I have two cats. They are both a year and a half old and I've had them both since they were 8 weeks. The girl is completely normal. However, my boy has started acting weird. He has been potty trained since I adopted him but he recently started peeing and pooing aorund the house. This is extremely frustrating and since I will not get rid of him, I am hoping somebody will know what to do.
2006-10-29 19:17:01 · 15 answers · asked by Jennifer G 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
The first thing to think of for any litter box trained kitty who is wetting outside the box is a urinary tract infection, no matter their age. Take the cat to the vet and get the urine tested and some antibiotics. Male cats are more prone to UTI than female. 8 weeks is a tad too early to be marking territory, that is why we wait until the little critter is 6 months to have spayed, male or female.
After antibiotic therapy and the little one is still wetting outside then look at the kind of litter. Some cats are totally turned off with heavy perfume..some cats like at least 2" deep to scratch around in. Most important, make sure the box is in a place where it is quiet and he is not being disturbed doing his business by other animals or people passing by.
Hope this helpful and good luck... Animals are a gift take good care.. Callie Cat
2006-10-29 19:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by calliew01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking him to the vet to rule out any health issues would be a good thing to do. As far as behavioral issues, it could be that he's upset with you or changes that have been made around the house. He may be picking up on new odors and is marking his territory. If he's going to the bathroom repeatedly in the same spots, then clean the area well and apply an odor neutralizing product (available at pet stores). Also you can discuss behavioral issues with the vet. You can also try googling his specific behavior/symptoms.
2006-10-29 19:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may have a urinary tract infection or crystals, this is typical behaviour when they have some discomfort peeing. Get him to the vet and get him tested. You can collect urine for analysis by putting a sterile cup under his tail when he pees. careful, this can be life threatening for males, because they block. Give him formula food for urinary problems, better canned food, even better add some water in it too. See what happens. He might need antibiotics, though. If he is neutered, the chance I am right is higher.
2006-10-29 19:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my female cat six years ago when
I brought another cat in the house but I had to re-tran her to use the literbox. You put the cat his litterbox food and water in another room make trips in the room place him in the litterbox and show him that he goes in ther not around the room treat him when he does right and flick him on his nose when he does wrong. Do this for a month or longer. and dont let him outta the the room till he does right.
2006-10-29 23:18:18 · answer #4 · answered by Nannshe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is not fixed, he is marking his territory. I can't explain the pooing, he might be sick. Try fixing him, that will solve the problem.
It is odd he would be marking his territory if he grew up with a "sister". I had a cat that I had to put to sleep :( and he pissed in the house because he would get alot of bladder infections.
2006-10-29 20:04:38 · answer #5 · answered by Chris B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am just wondering if your male cat is desexed ? It could be just the fact that they both are now adult cats and one of them has decided to start marking his territory. It is a good idea to give them separate litters and in different areas. Just some suggestions. A vet will be able to give you some good advice or perhaps your local animal shelter, good luck.
2006-10-29 19:21:59 · answer #6 · answered by Bentele 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get him fixed. Then buy him his own litter box and place it another part of the house that is his own. That way he doesn't need to mark to make your house his own. If that doesn't work, buy some pampers and make him use them. Cats don't want to feel their own waste on their bodies, and when you see him trying to do that, carry him to his own litter box and Make him go there. Take control of your animal or he will take control over you.
2006-10-29 19:32:26 · answer #7 · answered by meowzer mix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peeing and pooping outside of the litter box (when they know that they are supposed to use it and only it) is abnormal. take it to the vet. once my cat started peeing on my bed and in front of the doorway (the most used areas by me) i later discovered that she was being poisoned by my neighbors. She was trying to tell me that something was wrong but i couldn't see it...all i saw was that she was peeing on my bed and making me furious. i waited too late to do anything and had to put her to sleep b/c she got too sick one day. dont let something bad happen to your kitty. i know vet bills are high, but its worth it when you know your kitty is safe.
2006-10-29 19:22:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
also, you could try getting special kitty litter. at many pet stores, there is a type of kitty litter that is supposed to super attract them to make them want to use it. it is more expensive, but it could work.
2006-10-29 19:25:43 · answer #9 · answered by wild_fire_berri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes probably marking his territory, get him fixed. if thats not the case you're not cleaning the litter box often enough.
2006-10-29 19:20:14 · answer #10 · answered by absynthian 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋