set of resources in different locations around the house, so they don't have to share. That includes separate:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/best-cat-feeder">Food</a> and <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/felaqua-cat-water-fountain-review">water stations</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/best-litter-box">Litter boxes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/best-cat-scratching-post">Scratching posts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/best-cat-tree">Perches or lookouts</a></li></ul><h2>3. A neighbor or stray cat stresses them out</h2><p>Even if your cat is an "only child," they might still spray to mark their territory. </p><p>Strange cats hanging out in your yard might <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Clinical_Handbook_of_Feline_Behavior_Med/bpGbEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=cats+spraying&amp;pg=PA91&amp;printsec=frontcover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">trigger your cat to spray</a> — particularly if the other cat is an intact male or a female in heat, Lusvardi says. </p><p>Your cat might spray at entry points to their territory, like doors and windows, to send a message to other cats passing by. </p><p><strong>What to do next:</strong> You could try restricting your cat's access to areas where they usually spray. </p><p>For example, if your cat mainly sprays near your bedroom window where they can see your neighbor's cat hanging out, try keeping the bedroom door closed, so they can't smell or see the other cat in the first place. </p><p>If that doesn't work, you can try safe cat deterrents to keep trespassers out of your yard. Since cats have sensitive noses, scattering or spraying substances with strong scents could <a href="https://www.alleycat.org/community-cat-care/humane-deterrents/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">help keep them away</a>. Examples include:</p><ul><li>Cat repellent sprays made with coyote or fox urine</li><li>Orange or lemon peels</li><li>Coffee grounds</li><li>Vinegar</li><li>Certain herbs, like lemongrass or rue</li></ul><h2>4. Their litter box is too small</h2><p>If your cat mainly pees near walls or surfaces close to their litter box, the problem might not be a behavioral issue, but one with their box. </p><p>According to Brown, some cats may accidentally urinate on walls or surfaces close to their litter box if it's too small for them. But if you discover the urine on a vertical surface instead of a puddle on the floor, you might mistake it for spray. </p><p><strong>What to do next: </strong>To avoid potential bathroom accidents, Brown recommends choosing a <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/modkat-xl-litter-box-review">litter box</a> that's at least one and a half times the length of your cat. </p><p>That said, <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/why-do-cats-eat-grass">urinating outside the box</a> can also <a href="https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/litter-box-problems" target="_blank" rel="noopener">point to a medical issue</a> — so if a new box doesn't solve the problem, you might want to make a vet appointment. </p><h2>5. They have a medical condition</h2><p>No specific medical issues <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19831203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">directly cause spraying</a>, but a health problem could make your cat feel anxious — and cats sometimes <a href="https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/urine-marking-cats" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spray when they're stressed</a>. </p><p>Conditions that researchers commonly <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19831203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">associate with spraying include</a>:</p><ul><li>Urinary tract infections</li><li>Kidney issues</li><li>Endocrine disorders </li></ul><p><strong>What to do next: </strong>If your cat suddenly starts spraying, <a href="https://www.insider.com/should-i-bring-my-pet-to-the-vet-2019-7">a trip to the vet</a> could uncover any underlying issues stressing your cat out.</p><p>Beyond spraying, <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X19831203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">other behavioral changes</a> to pay attention to include:</p><ul><li>Acting withdrawn or hiding more than usual</li><li>Increased aggression</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/how-heavy-should-my-cat-be">Weight gain</a> or loss</li><li>Loose stools</li><li>Change in grooming habits</li></ul><p>If your cat has a medical problem, you'll need to address that first, or you probably won't notice any improvement in the spraying behavior, according to Lusvardi.</p><h2>Insider's takeaway</h2><p>A cat spraying inside the house doesn't just pose an odor problem — it could also mean your cat feels stressed or has an underlying medical issue.  </p><p>"Cats aren't stubborn: They don't just choose to spray around your house because it amuses them. They do it because that's a form of communication they have at their disposal," Brown says. </p><p>Any time your cat suddenly changes their behavior or stops using their litter box, a good first step is a call to your vet. </p><p>Remember, too, that spaying and neutering will stop spraying <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Clinical_Handbook_of_Feline_Behavior_Med/bpGbEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=cats+spraying&amp;pg=PA91&amp;printsec=frontcover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">90%-95%</a> of the time. So, getting your cat fixed promptly could help save your belongings from a pungent "shower."</p>

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