I just moved in to a new location with my two male cats. They are brothers who I've had since they were kittens. We have been in this new location for over six weeks and now all of a sudden my one cat is marking. He's peed and pooped in the tub, peed by two doors, and peed on ME twice (on my head while I've been in bed). There is another male cat who lives here, but they all pretty much ignore each other.
Two changes since we have moved: I recently took my cats outside on leashes to see if they would like it (neither of them did). Also, it has been very hot and humid this week.
2006-06-17 18:46:39 · 9 answers · asked by antyksa 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
OK, forgot to mention that this cat that is creating problems IS neutered. Also, other than the one cat spraying, my two boys seem very happy in their new home. It is actually my mother's house (where they have stayed before when I was out of town). And my mother has never had a female cat (only neutered males). My boys have had fun exploring, watching out the new windows, and relaxing w/ my mother. That is what is surprising me the most - I thought if this one cat was going to start marking, he would've done it first thing, not after we have been moved in for over a month.
We also have two litterboxes - I brought my cats' litterbox from home, and my mom has a large one for her cat. BUT my two boys have now been introduced to canned food (only had dry at my house), so the one answer that mentioned canned food w/ a high ash content intrigued me.
2006-06-18 17:57:46 · update #1
oh, you poor girl! sorry to hear that your having problems with your cats! that's always a bummer-well, it sounds like it's a territorial issue, also are your cats neutered? that could be a problem too, but more like they're having problems being in a new place. (that's pretty typical behavior for cats, especially males) by peeing on your head, it sounds like he's mad at you.
try spending more time with him AND his brother to see if it helps any. (sometimes they just need more attention)
good luck
2006-06-17 19:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by ?.?:*??*:??"Lindsey?.?:*??* 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Older cats tend to get extremely territorial as the age. Even though your two have grown up together he may be getting irritated by the other. Just because they ignore each other doesnt mean that he doesnt notice him. Also if they share a litterbox then that can be a reason to, try getting a litterbox for each if you do not already have it. If so he sounds like he is getting older and you may need to take him to a vet. A lot of times they will do this so that they get your attention and they are trying to say something is wrong. my advice take him to the vet and rule out health problems and then work on behavior.
2006-06-17 18:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by lvb524 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You poor thing! There is nothing worse then the smell of cat spray and it's so hard to get rid of! Cat's let other cat's know that they were present by either by spraying (the smell of strong urine we can smell) or by rubbing it's cheeks on things. Rubbing releases a scent that other cat's can smell from glands located on their face. ( we can't smell this.) . They usually mark the same spots over and over again.
A little known fact is that CAT SPRAY GLOWS UNDER BLACK LIGHT! under black light you will be able to see where you need to clean. By removing the trigger spots your cat might stop!
Neutering does not always stop a cat from spraying. some cat's never stop! ( FYI - Although less common, female cat's can and do "spray" too! )
As for wagging its tail. If tt is doing this while your petting its belly. Stop! It's a sign of being pissed off or irritated. A cat's way of saying "watch it buster"!
2006-06-17 23:10:46 · answer #3 · answered by lea29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're marking their new territory & unfortunately, that includes YOU. Get them spayed immediately. That should stop the problem. As for the smell, you might have to get the house & carpets professionally cleaned. My sister's kitten did this too when she moved & had to get the carpets cleaned, then had a maid service come through & clean. She told them both about the spraying & now the odor's gone, thankfully. Once she got Tiger spayed, he quit & went back to using the litter box as usual.
2006-06-17 18:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by Belle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say at his age he needs neuterd he is either getting excited or the stress from the move, you shouldnt let your animals see you pack and move they should go first to a closed room such as the bedroom or bath room
2006-06-17 18:56:18 · answer #5 · answered by cammy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your tom is establishing his territory. He may not be outwardly aggressive to the other tomcats, but he is letting them know where his boundaries are. Another change that needs to be made is to have him neutered.
2006-06-17 18:53:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be due to stress. A vet may be able to tell you if there are any remedies. There is nothing that I know of to stop it if it is due to stress. If it is stress and there is a remedy, then please email me, b/c my mom has the same problem Good luck. Sorry I couldn't be of further help
2006-06-17 18:51:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might have kidney problems. Resulting from I think it is can food with high ash content.
2006-06-17 18:50:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just moved... chances are there was a female cat in the apartment before you and they are still smelling her. Clean alot and febreeze.
2006-06-17 18:51:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋