I have 4 cats, 2 5 months old, 2 20 months old. The littlest boy who is 5 months knows how to use the litter tray but still widdles everywhere else. Including memorably the bed when I was in it and now the back of the sofa.
He's a happy little cat, gets on well with the others and us and the vet says he is healthy. Any tips on how to get him just to use the tray?
2006-12-12 06:51:43 · 12 answers · asked by moijesuisunepommedeterre 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
get to your vet pronto. it sounds like he may have a urinary tract infection, fairly common in cats. the vet will test his urine and if infection is present give you antibiotics to resolve the problem.
2006-12-12 06:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this a new behavior? He might have a urinary infection. Does he urinate frequently? In small amounts? Have you ever seen blood in his urine? Does urinating seem to be painful? You should probably take him to a vet to make sure. If there isn't a physical problem, then the person that suggested locking him in a small room with the litter box is right on. He may have just recently picked up a bad habbit and needs to be reminded of his litter training.
2006-12-12 07:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Male cats spray regardless of their knowledge of the litter box. If you have a boy, I'd get him neutered as soon as you can - the longer you wait, the more he's apt to continue spraying. Cats are extremely territorial, males way more so than females.
2006-12-12 07:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by Jo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i find works best to stop your cats from doing "accidents" is to make a solution of water and anything citric like lemons and oranges. the smell repulses them. spray this where you don't want them to urinate but make sure u don't spray near the litter box as this will make them find else where besides where they should do their business. this also works on favourite flower beds etc especially neighbours cats. Please don't use ammonia in sprays since cats urine is ammonia it will only spray more thinking another cat has tried to take their territory. don't pay for nothing fancy for this spray a water sprayer and squeezing of a few citrus fruits will work just as good as forking out for expensive sprays from a pet shop. advantage of this your home will smell sweet of fruit. if necessary place cat nip in pots or food bowls near to areas where they urinate they wont want to spoil their fave treats
2006-12-12 08:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by lynz_piggy1984 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My little one started to do it and I rubbed her nose in it a few times, said a firm NO and plopped her in her litter tray! It worked for mine! Good luck!
2006-12-12 06:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by Kerry C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, you can buy a spray from a pet shop,spray it where your kitten is normally p**ing and next time it goes to p** it smells the spray and thinks i don't like that hopefully uses its tray.ps tell it off if you catch it in the act . good luck.
2006-12-12 07:24:42 · answer #6 · answered by sean.1963 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray amonia on the places he uses the bathroom at. This will also prevent him spraying later on when he older.
2006-12-12 06:58:51 · answer #7 · answered by Jessi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've NEVER heard of a cat not using its box. You must have a retarded cat.
2006-12-12 08:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by 12 November 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
often cats don't like messy litter pans. try cleaning more often
2006-12-12 07:43:13 · answer #9 · answered by coquinegra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lock him in a confined area with nothing in it at all when he goes toilet in the wrong place.
2006-12-12 06:55:22 · answer #10 · answered by Lucy Chik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋