Hey everyone,
Here's the story: My 5 year old male cat used to urinate around the house to mark his territory, once we had him neutered (3 years ago) he totally stopped doing that and used his litter box only.
About 4 months ago he developed a problem with his urinary tract where it had blocked and we needed to catheterize him to remove whatever it was that had blocked his urethra, after that incidenct he hasn't stopped urinating all over the house! He also uses his litter box and so I don't know what to do to prevent him from going anywhere but his box!
He's not stressed out and his diet and activity level are all good.
How can I train him to use his box only??
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
2006-08-09 05:49:07 · 6 answers · asked by devvet 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
ok. There are basically 3 reasons why a cat will urinate in the house. 1) urinary blockage. You already experienced this. But, watch for "straining" to urinate. They sit in the box or other places in position to urinate, but only dribble. You said your cat was catheterized, but did the Vet find crystals in his urine? When a cat comes into my office for problems with urinating, we first get a urine sample and determine if their is a UTI or stones, etc. An x-ray of the bladder is helpful too. If the cat passes urine on his own after catheterization, they are discharged and adviced to use low-ash food. However, crystals or stones could be in the bladder. In that case, a cysto needs to be done to surgically remove the debris blocking the urethral opening. If a cat is having trouble urinating it is an EMERGENCY. It is fatal, and it happens quick because all the bacteria is backed up into their system. 2) Territorial: cats are notorious for this. they will mark their territory for strange, various reasons, even above and beyond a new pet, or someone new being in the house. Also, if you are around other cats, your cat may smell this and mark. Only solution is medication. Usually Valium or Amytryptilline. 3) litter box is either dirty or near other objects like food, water, etc. Alot of people tend to keep all the cat's "stuff" in one place, i.e. litter next to food bowls. Cat's don't like to eat where they urinate and deficate. Also, the box must be cleaned daily. Use scoopable litter. It'll be alot easier on you.
2006-08-09 06:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have his urine checked. He could have an urinary tract infection now. You may have to teach him to go in the box again. Put him, his box, food and water in a small room and do not let him roam the house until he uses his box all the time. Sounds cruel but it isn't, it works
2006-08-09 07:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put more than one box around the house so he has more options. After about a month, find his favorite and remove all the other boxes. The same thing happened top my cat and it worked.
2006-08-09 05:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat developed the habit of urinating wherever and whenever when he was catherized. You'll need to retrain him.
There's also a spray available in most pet stores that will help keep your pet from urinating in places you don't want them to.
Good luck.
2006-08-09 06:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by DragonL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring him to the vet, he may have a urinary tract infection.
2006-08-09 06:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him neutered again if thats possible
2006-08-09 05:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋