sorry i didnt know how to phrase that. I have 2 kittens, ones almost 4 months old and the new one is about 2 and a half months old. The new kitten is doing just fine with the other cats but the older kitten is refusing to accept him.
A few days ago while I was in my room I noticed a wet area on my carpet like someone was walking with a wet sponge and it had dripped onto the carpet. Not a whole mess of pee but it was still there. I figured it was Oliver, the older of the kittens, so I rubbed his nose next to it. I thought he would had gotten the point by then but then when I walked into my room again today I noticed more pee in the new bed we bought for the new kitten.
I don't understand what I should be doing to train Oliver the oldest because he wasnt doing that before the kitten, and we already have 2 adult cats (4 INDOOR cats now, I know its a bit much)
I'm running out of room now so if anyone has any tips for me I would really appreciate it :)
2006-10-24 15:35:24 · 11 answers · asked by Stephanie L. 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
well first let me thank you for making accommodations to give these kittens a home because some are unfortunate. I had a similar problem but the thing is you cant blame a pet for doing something if you dont see them do it keep a eye on them if one behaves in such manner you can then react in whatever way you think is appropriate. Try putting their food next to each other and feed them at the same time see the trick is letting them get to know each other this has worked for me. Do the same activities with both at the same time and i assure you they will start to get along. This will make your older cat to realize the other kitten is not a threat. Good Luck.
2006-10-24 15:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, make sure your litter box is EXTRA clean for a while. Oliver may not want to use the box if the other kitten has used it. Secondly, if he does it again, dab the spot with toilet paper (white) and see if there's ANY red or pink color to it. If so, take him to the vet because he could have a urinary tract infection. Sometimes when a cat is jealous and won't pee in the box, he'll hold it until he DOES get an infection...and then when he tries to use the box, it hurts so he'll go elsewhere.
Clean up the spot with an enzyme cleaner. You can buy them in the pet store or grocery store, but if you don't use one of those, the smell will draw him back.
When he's old enough, have him neutered! He's accepted your home as his. I'm guessing your older two cats are female, and the new kitten is male? If so, Oliver is marking his turf. He may do that no matter the gender of your other cats, but if he WAS the only boy, and now there's another....Oliver is telling this new kid that the girls are HIS! Once he's more accustomed to the new guy, he'll probably stop doing that, but having him neutered will help. Good luck!
2006-10-24 22:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Never rub an animals face in the mistake. They forgot they did it about a minute after they did it, so doing it hours after they made the mistake helps not one bit. If anything, it will help the cat resent you more down the line. So best to nix that tactic now.
2) If it is an after the fact deal, you discover the mistake minutes, even hours after it happened, just clean it up and leave the cat alone.
3) If the cat is caught in the act of the mistake, then a sharp NO! and a possible tap on the nose (light tap) will do the trick. This way they associate the NO! with that mistake...and they will learn quicker not to repeat that mistake again.
4) It sounds like your kitty is jealous of the other one for certain. This you will not be able to work out for them, they will just have to work it for themselves. On your end though, just keep in mind to give them equal attention and love so this way they both know one is not favored over the other. They can tell.
5) Get your new kittens fixed ASAP. Around 6 months old is typical, and you are better able to decipher male from female...and better able to decipher neuter or spay. The quicker you have this done, the better off the cats overall will be with the urination problem...and possibly even toning down the jealously problem.
For now, suck it up and just be a good kitty mommy. And remember, don't rub thier noses in it at all...even when they do it and you catch them. Have them know you are the loving mother you are to them, but also the one who will not tolerate junk when you catch them doing it.
2006-10-24 22:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by EoC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re pattern the kitties with litter boxes.
I use a different litter box for each of my kitties, mainly because they don't like to share and it keeps cross contamination down too.
To pattern a kittie:
Place the cat in the litter box
Hold the cat by the scruff with one hand
Using your other hand take one of their front paws
Gently extend their paw directly in front of them fully.
Rub their paw across the top of the litter kind of like in a scratching motion. Do this ten or twelve times.
Switch hands and do the same thing with their other front paw.
This should work the first time you do it, but, if the kittie has an "accident" , just take the kitty to their box, and pattern them again.
I have used this method on over a dozen cats with great success.
One other thing, if you are seeing spots of urine and not puddles (like if they urinated in a spot on purpose)---it may be that the kitty is dribbling and not urinating on purpose.The kitty may have a urinary infection and need to see a vet.
Good Luck.
2006-10-24 22:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by donamarie_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubbing a cat's nose in pee doesn't make him stop peeing. Take the cat that is peeing and put him in a small room like a bathroom with his own litterbox. Keep him in that room with food until he uses the litter box regularly.
With multiple cats, you may need to have more than one litter box.
There is a link to cleaning cat urine too.
2006-10-24 22:46:46 · answer #5 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It cold be something as simple as a bladder infection and not a jealousy thing. If you are trying to incorporate the two cats I would suggest a drop of vanilla on the top of each of their heads. That way they smell the same and should think of each other as litter mates. But I would get the one kitten checked out of a bladder infection.
2006-10-24 22:42:02 · answer #6 · answered by sibohan2004 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scold Oliver and rub his nose in it. He is letting you know he's mad at you. I went through this with one of my cats after we got a new kitten. Other than putting him outside for a few minutes when he does it, scolding is all you can do. Just watch him and if you see him about to do it, scold him quickly. This is where the phrase "catty behavior" comes from and it is frustrating. Sooner or later though, it will get better. Good luck and SPAY & NEUTER!
2006-10-24 22:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be different things but your probably right. If your 4 month old doesn't want anything to do with the young one he is probably jealous. he could also be sick. You should also buy another cat litter.
2006-10-24 22:47:52 · answer #8 · answered by lee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well your supposed to have a litter box for each cat+1
never rub his nose in it, he'll get mad and i don't think they'll understand. some things can trigger a cat to start spraying, maby this is it
here's a web site that has solutions for litter box training and problems.
http://cats.about.com/od/litterbox/
2006-10-24 23:21:25 · answer #9 · answered by sm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude nobody has time to read all that. Try making your details SHORTER.
2006-10-24 22:42:58 · answer #10 · answered by platoon793 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋