I have 3 cats, 2 are from the same litter. The two are both afraid of everything, especially loud noises. One of them, though, hides behind or under the couch and never comes out. He even pees on the carpet in his hiding place, even though 2 litter boxes are 5 feet away He hisses at my husband and anyone else who tries to approach him. My husband and I are very tired of finding pee under the couch. He's been doing this for almost 2 years now and we've had him checked for bladder infections earlier this year (negative). We don't mind that he hides all the time, we are just tired of the pee everywhere. He pees on clothes (if left on the floor), or a new couch. We tried pet spray, didn't help. Any suggestions would really help!! BTW - he's a tabby, shy of 2 years old. He's neutered but has all 4 claws. The third cat is a girl, 6 years old, we've had her for over a year. (his behavior started before we got her).
2006-12-17 06:10:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Talk to your vet about things to calm your cat down.....there are herbs and drops to put in the water and plug-ins that help to ease anxiety. If those don't work, talk to the vet about a sedative to help ease the fear. Something happened and your cat is building the anxiety more and more. Perhaps by breaking the cycle you will be able to help your kitty. Maybe you should seclude him in a room for awhile with all the neccessities, and allow him some alone time to calm down. Mainly, talk to the vet about anxiety.
2006-12-17 06:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by Lilah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chances are that your cat has been mis treated when he was young to be that peranoid. My cat Jerry is peranoid to everybody but me because I treat him so well. I'm not trying to brag I'm saying that maybe if you show the cats how gentle and loving some people are and that not everyone will mistreat them. Also, the thing about peeing behind the couches in the same spot I have an answer for that to. Since you have 3 cats (like I do) I would strongly suggest cleaning the cat box 3 times a day like I do. Also, when cats pee somewhere they remember how their urine smells. The point of this is to own certain places but the pee on the place continuasly so their scent doesn't go away and every other creature knows it. You have to remove that sectioning of the carpet or wood, throw it away, clean under the spot you removed and cover it with a new piece of flooring. This should work. Good luck!
2006-12-17 07:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by Bumble Bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
were the cats shelter cats? How old were they when they were seperated from the mother. i have a cat that someone had abandoned at a very early age, i found her in the woods almost dead. I've had her for 2 years now, and she is still very very timid. She show affection at times and lays down with me after i fall asleep, but is ery very jumpy. the vet told me that if a cat leaves it's mother too early, it can develop poor social skills due to lack of teaching. Your cats will probably always show timidity. Is your house very busy, a lot of people coming in and out , or noisy? He may be better off in an environment with no other cats. Do you have a friend or relative that the cat is familiar with? (without other pets) Maybe try to see if they can keep him for a month or so, and if his behavior improves in that kind of environment, then you may find an answer.
2006-12-17 06:47:08 · answer #3 · answered by C.C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 10:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grab your cat hould him firmly why doing what hes scard off but i absoultly am shore he wasnt abused when young but must have been freked out by the thaings and still is if that dont worke just make it to ware he cant get to his hiding spot
2006-12-17 08:24:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your cat's head down toward the pee and say NO!
2006-12-17 06:33:11 · answer #6 · answered by Adlih M 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Maybe your kitty is sick. Take it to the vet, don't give up on him.
2006-12-17 06:23:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you kitty is sick. sorry to say that, but that is what it sounds like. you said you took him to the vet? good job. i dunno, other than he's just scared a lot. sorry.
2006-12-17 06:18:50 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs.Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid off her
2006-12-17 06:20:08 · answer #9 · answered by antonio e 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋