My fiance and I have a 5 yr old cat. We've had him since he was a kitten and he has always used the litter box. Recently, he started urinating on my fiance's clean clothes inside the laundry basket. He has done it 3 times now over the last week and does it right in front of us... any advice as to why he may be doing this? Is it for attention or could it be a medical problem? Please advise... thank you.
2006-07-23 14:06:21 · 21 answers · asked by Some Chick 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
fyi- he is neudered....
2006-07-23 14:19:03 · update #1
usually when cats pee in strange places it means they are stressed. has there been alot of activity going on lately that he isn't used to? he needs more attention, and maybe get him a new litter box and try some better litter. if you wash the litter box with hot water before you put the granules in, cats are more likely to wee in there. also, don't use a pine oil to clean it as this causes tongue ulcers in cats.
If you catch him weeing in the wrong place, pick him up straight away and put him in the litter box.
2006-07-23 14:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by catsup 4 · 6⤊ 2⤋
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TOPIC:Cat urinating on clothes and blankets
QUESTION BY: Amanda Williams
I have a 2 year old male cat who, for the last year has been an indoor/outdoor cat. Recently, he contracted a parasite. This ma
de me start to worry about what else he would bring home to my two young children. So, we've been keeping the cat in. Now, he's urinating on our blankets and clothes. What can I do short of letting him outside again?
ANSWER BY:cindym
Hi Amanda,
First let me say you did the right thing by keeping your cat indoors. It is not safe outside as you learned.
First you need to bring your cat to the vet to see if it has a urinary tract infection. I am assuming he is neutered.
If it doesn't have an infection, you need to be sure you have some cat toys and places to climb hide etc which will make your cat feel like it still has the freedom of the outside. Your vet can also advise on other behavior tactics.
Hope this helps.
Let me know how he does.
Cindy
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2006-07-23 14:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by jana(^-^) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 03:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, I have a female cat that is around a year old now. She has always used the litter box until recently, over the past few weeks, she has started urinating on my oldest son's bed. I think that it is when she is in heat & for some reason the smell of my son's bed attracts her. Has UR cat been fixed?
2006-07-23 14:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To show terrotory..The order of things come first the order that things should get the most attention without problems...I'm assumming that you spent a lil more time with your cat b4 he came along..and now its different..and they well keep going there as long as the sent is there...I guesse you should jjust pay more attention to your cat!
2006-07-23 14:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by yicklesnitzel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cat that started peeing on our clothes and the couch, ended up being a UT infection, take him to the vet! He gave us pills and it cleared up after about 2 weeks,
or just dont leave it out for him to get to!
2006-07-23 14:42:42 · answer #6 · answered by Kelley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably is used to yur scent, having lived with you for the past 5 years, and is trying to "mark" your fiances new scent cuz he probably just doesnt like it. Catz like to mark their scent on their owners to mark their territory to other cats and animals. That might be what yur cat is doing.
2006-07-23 14:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your fiance done anything to piss him off? Like changed one of his habits, like not letting him sleep on the bed? Either that or you fiance has been playing with someone elses kitty.
2006-07-23 14:37:35 · answer #8 · answered by Cat C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty obvious that your kitty is jealous. Males are notorious for this kind of behavior. I think in may be time to get Mr. Kitty neutered.
2006-07-23 14:13:25 · answer #9 · answered by willowdove 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it the cat is territorial, and your fiance has recently moved in, that could be the problem. If your cat is mad at him that could be another reason.
2006-07-23 14:10:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋