I adopted a cat a few months ago.About a month ago she started peeing in and on furniture.how do I stop her?

Question

she uses the litter box most of the time.I have other cats 2 as well.I am not sure why she goes on the floor on occassion.

Answer 1

She's marking her territory. That happens especially when other animals are in the house. There are sprays you can get but I they don't "stay" in the furniture so you have to re-apply it. Maybe call the vet and see if they have something that will help. She's just letting the other cats know she is not going to be "walked on" just because she's new. It's funny --- but it's true.

Answer 2

I just recently adopted a kitten. It's only been a few weeks but so far she has used her litter box religiously & I hope it stays that way. I have this paper about the litter box & I'm going to type up some of the info that could maybe help.

A kitten or an older cat may not be able to get down a long flight of stairs in time to get to the litter box. If the litter box is located in an area that she seldom frequents, she may not even remember where it is, especially during the first few weeks she's welcomed into your home. If a furnace, washing machine, or dryer suddenly comes on and startles your cat while she's using the litter box, that may be the last time she risks such a frightening experience. And if you cat likes to scratch the surface surrounding her litter box, she may find a cold cement floor unappealing.

Research has shown that most cats prefer fine-grained litters, presumably because they have a softer feel. The new scoopable, clumping, litters usually have finer grains than the typical clay litter and are very popular. But high-quality, dust-free, clay litters are relatively small-grained and may be perfectly acceptable to your cat.

Once you find a litter your cat likes, stick with it. Buying the least expensive litter or the brand that's on sale any given week could result in your cat not using the litter box.

Many cats are put off by the odor of scented or deodorant litters. For the same reason, it's not a good idea to place a room deodorizer or air freshener near the litter box. A thin layer of baking soda placed on the bottom of the box will help absorb odors without repelling your cat, and odors shouldn't really be a problem if you keep the litter box clean. If you find the litter box offensive, your cat probably finds it even more offensive and won't want to elimate there.

You should have at least as many litter boxes as you have cats. That way, none of them will ever be prevented from eliminating in the litter box because it's already occupied. You might also consider placing litter boxes in several locations around the house, so that no one cat can prevent the other cats from getting access.

It's not possible to designate a personal litter box for each cat in your household, as cats may use any litter box that's available, and that means a cat may occassionally refuse to use a litter box after another cat has used it. In this case, all the litter boxes will need to be kept extremely clean and additional boxes may be needed.

Don't use strong chemicals or cleaning products when washing the litter box, as doing so may cause your cat to avoid the box. Some cleaning products are toxic to cats. Washing with soap and water should be sufficient.

Some people think that the more litter they put in the box, the less often they will have to clean it, but that's a mistake. Most cats won't use litter that's more than about two inches deep.

There's really no such thing as "litter-training" a cat in the same way one would houstrain a dog. A cat doesn't need to be taught what to do with a litter box because instinct will generally take over. The only thing you need to do is provide an acceptable, accessible litter box, using the suggestions above. It's not necessary to take your cat to the litter box and move her paws back and fourth in the litter. In fact, we don't recommend it, as such an unpleasant experience is likely to initiate a negative association with the litter box.

If you cat begins to eliminate in areas other than the litter box, your first call should always be to the vet. Many medical conditions can cause a change in a cat's litter box habits. It may be a simple behavior problem that can be resolved by using behavior modification techniques. Punishment is not the answer.

Information provided by: Forsyth Humane Society

Also, never rub your cats nose in it's "stuff." That doesn't help anything!

I don't know if this is what you need but I hope you figure out the problem, and fast!

Answer 3

Are you cleaning the litter box on a daily basis? It must be cleaned every day. Cats hate dirty little boxes and they will go elsewhere.

She might also have an infection. Going to a vet will be expensive because they will want to do tests, take samples, etc.

How old is the cat? Sometimes older cats have some troubles like that.

Check out the attached links for information. Good luck.

Answer 4

You need 2 littler boxes, since you have 3 cats. I have 3 cats also and had a kitten that was doing this. It is hard to keep the litter clean with 3 of them so when the litter gets full the kitten went wherever he pleased.

Use white vinegar to clean the area and she will not go in that spot again.

If none of this works you may need to take her to the vet, she could have a urinary tract infection or a bladder infection and can not get to the litter in time all the time. My vet also told me that the cats will go somewhere on the carpet when they have these aliments because it is soft.

Answer 5

First thing take her to the vet and have her tested for a UTI. There are A LOT of times that cats have these and that is why they start peeing on things. Folks think that it is behavioral and really the kitty is just trying to tell you she is sick and needs help. I would try that first before you try training her in any way. They if she is healthy and all checks out well she just might not like sharing her litter box. I have a cat that will only go in the litter box if it is pristine. So you might have to scoop way more often. Good luck.

Answer 6

Cats tend to do this. First, you should take her to your vet to ensure that she does not have some type of infection. If she doesn't have an infection then it is most likely a behavioral issue. Usually the more cats you have the more likely they are to pee somewhere other than their little box. I suggest multiple litter boxes. It's more to clean, but it is really hard to get cat pee smell out of your furniture. It is worth it...I recommend one litter box per cat.

Answer 7

Spray your furniture with a mixutre of Lemon Juice and Water. Make sure the cat is fixed and keep the pet in one room with the litter box and try to train the cat

Answer 8

See your vet. The cat may have a urinary tract infection or cystitis.

Answer 9

If you have other cats,she is doing it to mark her territory and will not stop. Cats are territorial animals.

Answer 10

Tell that cat if she dont stop peeing on yo ur furniture you will send her to the EGGROLL Factory ! ! ! !