how do i stop cats from using the bathroom behind dressers etc.?

Question

my cats always use the bathroom behind dressers or other hard to reach places. is there anyway to stop that

Answer 1

Hi there...if this is something that recently developed, first consider all the possibilities 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/un-neutered if cat is over the age of 5-7 months. Cats will become aggressive as they sexually mature and territorially mark with either urine or defecating.

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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Answer 2

Here's what I did (worked for me). If there's still some leftover cat pee, soak it with a dry cloth and put it into someplace else, say, a bathroom. Then clean that place and lock your cat in the bathroom. You have to endure the strong smell though. After a while, the cat would most probably make the bathroom its new toilet

Answer 3

The web pages under ought to provide help to out. initially i could shop the bathing room door so he's no longer compelled to pass there. cleansing the section w/ an enzyme cleanser is beneficial. Nature's Miracle, OutRight, and easy answer are good techniques. Neutering could help, yet whilst he's on the vet medical institution it ought to be a good theory for them to take a urine pattern by employing cystocentesis and run a urinalysis and sedimentation to boot as deliver a pattern of the urine out for custom. Urinary tract infections are uncommon in very youthful cats yet they do in some situations ensue, to boot as FUS it extremely is an inflammatory syndrome. And in case you haven't any longer extremely wiped sparkling the clutter field these days, like with cleansing soap or bleach, this is beneficial to do this to boot.

Answer 4

They hate dirty litter boxes for one thing ,and they hate that scented cat littler for another.
Some cats will not use a dirty litter box so it is best to clean it every day. Use that Scoop Away clumping at litter.
To break them of using the wrong places, spray room air freshener behind the furniture since they hate the smell of it.
but my guess is that their litter box is smelly and dirty.
They are trying to hide it from you so you won't punish them.
The scented air freshener sprayed where they are going to the bathroom will keep them away from the area.

Answer 5

are they little box cats becuase if they are it could be becuase that they dont like the little or it is in an area they dont like to go. or even they dont like the way the litter box is to private or to open... is thebox clean.....anywise with the spot behind the dressers. put lemon juice on the place where they use the bathroom and dont rub their face in it, it will only encourage them to go their again.

Answer 6

Keep multiple litter boxes in the house and also make sure to clean them daily.

Also like above poster said, have all your animals spayed/neutered which will help them to stop marking their territory.

I have a female cat that does the same thing if both boxes are not clean. Even if I just cleaned them and one of my males goes potty in that box she will not touch it. If your cat is one of mine, you might try one of the electric type litter boxes. Littermaid makes one and litte robot makes another. Personally I like the litter robot, but it is expensive but worth every penny.

Good luck

Answer 7

clean their litter box

if it is a male cat - have them neutered - they are marking their territory