Hi there...if a cat hasn't been spayed/neutered urine spraying/marking territory is one possibility. Another one of the leading causes of cats inappropriately soiling the home outside of the litter box is usually lower urinary tract disorders/infection. Other common possibilities for litter box avoidance behaviours such as:
- changes with litter brands
- location of the litter box isn't private enough
- some cats like to have one box to defecate and another to urinate
- cleanliness (some cats are very finicky and prefer a super clean box)
- as a general rule there should be one litter box for each cat plus one extra as a back up
-unspayed/unneutered cats will mark territory if they have reached sexual maturity after the age of 5-7 months. Spaying/neutering will resolve this and should be scheduled for the procedure as soon as possible to ensure the spraying/urine marking does not become habitual. 1-800-SPAY USA to locate a shelter nearby to perform the procedure for a very low fee (free to qualifying families who are considered low income).
- urine/feces odours are being remarked. Consider using a product called Nature's Miracle Just for Cats which is an enzyme neutralizer. Cats always remark areas that have been soiled.
If all these have been ruled out, there's a chance that your cat may have developed another underlying medical problem which can contribute to accidents outside of the box. Cats will associate pain while using box and change their habits as a result.
Here's an article about why cats inappropriately soil outside their litter box by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: 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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2006-12-25 18:22:28
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answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7
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Siamese are very temermental, And teritorial, if it's a male it's marking teritory, or there's a female in heat, If female she's just angry, don't worry, just get some urine out from a pet store, and teach it that it's not good. Also if this is becoming a huge problem the best thing to do is fix the little animal, because it will more than likely get worse over time.
Hope this helps, Take care.
2006-12-26 02:23:07
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answered by ~*~SpitFire~*~ 2
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If it is a male, it is because he is marking his territory and won't stop until he is neutered. If it is a female, they also sometimes urinate around the house until they are spayed. It also could be that the cat box is too dirty or that they weren't properly litter trained.
2006-12-26 02:14:53
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answered by angelbaby109_83 2
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In my experience, when my cat peed on my things it was either he was mad (I wasn't spending enough time with him, or we had just moved to a new house, etc) or he was sick, he had a bladder infection.
Best bet is to take him to the vet. They will establish whether it is medical or not, and if not, suggest ways to correct the problem.
Good luck, cat urine is hideous.
2006-12-26 02:16:17
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answered by concretebrunette 4
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i wanna know is it tryed or is it just doing that well it could have a bladder problem you should take it 2 the vet and see what they say
2006-12-26 02:14:35
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answered by Bria m 1
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hes just showing u that u r his property i know its annoying but he loves u so much. if its a he perhaps fixing up will help. if not just ring your local vet they will help u . good luk.
2006-12-26 02:29:21
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answered by joybell 2
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LOL just wanted to add when I first saw this I was thinking your twin,...not your cat.
I think its bed time for me.
2006-12-26 02:20:51
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answered by Anonymous
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they are either mad at you or spraying their territory you might want to get them spayed or neutered
2006-12-26 02:14:22
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answered by jody n 7
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you made her mad ..better make it up to her or him
2006-12-26 02:14:15
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answered by Anonymous
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