She's an 8-year-old spayed female and she tends to do it in my bedroom. I'm away at university for most of the year. We have provided a litter box (a selection of litterboxes, in fact) and we have no dogs. We have one other cat, also an 8-year-old spayed female. My cat has had hormone problems in the past. What's going on? I'm either going to have to replace my cat or my carpets at this rate.
2006-09-04 05:25:00 · 9 answers · asked by Fruitbat 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
she might have a bladder infection. or her hormones have been thrown off again and she feels she must mark her territory b/c of the other cat. either way, see your vet.
if not, try spraying some bitter apple spray on the carpet - they usually sell some at pet stores to keep your pets out of things you dont want them to get into.
you can also try seeing an animal behaviorist or trainer - your vet might have #'s for some in your area.
2006-09-04 05:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She could be angry with you for being away. Or she could be in pain while going to the bathroom. Although, that depends on how long this has been going on since she's doing it mainly in your bedroom. And since it's mainly in your bedroom, I can't help but think it's something personal.
You're going to have to get rid of the smell where she's been going to the bathroom. Remember that pee can get down far and cats have an exceptional sense of smell, so pulling the carpet back and cleaning way down may be necessary. If she's going in a particular corner, put something there so she can't anymore.
I'd recommend a cat book....I really like Cats for Dummies. There's a lot of information in it about unwanted behaviors and how to remedy them.
Good luck!
2006-09-04 12:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My female cat has had this problem since we obtained another female cat. She may not like sharing a litter pan or it is not clean enough. My cat is very finicky. If it is not cleaned to her standards she will go outside of it. Try cleaning it more or try a new litter. You can also put the litter pan in the bedroom where she is going. Vets can give you good ideas on solving this problem too.
2006-09-04 12:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by Kristy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give her ONE litter box....put her in it u then scratch her paws in the litter....this will take care of you're problem if not she may just be getting old&set in her ways...do u let her get away with this behavior?
2006-09-04 12:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by LUCY 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A well-placed bullet will solve the problem.
2006-09-04 12:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by Pregnant lady 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
because outdoor cats have no manors, they think they can pee anywhere
2006-09-04 12:27:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
She does that to show her LOVE for you! She's sharing! :-)
2006-09-04 12:30:23 · answer #7 · answered by Ronnie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just a nasty cat...
2006-09-04 12:28:04 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
BECAUSE YOU'RE LETTING HER...
2006-09-04 12:31:26 · answer #9 · answered by (\ G®1M R34|Dê® /) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋