2006-07-29 16:36:49 · 24 answers · asked by lorgyrl76 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
she dosent like the smell of the liter box deoterizers. Try a different kind
2006-07-29 16:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by redhead hottie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lingering odors from previous pets embedded in the flooring or lower wallboards will sometimes cause this behavior in young animals recently introduced to your home. Try using a pet deoderizing spray. The one that Oreck Vacuum sells is great. It has natural enzymes that break down the odor causing crystaline residue and helps prevent repeat offenses to the same spot.
It may just be that the cat wants more of your attention and despite your best efforts, it is a cat and it may never be enough. A good technique that I have found worked was a squirt gun. Get one that does not leak so you can keep it handy. If you see the cat getting prone to let go, you squirt the crap out of it. Sounds mean but it causes a programmed response in them. After a good squirting, immediately pick it up and place it in the litter box. Do this consistently and you will succeed. Tried and true method for me.
Also get rid of anything that smells like pine. It mimics the ammonia scent to them and can cause them to be peeing territorially. Conversely you could try putting pine scents near the litter box, never tried it. In fact I just thought of that now, ha. Look at that, you have inspired me! LOL
2006-07-29 16:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by hogsrule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Males will mark their territory, but females generally do not. When cats do this and it's not hormonal, in the case of the males, it's sometimes caused by stress. Are there other cats in the house? A dog? Children? Loud music? Try eliminating things that might be stressing her out.
2006-07-29 16:40:21 · answer #3 · answered by wendyc222 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you should have your cats urine checked for medical conditions before you tackle possible behavior issues. Have you changed the type/brand of litter? Do you have multiple cats? Sometimes a simple urinary infection would cause her to do this and if left untreated, could cause more serious complications. Rule out the medical first. Always feed your pets good quality food to help avoid urine problems and blockages.
2006-07-29 20:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Stef H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet......it sounds like it might be medical. If it isn't, then put her in a room with her food, water and litter and start re-training her. This is difficult to stop, but it can be done. More times than not, it's a medical problem, like a urinary infection, which can be treated. Be patient and good luck.
2006-07-29 16:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by Lilah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you see her about to pee take her and put her in the litter box and keep doing it.
2006-07-29 16:42:33 · answer #6 · answered by Nails 4 breakfast,tacks 4 snacks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop cleaning with ammonia! The smell attracts cats because it smells like their own pee (to them) and it will go wherever it smells it. Maybe a little spritz (of ammonia) in the litterbox will help
2006-07-29 16:44:09 · answer #7 · answered by Ammy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean up where she peed so she wont smell it and pee there again...try a different litter....and if you notice her trying to pee on somethin othe rthan in the litter box quickly grab her and put her in the litter box...keep doing that and she will learn.
2006-07-29 16:40:53 · answer #8 · answered by lildevilchild_87 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a new cat in the house? or baby? or another animal? Sometime they need to mark their territory its a warning to others. Your cat may have a urinary infection also....Go to the vet.
2006-07-29 16:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by D J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that this is going to sound a little weird, but cats are very vengeful, they are very intelligent. She is doing it out of spite. She is mad at you for something. I know this because I grew up with cats and I have one now. I know how their creepy little minds work.
2006-07-29 16:48:38 · answer #10 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋