When either me or my partner are at home my kitten will use here kitty litter but when we have gone out I come home to little wee patches on my bed, clothes etc. Please tell me why and what I cant do???
2006-11-19 12:14:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi Amy...young kittens can sometimes find it overwhelming to be left alone in a large space therefore it's helpful when leaving home to consider keeping them isolated in a small room with their litter box as well food, water and bedding. If the kitten is approximately between 5-7 months of age it's possible it has reached sexual maturity and could be territorial marking. Spay/neuter would resolve the marking if this the case. Alternatively, some cats develop bladder infections which then would require a visit to the vet to be examined and treated with a short coarse of antibiotics.
Here's an article by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine of Feline Health about inappropriate soiling causes: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/housesoiling.html
2006-11-19 13:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Some felines will refuse to use the litter box if it isn't absolutely clean. And some will rebel to tell you they are bored when there is nobody at home. The other thing is that maybe it's an un-neutered male doing the marking thing.
You should be able to narrow down the problem by process of elimination (no pun intended). I'd go for the companion pet as a last resort until you try the other possibilities. After all, getting another cat is not going to make the catbox any cleaner. And you should get your pet fixed anyway - to keep your cat, you and your partner happier. Because who wants a mensturating, yowling, horney unspayed female cat or nasty smelling, always meowing to run the roads, cojones licking unneutered male? Really. Plus, Sure, your kitty having kittens when she is matured would be cute, And more expensive (litter, food, vaccinations, food, litter) And smellier (more poo, more dander, more hair everywhere), And heart-breaking when it's time to sell/give them away.
Dang. This has progressed into a monologue for pet population control. Sorry bout that. :-)
So after all that, maybe think about getting her a playmate (fixed, of course).
2006-11-19 12:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by zoointheburbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you dating someone new, or someone moved in recently? Is there any reason for her to be jealous? If not, then maybe she is doing it for attention. My recommendation is this; Lock her in the room with the litter box in it, while you are out of the house. Then, there is no excuse. Preferably a small room so she can't wander. Hopefully she'll get the point, quick. If she's gonna act like she can't figure it out while your not around, Then you must treat her in the proper manor. Good luck to you!
2006-11-19 12:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa Marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAybe your cat feels that if you are not home that she can do what she feels.I think that teh best way to deal with this problem is to be consistant and show her what see has done wrong, pat her on the butt and set her in the litter box everythime you find her pee on you bed,cloths ect.
2006-11-19 12:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by AvOnDaLeGuRl4LiFe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you leave the house, put your kitten in the bathroom with a litter box.
Your kitten may be very lonely. Perhaps you need a second cat.
2006-11-19 12:22:17 · answer #5 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not say if it has been doing that long or just recently or what.. sometimes the little stinkers are angry that it is being left alone and will get back at you by peeing on the floor or something like that JUST TO GET attention. Usually it does not last long.. I trained mine by taking it. RUBBING its nose in the urine and then taking it to the litter box and gave it a soft whack on the rear
2006-11-19 12:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
first things first, get her to the vet pronto. she may have a urinary tract infection. the vet will look at a urine sample and tell you if it's an infection or not. if it is, it's generally curable with anti biotics, if NOT then its a behavioral thing and your vet should have tips on how you can stop the problem.
2006-11-19 12:18:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe he dosen't like the litter box
2006-11-19 14:43:57 · answer #8 · answered by It'S Justin❤ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be because he doesn't really care and know one is their so he pee's where ever he wants
2006-11-19 12:17:45 · answer #9 · answered by zoey10coo1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be seperation aniexty or it could be that the kitty may have a urinary tract infection.
2006-11-19 12:17:15 · answer #10 · answered by Jessica T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋