my cat pees on me just about every night when i am sleeping and i don't know what to do?

Question

I am spending a fortune on laundry and my bedroom smells like cat pee.

Answer 1

Hi there...because there are many reasons as to why a cat would inappropriately soiling it's important to evaluate if it's either first a medical problem and/or if it's behavioural secondly. First I'd consider the medical aspect. If he/she has a urinary tract infection (UTI) or crystals in the urine (more common symptom in male cats) this would cause inappropriate soiling. The only way to diagnose this is to have a vet conduct an exam for a urinalysis. The second medical concern...if the cat hasn't been spayed or neutered he/she may have come into sexual maturity (5/6 months old) which causes spraying behaviour (marking of territory).

If he/she is medically fine then one would need to consider the behavioural aspect. This is best to be approached with retraining litter box habits by confining the cat to a small room (e.g. bathroom) with the litterbox, food and water. The goal is to try to help your kitty relearn potty habits by having it nearby it's box for approximately 2/3 weeks or a little longer if necessary.

However, I would consider the following as to why kitty has changed potty habits. Has the the litter recently been changed to a different brand as some cats will tend to eliminate outside the box to let you know they are uncomfortable with the new product. Additionally, if the box has been moved from a previous location where it didn't have problems that should be considered as well. Sometimes cats don't like their box in a public/busy place as privacy is preferred. Moreover, some cats also will not like a box that has a lid whereas others would not like a box that has no lid. Consider trying to experiment with these ideas to see what helps (if this is behavioural related).

Finally, you may need to retrain the cat (with confinement to a room) if there was a medical problem as they will have learned to inappropriately soil your bedroom.

To clean your bedroom urine stains consider using an enzymatic cleaning solution called Nature's Miracle. This can be found worldwide and on the Internet. It is quite effective if used as instructed by thoroughly soaking contaminated items and then letting them air dry.

By having your kitty examined soon by a vet you will quickly resolve this.

Answer 2

This is usually territorial marking.... your cat wants everyone to know that YOU belong to them! Take it as a compliment.
Try asking at a Cat forum, where people will actually be able to discuss the problem with you, not just give you a one time answer.
http://www.catchat.org/forum.html
http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/
Best of luck.. it's hard but there must be something you can do. If your cat isn't fixed, that's your first step.
:-)

Answer 3

Get rid of this disgusting animal! What makes you think that Kelly Clarkson is going to come over for a night of passion with a man that sleeps with his "kitty" peeing all over the sheets? Or any other woman?

Answer 4

Maybe your cat needs to start sleeping in the living room.

Here are some sites with more-helpful information:
http://www.howtodothings.com/pets-and-animals/a2770-how-to-keep-cats-from-urinating-on-furniture.html
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1310&articleid=174

Answer 5

is it spayed/nuetered? If not that could be a reason it's doing that. Also, maybe the cat shouldn't sleep with you anymore.

Answer 6

use non-scented clumping cat litter and keep her litter box clean, maybe shut your door at night...

has she been to a vet to check for urinary tract health problems??

is she declawed?? declawed cats frequently pee where they shouldn't

Answer 7

Get another friggin' cat and ditch the one you have out in the middle of the woods. He'll be fine.

Answer 8

Get rid of the cat! Dogs are better anyway!

Answer 9

cover yourself in litter, or newspaper like a homeless person

Answer 10

Buy a cage for it and put it in there at night.