1 Year, 2 month old cat has started peeing on the carpet?

Question

I have two cats, both spayed, the first is over five years old, the second is 1 year and 2 months. They get along very very well, and have always been loving and well-behaved.

I just moved apartments over a week ago and went from hard wood floors with rugs on them to wall-to-wall carpets. The cats seemed relatively unaffected by the move--I would even say they love the new place more--the youngest was up and about (she is curious about everything) as soon as we let her out.

Now, for the first time since we've had her, she has started peeing on the carpet in two different places. She poos in the litterbox with no problem. She has done this three times now, and I don't know what to do. Besides the peeing, I would say her behavior is the same as it was in the old apartment if not happier. Anybody else have the same thing happen to them? Any advice? PLEASE HELP!

Answer 1

Some possibilities are: even though the move went smoothly she may be upset about the move, or a former pet used the carpet and it is in the padding, (i married and moved in with my husband and could not bring my cat in the house because their cat had peed on the carpet - no matter how many times it was treated my cat would use/go to that spot guaranteed!), or take the cat to the vet she may have a urinary infection.

Answer 2

Tyler,
first check the urine for blood or deep amber color. Your cat may have a urinary tract infection.

Second, the move may actually have changed the social structure between the two cats. Cats are very territorial and will let you know if they feel their territory is being threatened. A lapse in litter box training is often a means to express their displeasure. Some cats feel the need to mark their territory (even if fixed) and the move may have initiated that. Also, make sure the box is ALWAYS clean. Some cats are very picky about that.

The places she has already peed, use PetZyme or a similar odor remover. After the carpet dries and the smell is gone, try putting catnip there instead. Then she can roll in the catnip and mark the area with her facial scent glands instead.

Did you leave her carrier out as a "safe place"? Maybe with one of the old throw rugs in it. I've had cats all my life, and each one is different, but I think (if she isn't sick) the move has bothered her more than you think.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Well you aren't going to like this but...
First of all she may be a little freaked out by the move.
However the best remedy Ive found is to take the cat and the litter box to a small room in the house...preferably the bath room
Keep her food in their as well. And basically keep her in there for two to three days. DO NOT let her out for any reason.
You can go in and pet her and spend time with her. But you have to follow through for at least 2 days. After that. Let her out, put her food and litter box in the same place you had it. And that should stop the problem.
The only other reason she would pee outside the box is if it isn't clean enough for her...or she may have a bladder or kidney infection. Check with your vet first.
I had the same problem with one of my cats and after putting her in the bathroom for two days. She hasn't peed anywhere but the litter box since.

Answer 4

Anytime there is a change in the routine of a cat they can and will express their displeasure by peeing in other places besides the litter box. Your cats might apprear happy in your new house, but they are adjusting.

My cat used to do the same thing when ever she was mad at the people. Our vet told us to set up a litter box in an area of the house and then confine the cat to that area...like kitty jail. This forced your cat to use the box.

If the problem continues, talk to your vet and see what he/she suggests.

Answer 5

I know how you feel, first off, you need to somehow keep the kitties out of the area while you clean it with an enzyme, its the only way to get the urine smell out and you must make sure you get enough liquid onto the carpet to get the padding and/or floorboard below. This may take a few times of doing it to completely get rid of the smell.

Secondly, while you are waiting for everything to dry, cover, lightly, with aluminum foil. Cats do not like the feel of the foil and they tend to stay away.

Afterwards, keep something like treats, cat nip or something else they like alot in that corner or spot to show them that it is not a rest area.

This has worked for me and I'm sure it will help you!

Answer 6

Your cat may be smelling where another pet previously peed, or maybe she just smells something on the carpet and decided to pee there. Now, of course, she smells her own pee there and thinks that's the place to go. You need to clean it as well as possible and get rid of the smell. You could try one of the pet store products places and see what they recommend. Then make sure you put her in her box occasionally to remind her that its where she is supposed to go - and keep her box clean. My female cat freaked out after a bath and sprayed on my fountain. I cleaned it well and she has not gone on anything else since.

Answer 7

Oh gosh, ya know, I'd bet a bunch of money I don't have to bet, lol, that there was another cat living in your new place, and maybe, even tho you cannot smell anything, that it had previously urinated in that spot.
Try some Indoor NO, to keep cat away and if it continues in other areas, you may wanna hve it checked for a UTI. (Urinary track infection), hope it will end as quickly as it started!
And enjoy your new place!

Answer 8

I was wondering if the old tenants had a cat that had peed in the same location that your cat are peeing in now we can't smell it put the cats can
thank you