how do I stop my cats from peeing on a rug, not near the litter box?

Answer 1

this could be many things:
1. litterboxes should be cleaned every day
2. did you change litter type?
3. did you have your cat de-clawed?
4. cat is trying to get on your last nerve

Answer 2

Urinating in odd places can be the result of either a behavior problem or a medical problem and sometimes the difference is not always clear. Cats often urinate in unusual places to get their ownerâ€â„¢s attention when they are feeling unwell. Further, cats often urinate in unusual places in an effort to reassert their claim to territory, a need which can arise from psychological stress which can then easily lead to a diseased state. Other cats will display this behavior for purely behavioral motivations without illness. And still others have simple â€Ëœlitter box aversion.â€â„¢

There are many causes for this behavior, including psychological stress. It may be hard to determine exactly why a cat is urinating outside of the litter box and it is important to carefully observe all signs associated with this behavior. First, though, itâ€â„¢s important to have your veterinarian evaluate your cat to rule out any medical issues, such as inflammation of the bladder, before undertaking a long term behavioral approach.

Answer 3

I'm assuming that the litterbox is cleaned daily and a full litter change is done every 1-2 weeks.

take the cat to the vet and make sure there isn't a medically wrong with him. then you may have to retrain him to use the litter box by locking him in a small room with his litter box and some water.

you will also need to wash that spot on the rug with nature's miracle

Answer 4

Sometimes a cat will try to get your attention when something is wrong with it. Mostly a urine problem,you probably should take it to a vet to see if it has a urine blockage. Then find some enzyme type of carpet cleaner to use on the spot,it will totally get rid of the smell so the cat won't be attracted to the same spot. Also getting a heavy plastic carpet covered with a regular one helps because it can be washed. That the last ditch thing you can do . This is a very hard thing to stop.

Answer 5

Try covering the rug with a plastic bag (attach the bag onto the rug) for a week. Cats do not like peeing on plastic.

Answer 6

i had this problem. cats are territorial animals. they are marking their territory. clean the area to get the scent out (go to pet store to get some urine neutralizer) another thing you should do is make sure the food and water dish is not near the litter box at all. cats don't go where they eat, with that being said sprinkle dry cat food in the areas they are spraying. everytime you see them even walk in that direction spray them with water. and last of all make sure they are fixed. that's all. trust me this works.

Answer 7

put some pepper down cats hate it

Answer 8

a burlap bag a large rock and ample water

Answer 9

Get them fixed.

Answer 10

get your cat fixed!!