My male cat pees and just recently pooped on my bed and in piles of laundry. I don't know why he's doing this.

Question

He would normally just pee on laundry or soft places but recently he also pooped in these places. His litter box is clean and he uses it on occasion.He is about a year and a half old and was born in my closet. I personally litter trained him and had no problem with this when he was little. I need him to stop because I don't want to put him outside. My boyfriend thinks that putting his nose in it will teach him a lesson but I don't think that cats learn that way. I love him to death but I need this to stop.

Answer 1

My fiance's cat has been doing this lately.

First off, if he's not neutered/altered (whichever term you like), get him neutered. He is marking his territory and no one is stopping him. The peeing is the marking of the territory, the pooping is due to the fact that it is his territory and he can do anything he wants.

If he is unable to get to his litterbox easily, make it more easily accesable, like near the quiet spot of the house. He could also not be making it in enough time, such as he gets confused and can't remember what to do, so getting another litterbox is another option.

If his litterbox is located where there is high traffic, he won't use it often, he will eliminate elsewhere. If the litterbox is too small, he might not like it. If the litterbox is located near something loud or can startle him, he won't use it often.

If he continues doing it after you have either tried or considered the options I listed, confine him in a single room, get your carpets cleaned during that of course, or confine him to a cage where he lives for about three weeks.

Answer 2

First off, I am assuming he's neutered. I am also assuming that he hasn't been declawed. Cats who are seem to have litter box issues. Not sure why. Your boyfriend is wrong, and it could be your cat is pissed at you about your boyfriend. I hope he doesn't do other things to your cat that your cat would find unpleasant. Don't put your cat outside if all this time he's been an indoor cat. Do you have any other cats using the litter box? If so, get another box and put it in another area so the cats have a choice. Finally, have your cat examined by your vet to be sure there is nothing physical going on. Your vet may also have more ideas about why his behavior has deteriorated. Good luck!

Answer 3

It has nothing to do with neutering, its a territorial thing.
Cats that are fixed will still do this behavior when upset or scared. If you brought something or someone new into the house, if you do something that upsets him or her they will let you know by "going" in a familiar spot of yours. something that smells like you, clothes, bedding, furniture etc. My friend has 3 cats 2 female and one male, occationally someone will pee in laundry. However twice after she brought home a new puppy, her male sprayed a friend and herself. Thank goodness not me. He was nutered when he was a kitten, so this behavior was new. This is a very docile cat he will go outside and just sit he won't take off, and our 7 year old nephue will carry him around in one arm and he is fine with it, he will maul him and bug him and he wouldn't hurt a flea. Another cat I I had the pleasure of meeting isn't happy when mommy by's a new mat and feels the need to spray it, I don't know if this is because he has to make it his, or he wants it gone and he feels threatened?

Answer 4

Is the boyfriend newer than the cat? If yes, there's your answer. The cat doesn't like the boyfriend. And my answer after many boyfriends and many cats over the years (I'm 47) is keep the cat, ditch the boyfriend. You will be happier.

It could also be that he has some kind of urinary tract infection or other health problem, so get him checked out by a veterinarian just in case. Oh-and veterinary visits are cheaper than boyfriends, too. Voice of experience here....

Answer 5

Putting his nose in it won't teach him anything. Animals do not think like we do. For example, if a dog chews up your newspaper & you spank him he might think you're spanking him because he didn't chew it up good enough.
If you punish your cat for this he's not going to have a clue why you're doing it.
Have there been any changes in the home recently? New friend coming over? Another pet? Are you under stress that he could be sensing? I would talk to a vet.
Good Luck

Answer 6

Is he fixed? make sure you have him neutered, or he'll mark his territory everywhere over and over. had the same problem with my 3 cats (2 are male)
if that doesnt work, you may just have to keep your bedroom door closed for awhile and keep the laundry in your room until he realizes they arent his personal soft comfy bathroom

Answer 7

I'm having some problems with my cat peeing in the same place twice. The carpet's already wrecked beyond recovery, but from what I can tell, it may be because your cat has insecurity issues and goes where he thinks it may be safe and secure.

Answer 8

He's trying to tell you something. First, take him to the vet and have your vet give him a thorough check-up. If he's not neutered, have him neutered. He may be marking territory or maybe he doesn't like your boyfriend. Don't put his nose in it. It will just upset him and make him more likely to urinate/defecate in your house.

Answer 9

He is either sick or mad at you because something in his routine has changed. Take him to the vet to rule out a bladder infection, give him more attention and possibly get another cat.

Answer 10

Make sure his litter box is clean and fresh. If the litter is full and smelly they don't like to go in it.