Sometimes I have to leave my cat alone over the weekend. When I come home I find that she's peed somewhere in the house. Usually it's the bathroom rugs, so I started closing that door. This time it was the laundry basket. Is she just getting back at me for leaving her alone?? Her litter box is always clean when I leave, so I know it's not because her litter box is too dirty for her to go in.
2006-09-27 09:28:56 · 16 answers · asked by tdeck11 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
She's letting you know she's p*ss*d off, pardon the pun. I was in the hospital for a couple of days following surgery. When I came home I found a surprise in the middle of my clean bed!!!!! PEE AND POOP!!!!!!!!! Then I was p*ss*d off! &^#@*%&^^!
Anyhow, I'm not sure which one did the deed. I think it was Olivia, the most timid one of the bunch. The only thing I could do about it was the laundry. REAL fun when you have a nice big fresh incision. Anyhow, yes, your kitty is trying to express her displeasure. Next time it might be your bed, sofa, shoes, etc. Try leaving the TV on for her, just to keep her company. Keep all the doors to other rooms closed. She seems to like to pee on soft materials, maybe put an old towel or sheet in the laundry basket and just throw it out if she pees on it and you can wash out the basket. This might prevent her from peeing on the sofa. Or before you go away, remove the new bathroom rug and put an old towel down on the floor instead. If she only does these little messes when you are away and not when you are around, she isn't sick with bladder/kidney problems. If she starts doing it all the time, then off to the vet for an exam!
2006-09-27 10:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by kitty-mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats won't use a box that has been used for more than a day. Do you have some one come in a clean the box daily? The problem may also be the type of litter you use. Is it scented? Cats have much more sensitive noses then we do, be sure to use an unscented litter. Once a cat starts peeing out side the box they are very likely to continue so good luck. I wouldn't close the door it is easier to wash a bath mat then clean the carpeting.
2006-09-27 23:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone once told me "When you go out and don't return your cat assumes you have been eaten by a predator". That's funny and also true. I think your cat is stressed when you "disappear" and leave her all alone and that is the cause of the urination, not spite.
If you do have to be away a lot of the time and she is entirely emotionally dependent on you in her life I think she should have a cat companion when you do have space in your life to bring them together, with proper introductions etc.
Not a kitten and not another adult female. A young neutered male cat would most likely make the best companion. Go to a shelter to find one, adoption counselors can help you pick one as they may know something of the background of the cat, has he been with other cats, etc.
2006-09-27 17:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she is getting back at you. If you already work a full-time job, she is lonely most of the time and needs you there at night. My cats do the same thing if I leave them alone for 2 or more nights.
2006-09-27 16:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by ♥gingeylynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents cat did that too! They are mad at you for leaving and are getting back at you. Not much you can do really. There is this spray you can get from the pet store that you can spray around the house. The cats don't like the smell of it so they won't go potty there. Give it a shot...
2006-09-27 16:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by Kimberly K 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've had to leave my kitty a time or two for a couple days and he's done the same thing. I talked to the vet about it..and they said it's the kitties way of saying they are angry you left them.
They get lonely for your company and miss you. So they get revenge by "destroying" something of yours...
Good luck... having a second kitty will help or something that will your kitties mind off of missing you will help too.
2006-09-27 17:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Cats do not act out of spite. Do you really think that cats understand that they are "ruining" your things by peeing on them?
The cat is acting out of stress. A product called Comfort Zone may help. It uses a synthetic pheromone to reduce anxiety. Most pet supply stores sell it, and you can get it online. You might also have someone stop in and visit her at least once while you are gone so that she isn't so lonely/worried.
2006-09-27 16:39:02 · answer #7 · answered by melissa k 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I NEVER leave my cat alone for that long. They get bored and she's probably really mad at you. If I were you I'd either a)get another cat so they can occupy one another or b)get a cat sitter to come and PLAY with your cat.
Cats need attention and they need to be played with DAILY. If you can't handle that, you shouldn't have a cat.
2006-09-27 18:21:30 · answer #8 · answered by mirage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat could be sick, which is something you should discuss with your vet. Lots of cats, though, will do this when they are mad at you. Maybe try sending her to a kennel for the weekend when you can't be home.
2006-09-27 16:37:39 · answer #9 · answered by m_s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could be upset that you aren't there...Maybe try leaving a radio or tv on when you are gone. Maybe she is scared or lonely and the noises will soothe her.
2006-09-27 16:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by dodge_bee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋