Cat turned WEIRD....well, weirder than usual....Please help!?

Question

What should I do....

I have had my cat for 8 years. I think she is about 10 (she was a wild stray when I got her). She is spayed, has all her shots, etc.

She is getting incresingly difficult to deal with.

First of all, she has decided it is OK with her to jump up on my counters, desk, tables, etc. This has never been ok before. I swat her down, but she is right back up there seconds later, yeowling at the TOP OF HER KITTY LUNGS at me.

Second, she pees on things. Random things. It is getting HORRIBLE. She pees on top of my washing machine, and the pee drips down on my freshly cleaned clothes. BTW, her food and water bowls are up on top of the dryer, right next to where she pees. I thought cats didnt pee near where they eat or sleep?

I am getting ready to move in with my boyfriend, and am afraid to bring her in fear that she will bring along her newly formed bad habits! What do I do! She is too old for me to give away (damn it, she is MY kitty). But this has to stop!!!!

I have moved with this cat 6 times before, so moving is not a huge deal. Also, we are living in a small apt. with my dog, and she used to be an outside (barely came inside except to eat or sleep) kitty. Now that we are moving, she will have a yard and be more independant. Do you think this should help?? I really am just moving for the better environment for my pets. They both HATE the apt and need a yard. Thanks for any help you can provide!

Answer 1

one of my cats did the same things.i made her into an outside cat and now she is fine when she comes inside for a "visit".a friend of mine said that this is not unusual,it's their way of showing independence during their "mid-life crises"your new boyfriend may have upset her routine also,does he enjoy cats or just tolerate them?

Answer 2

It sounds like she may have a bladder infection. If so, peeing may be painful for her, which she will associate with her litter box. That is why she no longer uses it and could also account for her "yeowling". You should take her to your vet and get her tested. The vet will most likely give her some medicine to clear up the infection and hopefully that will resolve the problem. If you are concerned about giving her pills, be sure to request a liquid form of the medication.

Also, if it turns out she does have an infection, be sure to get a good cat food for urinary tract health in the future (you can ask your vet for recommendations) and provide plenty of water at all times. This should help prevent the problem in the future.

FYI... To remove the urine smell, wash the items with baking soda. I'm not sure what the size is, but go ahead and use the entire small box for the wash. I usually wash with the baking soda and then wash again with soap.

Answer 3

Sounds like your kitty needs a check up. AND, unless you have a dog in the house, who eats the cat food, there is no need to have her food up on top of the dryer, I mean, this is an invite to jump up on anything in the house!

As far as age, indoor cats, who have been spayed or neutered can live long healthy lives, up to 20 years! My 8 year old acts more like a kitten than my 2 yr old!

Do you keep the litter box clean? I mean, if it isnt scooped regularly, they can acquire odd potty habits, because being clean animals, they do not like a dirty litter box.... With all these things to consider, to try and figure out why the change in your kittys behavior, first & foremost, take her to the vet, could be something health wise, that only the vet can determine.

Show her lots of love, and call your vet!

Answer 4

I agree with the other answer that she may be sick. When my cat started peeing on things I was afraid her litter box wasn't clean, or she was getting old, but then she started peeing on white things, like she wanted us to see she was urinating blood. Turned out she had crystals. She was eight at the time as well. One vet visit and she was just fine. Odd behavior is a good reason to go to the vet. And thanks for not saying something like, "should I have her put to sleep?" I hate pet owners that have one mild problem and decide it's easier to get rid of the animal than to try to help the animal.

Answer 5

Could be of two things:
1.) When you said you were getting ready to move in with your boyfriend... I think your cat is facing uncertainty... Comfort her and spend time with her.. Introduce to your boyfriend's place and take a few familiar things like a couple of your sweaters.. and things she likes to play with. Make a few visits with to your boyfriend's place.. That way it won't be such a shock.. She's scared that's all..
2.) Never feed her anywhere near an electric machine.. Her food must be given on the floor.. I think at 8 to 10 years old.. I think she is getting too old to be jumping up on the dryer.. I think she's trying to tell you something.. Put her food on the floor for a few days and see what happens.. I'll bet the bad behavior will stop.

I think it's number two.. (no pun intended)

Answer 6

Sounds like your kitty is getting a little too old. It's unfortunate and difficult to deal with, but you might want to ask a vet about the best option for the cat.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

My first thought is to take her to the vet. Often in animals, physical problems make themselves known in behavioral problems.

Good luck and I hope this gets worked out!

Answer 9

Your cat is sick! the only way she has to communicate with you is by doing everything she can to get you to notice her, even if it's negative attention. Get her to a vet ASAP!

Answer 10

I am sorry the only advise i give to u is to tell a vet.