2006-11-08 15:06:23 · 12 answers · asked by kansasman242 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
He lives in my room. Its probably 10x10 ft. He is in there most of the day. I bring him downstairs almost every night and we sit on the couch to watch TV.
And whoever said "You can't just get rid of an animal, because the shelters are full with animals, put in there by people like you" Wtf do you mean, people like me? Because a cat pisses on everything? Its a cat, maybe it needs to go to a farm?
2006-11-08 15:24:40 · update #1
If this is new unusual behavior, he may need to see a vet. Urinary tract problems are common for neutered males. He may be asking for help the only way he can. Otherwise, he will be attracted back to the spot repeatedly because of the scent. Odor products for pet excretions are useful after a real good cleaning. If you can change the appearance and feel of the area until he forgets it that would be good. Even just a small rug or bath mat over it. May be it's time to move your furniture around to throw him off.
2006-11-08 15:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by character 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I are having the same problem with one of our cats. If you have taken it to the vet and all is well then he is just mad about something. Granted it might be hard to figure it out since cats speak cat and it appears you speak English. Look for warning signs, possibly unusual behavior perhaps before he urinates. Sounds like he loves you very much, just something he is unhappy about. Does this happen when he is shut in your room or at night when you watch television together? Some times cats don't like being confined to a room. Can you let him roam through the house rather than shutting him off from free roam of the house? Have you recently changed litter, food, do you change his water often, or taken on more responsiblities that don't allow you to spend as much time with him? Just some ideas. Vinegar will get the smell out. If he pees on some object. Wash it in the washer with normal laundry detergent.
Don't get rid of him because of this, because cats can not speak English so you can understand they have to speak through actions. He is just letting you know something is wrong. Shelters are over crowded and while a farm is an option, he loves you and it sounds like you love him too. Work it out things will be alright.
2006-11-09 00:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by CHAD 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep your litter box clean. Give your cat more attention. Play more with your cat. He wants your attention, because he is lonely. Or maybe he is smelling another animal in the house and is marking his territory. You took him in and it is your responsibility to care and provide for him. You can't just get rid of an animal, because the shelters are full with animals, put in there by people like you. Not taking care of a problem.
2006-11-08 23:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he may have a urinary tract infection. your vet can check if he needs antibiotics. a lot of times your cat may pee in front of u with this...i guess to let u know there is a problem.
is he peeing in the same spot? use a good cleaner on the rug then use vinegar over the spot to mask the urine odor. if it still smells he will pee there again.
If it's a throw rug you may have to just pick it up and get rid of it. i had one by a door the cat peed on every time so i tossed it and he was fine. weird!
i had a cat that started peeing on a spot on the carpet. i gave up and got rid of all my carpet. now my floors are all wood, tile and stone and i don't have a problem. drastic measure, but i love it now.
Good luck!
2006-11-08 23:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urinating outside side the litter box is often a sign of infection or crystals in male cats. Its very important to take him to your vet. In some cases the urinary crystals can become so severe they can block the urethra. This can be fatal and is an emergency. To avoid this your vet will need to run a urine test. Often a change in diet and a prescription for antibiotics will help clear everything up.
2006-11-08 23:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hate to say but the rug must go.The smell is inbedded into the fibers. If you cannot part with it then carpet shampoo the rug and underneath it too. Your cat has become comfortable with this area so you might want to move the litter box to that room or another one to make him curious.
2006-11-08 23:11:50 · answer #6 · answered by Melanie W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard this from an animal expert - each time the cat pees, clean it up with resolve carpet cleaner, or equivalent. Move his food near where he peed. He may continue to find other places around the house to pee. Keep cleaning, and keep moving his food bowl. Eventually he will figure out that he doesnt want to eat near his pee. Apparently this works, and Ive discussed it with other cat owners, and they agree. :)
2006-11-09 11:50:40 · answer #7 · answered by designerista 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs to visit your vet. He may have a urinary tract infection. If that's not it, have you had him recently declawed? Other than illness, the second most common reasons cats stop using the litterbox is because declawing makes their paws so sensitive that it hurts them to scrape in the litter. Good luck!
2006-11-08 23:09:23 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first of all get him checked for calcium deposits male cats get stones and they are painful also cut any fish in his diet tuna salmon ect. to high in ash for a neutered male. give him very pure bottled water ,city water is full of lime and calcium and chlorine. clean your carpets after you have neutralized them with white vinegar so he wont go in these places again but u must get his urine checked out asap. good luck
2006-11-08 23:13:16 · answer #9 · answered by petloverlady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spray vinegar on the spot, and clean your litter box
2006-11-08 23:09:19 · answer #10 · answered by twoshotjudy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋