When Do Male Cats Start Spraying. The age of sexual maturity can vary greatly, but it often occurs when a male is between 5 and 12 months of age. A male cat often uses spraying to mark his territory and let other cats know he has been in a particular area.
But don't be fooled and think that your little kitten is too young to have children before it reaches that age! This is why most people get their cats neutered around that age. It is how they choose and also attract mates when in heat.
It is how they choose and also attract mates when in heat.
More than 90% of cats will not start spraying if they're fixed in this time frame. Similar to spaying for female cats were the ovaries and uterus are removed, this expensive (and painful) procedure can sometimes stop spraying. They’re in an awkward stage and hormones are running high. Many male cats often start spraying to advertise their sexual health to females.