i just got new couches, how do i stop my girlfriends cats from pissing on them?

Question

one is male about a year old, nutered. the other is female about three years old spayed. the male cat sniffs and "paws" or "scrathes" at everything before he will sit by it or lay on it

this is the second set ive bought..the first was beyond repair..now they have started on these.. one is male about a year old, nutered. the other is female about three years old spayed. the male cat sniffs and "paws" or "scrathes" at everything before he will sit by it or lay on it

Answer 1

Cats mark territories-especially males. Even if neutered although not as much as in-tact males do. Do they have a litter pan? Is it kept clean at all times? With 2 cats in the houshold the litter pan should be cleanned out with scooper 2x's a day-morning & night. New fresh litter every week on a regular schedule. Same day each week if possible. Will they both use the same litter pan? Some won't and will need 2 seperate litter pans that is kept in the same place at all times but in different rooms if possible. Forget buying expensive furniture. They will do what they want when you're not around. Declawed cats are at a danger if not totally confined. If it's still a problem-get rid of the cats or get rid of the girl.

Answer 2

If I understand you correctly, neither cat has actually peed on your couches...you're just afraid they will? Here's the answer. If they haven't already, they won't. Don't worry about it. Maybe one in twenty cats will pee on furniture if they are neutered and spayed. Generally cats are extremely clean. The cat that is sniffing, pawing, and "scratching", is checking the scent and then scenting on things to make them smell like him (ie: good). This does NOT mean he's about to pee on it. Cats will pee on furniture and carpets if they have a uninary track infection, but that's different. That behavior is designed to get our attention, it's not a habit they have UNLESS they have an infection. SO RELAX and enjoy your new couches and the cats.

Answer 3

Well you could buy this odor control stuff so that the cat hates the smell an won't pee. Or you can take a sheet and cover the couches with it and whenever the cat pees just put the sheets in the washer. You could also tell your girlfriend to get rid or the cat or don't come over with it unless she lives with you then tell her to get rid of it!

Answer 4

Use the citrus products mentioned, or Feliway/Comfort zone (yes, that's the correct spelling).

Until you are SURE they are not peeing you might try putting that plastic hallway runner on the couch to discourage them from GETTING on the couch. The backing has prickly bumps & cats hate it. If you buy two strips of this, you can cover the whole couch AND not only will it discourage them getting on the couch, but it's also waterproof.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Cats hate basically anything citrus smelling..its nice for us to smell but its about 10 times stonger to cats and they absolutly HATE the smell...(they also hate vinegar but I dont think you want your nice new couches to smell like **** so I dont think you should use it) Just buy some of that freebreeze stuff if they have it in an orange or citrus smell of some kind and spray it ALL OVER the couch It worked for my male and female (not fixed YET) kitties against my WHITE couch so hopefully this can work for you also...good luck ;-)

Answer 6

get them scratching posts, in the mean time put some saran wrap around the couches, cats hate the feel of it and will stop clawing where it is, it works I used that method with a stubborn old cat and an antique couch.

Answer 7

Retraining an older cat could be complicated yet not impossible. Your cat for sure is exhibiting he's disenchanted by using doing it the place he shouldn't. i might propose which you placed the cat in a room user-friendly to bathe, such because of the fact the washing room, which includes his clutter container, his nutrition and clean water. circulate away him there for 2 or 3 days.for the time of that element be sure you verify on him frequently and whilst he does it in his container, reward him with certainly one of his everyday snacks. i might think of that that would desire to be sufficient to retrain him. If even interior the washing room he does it on the floor, scoop it up and placed it in his kitty clutter. %. up the cat and placed him there, asserting 'right here!' Please do not punish him or spray him advantageous reinforcement works greater effective. by the way, next time you're away for greater advantageous than 2 days, please have somebody verify on him frequently. Cats do not desire to be left on my own for consequently long.

Answer 8

i have never heard of a cat, either male or female, urinating on furniture.a male cat will mark his territory if he hasn't been neutered.but not on furniture. the pawing behavior is his way of saying "this is mine"

Answer 9

You have to have them professionaly cleaned. If there is even a microscopic hint of cat piss they will keep going on it. Once thats done make sure they know where the litter box is. If they keep doing it tell your girlfriend to get rid of the cats or your garbage man will...

Answer 10

the scratching is to deposit tiny amount of pheromone to "mark" as their own, They approve. If the inappropriate urination continues after a few days try Fel-Away (not sure of the spelling) to mimic their sent and have them tested for infections.