HELP,my kitten?

Question

iv just got this kitten he is around 10 weeks old maybe a couple of weeks older, he is very loving we named him socks, he isnt happy unless he is with or around people,at night he jumps into bed to sleep with us , so i put his litter box in my big walk in closet and another in utility closet, he knows how and where to go to use potty but last night he went to sleep on my husbands chest, and when it was time for him to wake up socks peed alittle bit then jumped up to finesh in the litter box now we didnt yell any of this time ,
WHY DID HE PEE ON HIM? is something wrong with our kitten?cats are uesly clean , what happened?
P.S my husband found him peeing on a pile of our towls.
can there just be dirty cats?

Answer 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.

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 territory. Male 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.

Answer 2

Sometimes kittens pee where they're comfortable. Soft things can be appealing to them, such as towels and clothing. Your kitten probably peed on your husband because he felt safe and secure there.

This behavior should not be allowed to continue, so you should put him in his litter box every hour on the hour, give him a treat when he uses the litter box and let him know he's a good boy. If the towels he peed on were already dirty, consider putting dirty laundry in a bin with a lid. (That's what I had to do when one of my kittens did that.) If the towels were clean, you may want to try putting them away as soon as they're out of the wash. (Been there, done that, too.)

Of course, you should get your kitten checked out by a vet for UTI. UTI (urinary tract infection) occurs when the cat's urethra becomes blocked. This makes urination painful, so the cat will equate the litter box with pain and go other places. It doesn't sound like that's the case here, but a vet can make sure and, if that is the problem, can provide medicine.

Good luck in getting this problem taken care of!

Answer 3

Could just be a growing thing...just like a kid not having control when sleeping or in a sleepy state...or just plain too excited to bother to go. When he does, take him to the litter box and put him in there...he'll get the point.

If it starts to happen with some regularity I would take him to the vet though...it could be a warning sign of a more serious problem.

And yah...there are some cats that are just dirty...but that normally comes from their upbrining not personality. I knew of one cat that would actually go anywhere but the litter box which I found really weird, until I saw how gross the litter box was.....

Answer 4

That happened once with my cat when he was a kitten. It only happened once though, not quite sure what happened but my guess was that he was sleeping soundly and it just was an accident.

If it only happened once with your little guy, I wouldn't worry about it. It could be maybe he was just sleeping so soundly that when he woke up, he mistakenly went a little. But he knew enough to finish in his litter box.

If he is peeing in other places, it's called Inappropriate Elimination. If you see him doing it, then simply pick him up and plop him in the litter box. Maybe he's a bit lazy or he's getting used to his new surroundings and just got confused.

If he's constantly eliminating inappropriately, then he'll need a vet check. He could have an infection, maybe a urinary blockage....a vet check is the best thing.

Answer 5

I don't know. My kitten, Cheeto, was a 4 month old stray when I got him. I found him in my garage. He went straight for the litter box, no training necessary.

He may have a urinary tract problem, kidney problem, or it may be psychological. I think a trip to the vet is in order. He may help to train him if that's the problem.

Be patient, I'm sure Socks will grow to be a wonderful cat.

Answer 6

Oh no! Cat pee can't hurt pregnant women! That's a common myth that lands a lot of innocent cats in shelters. Toxoplasmosis, which can occur in cat feces, can but to get it your cat has to be carrying it, which is pretty rare and is almost completely non-existent in indoor-only cats.

You might want to have your little sugar-pie checked for urinary tract infections and crystals in the urine. Both of these are somewhat common and can cause peeing issues. Also, declawing can also cause litter box issues as it makes their feet very sensitive and the litter can physically hurt their feet.

Answer 7

Yes, there can be cats who are just dirty. However, I would guess in your case that he is still young and lost control. For the next few weeks supervise him closely to prevent accidents. If you aren't able to watch him, place him in a room with his litter box, water, toys, etc. Praise him when he does use the litter pan.

If this continues for a couple more days, take him to the vet to make sure it's not a urinary tract infection.

Answer 8

Well i'm sorry to tell you that cat don't always come trained. I suggest you discipline him and tell him no when he does something wrong like that cause it is wrong cat pee can be dangerous for pregnant women or people with a low immune system,
hope you hjave luck with that
good day

Answer 9

Your cat is only doing what it wanted to do. If my family doesn't like what my cat does. we started below it's chin and swack it up. Then she knows not to do that. Or if it is an outdoor cat, pick it up and put it outside after it did something wrong.

Answer 10

kittens don't come trained to us we have to train them he probably lost control if he continues call the vet and make an appointment for the little kitten to make sure he is okay
thank you