2006-10-24 07:56:03 · 9 answers · asked by MustangRider 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
She just did it in the dryer. I never catch her in the act. She has been checked out by a vet a while ago because of this. We have 2 other cats a male and a female. The male is in the clinic now cuz he has liver faliure :..( But he is doing better. She did this before he got sick too. So I don't think it is his absence.
2006-10-26 01:48:51 · update #1
It's a dominance issue.
Your husband is the alpha to the cat, so she is vying to be the beta.
2006-10-24 07:58:05 · answer #1 · answered by JaMoke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a cat that would seek out my clean laudry basket. I think its a territory issue but why my clean clothes? I had to get rid of him because it was just getting too costly and too gross for me to handle.
2006-10-24 08:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by mslorikaraoke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, she is telling you that she loves you! She is marking you via your property. (Kinda verifies that she DOES NOT like your husband!)
Cats do this to show everyone who YOU belong to. Especially if there are other animals or even a new baby in the house. Give her a little extra attention.
2006-10-24 08:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats are naturally clean creatures. Teaching them to use the litter box encourages this inherent instinct. Most kittens and cats easily learn to use their litter box ... and they will usually continue to use it unless it gets too dirty.
If your cat has always used her litter box and has recently started to "mess", consider taking her to the vet to rule out any medical conditions. Medical conditions: Medical conditions which result in an increased frequency of urination or defecation may be the underlying cause for this behavior problem. These conditions include: colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, kidney or liver disease, and feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). Medical conditions which cause pain urinating or defecating, or make it difficult for the cat to get in and out of the litter box, may also result in inappropriate elimination. Such conditions include arthritis, FLUTD, anal sac disease, loss of vision, and some forms of colitis. Treatment of these medical conditions may help to resolve this behavioral problem. In addition, using litter boxes with lower sides, placing the litter box in the area in which the cat spends the most time, and increasing the number of litter boxes may be helpful
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If your cat is not using her litter box, it may be because:
Keep the litter box clean. Scoop out soiled litter daily, and change the entire box every week, putting in fresh litter. You can wash out the box with a solution of water and vinegar to help reduce the odor, and then add a little baking soda to the litter itself. An inch and a half of fresh litter is usuall plenty.
Clean any accidents immediately. If kitty does have an accident, clean the area right away with a half and half solution of white vinegar and water. This will help to eliminate the odor and hopefully prevent kitty from returning to that spot.
Stress. Perhaps your feline is anxious about a move, new furniture or carpeting, a new person or animal in the house ...
Your kitty may not like her brand of litter. Cats can be finicky; if you have recently changed the type of litter used, change it back. If not, experiment with other brands until you find one that kitty likes.
Your cat may not know where her litter box is. Especially common with young kittens or after a move. Place the litter box in a clean, accessible, and relatively quiet location and show your cat where it is. You may want to put the box on the same floor as the cat to begin with.
Show kitty where it is. Place her in the box and let her sniff. Some people have found it useful to rake their fingers through the litter to show their cat what they want her to do.
She is attracted to a previously soiled location. If your cat keeps returning to one spot, it may be a spot where another pet previously soiled. Make this spot less attractive to your pet by:
Put her food bowl there. Cats do not like to eliminate at the same place they eat.
Neutralize odour. A half and half solution of white vinegar and water will help to rid the area of any smell.
Cover the area with a plastic sheet. This will make it unpleasant to your kitty and discourage her from eliminating there.
Your cat is marking his or her territory. Male and female cats sometimes spray urine to mark their territory; this is yet another good reason to be sure you neuter your pet (neutered males are less likely to spray).
Never punish your cat for having an accident. Do not strike her or rub her nose in the mess; instead, firmly say "No!", then place her in her litter box and praise her there. In some situations, it may be helpful to confine the cat to a small room with food, water, toys, bed, and litter box. Once she is using the litter box in the smaller area, gradually allow her into larger areas of the house.
2006-10-24 08:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by Harvie Ruth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one who did it once,,,have you been around other cats?and perhaps he's claiming u for his own...my sisters cat peed on her b4 church...and totally follows her around she only has nine cats...and theyre all cool with each other
2006-10-24 08:00:03 · answer #5 · answered by fire fly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like she might be marking her territory have you been around other cats if continues have vet check her over
thank you
2006-10-24 08:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by cooks delight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she's marking her territory - yuk!!
2006-10-24 07:58:09 · answer #7 · answered by noyb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your female, she's female, she's trying to cover your scent, she wants to be dominate female.
2006-10-24 07:59:54 · answer #8 · answered by lili t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she wants you to clean the litter box.
2006-10-24 08:00:38 · answer #9 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋