My male 2 year old cat used to go in the litter box. Now he insists on peeing anywhere but, the litter box. And he is chewing all of his hair off. Is he mentally unstable? Or have a medical problem?
2006-10-18 14:32:00 · 22 answers · asked by Urchin 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Usually when a cat suddenly no longer uses the litterbox-its usually due to a medical problem. Do you see him chewing his hair off or due you just notice the fur gone for cats who are allergic to fleas will lose patches of hair at a alarming rate.You really need to have him checked by the Vet so he can be properly diagnosed and then get the appropriate medication to help him and you. There could be a correlation between the two or two separate things going on. My cat loses fur although I never have seen a flea -the first time (happens so very seldom)took to the Vet and she had 1 flea. Not using the littebox could be a urinary tract infection which means he is actually getting too much magnesium in his food and its crystalizing and building up in the urethra-only a VET can diagnose. I give my Cat food that says it protects against the urinary tract infection. Give her NUTRO Brand Cat food-has no By-Products in it-the junk parts of the animal-----Only buy food at PetFood Stores and Not the Grocery Store for they just aren't as good or healthy for the pet.and Nutro is a good quality healthy food but not too expensive it is not possible for animals to be mentally unstable-do not have the psychoses that humans get. So take your cat to the Vet ASAP for if Urinary most important the cat gets help before it gets way serious for if not treated will cause the cat to die.Good Luck
2006-10-18 14:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cystitis is a common problem. Take the kitty to your vet and they will either perform a cystocentesis ( draw urine from the bladder witha syringe) or they will let the kitty urinate in a special litterbox at the clinic and this may require you to leave him for a couple hours or even overnight if the bladder is empty. Cultures, xrays, bloodwork may be required depending on the urinalysis but most often just antibiotics are dispensed at first and the cat is placed on a canned food only diet in our clinic. He could have crystals and/or bladder stones and there are various treatments depending on which kind of stone. Above all you need to increase water intake by feeding canned food and giving a water fountain made for kitties. A bladder constantly being flushed by good hydration will not allow crystals and inflammation to develop. Always attend to the litterbox despite what the urinalysis reveals. Make sure you have one box per kitty plus one extra. Remove hoods and liners, use clumping litter and scoop twice a day and place boxes in convenient areas for your cat. A laundry room is not appropriate, the noise of the washer/dryer can suddenly scare a cat that is using the box. A cat that holds his urine waiting for a cleaner box keeps the urine in his bladder too long, setting up a good environment for bacteria/crystals to develop. Cats avoid the litterbox when a cystitis is present due to either frequency, a dirty box and/ or associating the box with pain of cystitis. Giving the kitty a new, fresh, big box will help immensely. Like us, they prefer their 'restrooms' clean and inviting. If you own a male cat, it is imperative to have the urine check quickly if your kitty is urinating frequently and/or straining. They can block with crystals and an obstructed kitty can die within a day or two. This is a medical emergency.
2016-03-18 21:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He very likely has a urinary tract infection and is in a great deal of pain. Not using his litter box is his only way of letting you know he's in trouble. Male cats are particularly prone to UTIs, and he needs to be seen by a veterinarian ASAP!
2006-10-18 14:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by sunflowerjean63 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have a medical problem. Diabetes and renal failure come to mind as the usual suspects. If after going through all the possibilities for emotional distress (major changes in the house and feeding habits, your emotional stability, etc.) and coming up with nothing, I would suggest a trip to the vet. I don't mean to scare you, sometimes its just a phase they go through; but its very much worth it to get your little boy checked out. If he is chewing all his hair off too, that is not a great sign. We took our ten year old tabby to the vet after the same sort of thing and found out he had diabetes, athsma (we thought he had allergies) and pancreatitis. Good luck iwth your kitty.
2006-10-18 14:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by Angela 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He might not have a problem at all!! Is he nuetered? If not then that is why and he is marking everything as his....did you get a new pet...that might also be a case of him marking everything as his...is he declawed? if so then that is why because he is looking for a softer place to go instead of the rough litter, and if this is the case then watch out for the furniture and bed(s).
2006-10-18 14:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by nemochik1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think he may need to see a vet. When my kitty stopped using the box, it was because he had crystals in his urine and it hurt to go pee. He tried to not pee, but, eventually would loose control and go wherever he was.
Hair loss is another indication that something is just not quite right with your cat.
Yup, I would take him to a vet asap.
Good Luck.
2006-10-18 14:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by donamarie_1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is going through the Terrible Two's. Put it on the naughty mat.
2006-10-18 14:40:56 · answer #7 · answered by Pooroldpossum 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He may have a uninary track infection. I know if they don't have control of their bladder that may be the reason. Bring him to the vet, it is easy to find out what is wrong.
2006-10-18 14:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take them to the doctor/vet some thing bad is going on, do not leave it any longer. In Australia you can ring the R.S.P.C. A. for phone advice
2006-10-18 14:40:22 · answer #9 · answered by kate 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To tell you the truth i think your cat might have something wrong with him.I would take him to the vet and get him checked up.
2006-10-18 15:51:12 · answer #10 · answered by stacy_diva_girl619 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋