what makes a cat pea on a bed?

Answer 1

Hi there...generally, when a cat inappropriately soils away from the litter box it is indicative of a lower urinary tract disorder/infection. Consider ringing your vet as soon as possible to have your cat evualuated and treated.

Here's an article about why cats soil inappropriately outside of the litter box by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine of Feline Health:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/Housesoiling.html

House soiling is the most common behavior problem reported by cat owners. It includes urination and/or defecation outside the litter box, as well as urine spraying.

Why do cats eliminate outside of the litter box?
One common misconception is that cats soil in inappropriate places for revenge. It is tempting to conclude, "He defecated on the living room carpet to punish me for leaving him for the weekend." But this kind of calculation requires sophisticated cognitive abilities that cats aren't believed to possess. Furthermore, this conclusion assumes that cats view their urine and feces as distasteful, when in fact they do not. It is only we humans who view it that way.

Medical Problems
So why do cats urinate or defecate on your bed or carpet? Medical problems are one possibility. Inflammation of the urinary tract may cause painful or frequent urination, inability to urinate, bloody urine, and crying during urination. An affected cat is likely to eliminate outside the litter box if he comes to associate the box with painful urination, or if he has an increased urgency to urinate. In addition, kidney, liver, and thyroid diseases often lead to increased drinking and urination. Inflammation of the colon or rectum, intestinal tract tumors, intestinal parasites, and other gastrointestinal conditions may cause painful defecation, increased frequency or urgency to defecate, and decreased control of defecation. Age-related diseases that interfere with a cat's mobility (for example, arthritis, nervous system disorders, or muscular diseases), or with his cognitive functions can also influence his ability to get to the litter box in time. In short, any medical condition that interferes with a cat's normal elimination behavior can lead to house soiling.

Litter Box Aversions
Behavioral problems, such as litter box aversions, inappropriate site preferences, or urine spraying can also lead to house soiling. An aversion implies that there is something about the litter box that your cat finds unsavory. It could be the box, the litter, the location of the box, or all three.

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Answer 2

Medical problems, stress or sudden changes are the most likely reasons.

Has the cat been to a vet? Cats who have bladder/urinary infections associate the pain of peeing with the litter box so they stop using it. A vet should check your cat out to make sure it's not sick.

Did you move recently? Are there more people than usual in the home? Unfamiliar people? New roommate/girl/boyfriend/spouse/child in the house? Loud noises the cat can hear? A new pet? Is somebody coming and going at different times than before the cat started doing this? All these can be sources of stress.

Have you put the litter pan in a new place or gotten a different kind of litter? Is the litter not getting cleaned often enough? Cats are very particular, especially about their bathroom. Some are so picky that just moving the pan from one side of the room to the other can throw them off.

Vet check first. Then try reversing any changes to the cat's litterbox and the area it's in. Finally try to eliminate sources of stress. An otherwise healthy but stressed out cat will often do better if you confine it to one room with litter, food, water, and attention for a few days.

Answer 3

It could be anything. Your cat is trying to tell you something the only way it can. Get her to the vet as soon as you can to have her checked out medically. Did you notice any little spots of blood ? If she does it again...check to see. Some cats are real fastidious and have to have an immaculate cat box. So dump out her litter and wash her box with soap and water. Rinse well and try a different litter. Cats love to dig so try Tidy Cat. On the other hand, if it's not the box, and there's nothing medically wrong like a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection), then perhaps it's behavioral. Talk to your vet.

Answer 4

i have just moved about five times in the last year or so,my cat now gets very upset when he spy's a box and will pee or do his other business in the room he runs to which is the bedroom ,so i know if your cat is nervous look out and go for the newspaper

Answer 5

Well : I guess problem which an cat's ownner must handel
only ! see when an pet drinks too much water and usally happends. Get an kitty litter box and fill that with fresh step also
make sure it's not on bed again ok ? see http://www.cathealth.com

Answer 6

Its a cat. You better believe it had a reason. Cats sometimes mark things to be territorial, because of health problems, and occasionally out of sheer spite. Did you do something to tick it off?

Answer 7

how old is the cat. Maybe it can't jump off the bed. Is the urinating done at night or daytime? Could also be angry with something or just hate the smell of the sheets.

Answer 8

Cat peas? Interesting exotic vegetables... I'll have to look on those.

Answer 9

They are marking their territory. Just like dogs, cats can be very territorial. If they like a certain person then where ever that scent is strong, the cat will spray.

Answer 10

The cat is angry for some reason at the person who sleeps in the bed. Cats can be vindictive and nasty sometimes if they think you have been mean to them.