how can i stop my cat from ???

Question

peeing behind my brothers chair.....Our male cat who is about 7 years old (he's been fixed) has recently started peeing on the back of a chair in my brothers room...the first time he did it my brother YELLED "NO" grabed him and put him in his litter box then,the next day he did it again my brother grabed him swatted him on the *** and said "NO" and again put him back in the litter box then like 3 hours later on purpose this cat came right back and did it again then ran off before he could get caught....how can we stop him from doing this?

Answer 1

I agree completely with CJD. My male cat was fixed and started peeing on a rug in the corner of my bathroom one day. I tried all kinds of spot control and it didn't work. He then started to cry when he used the litter box and it turned out he had bladder stones. You MUST take your cat to the vet immediately to get checked up. His stones became serious.

They weren't caused from his food either. I was feeding some of the best food out there and it was caused by his litter. The chemicals in some litters is horrible for cats and caused calcium oxalate stones. I now use a Great clumping litter called Swheat Scoops (www.swheatscoop.com ). During this time my cat went through so much turmoil that he became diabetic and now requires two shots of insulin every day. I feel HORRIBLE for ever buying that cat litter and for neglecting my poor baby.

Something is wrong with your cat and he needs medical attention ASAP. I cannot stress this enough. Also, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE NEVER HIT AN ANIMAL! They don't know why you are hitting them and this type of punishment is not only hurtful and confusing to your pet but also Illegal. People who have animals need to realize that they are DEFENDANT ON US for security, nutrition, love and safety. If you don't understand that hitting an animal is wrong, then you need to find it a better home. Think about how you would feel if it does turn out that your kitty is sick and you punished him for that. How would you feel is someone spanked you for throwing up? Get your kitty to a vet ASAP! PLEASE!

Answer 2

Well, for starters, you certainly must not yell at your cat. This will only serve to make your pet insecure, and even more prone to 'mark his territory'.

Firstly, clean the spot thoroughly with a solution of biological washing powder and warm water. This will remove any traces of substances that will lure your pet back to the same spot.

Next, examine why your pet might have begun to feel insecure. Have you recently acquired a new pet, or has someone new moved in? Have you changed the litter, or have you changed his food? Is the litter tray scrupulously clean [cats will not use a dirty box] and have you situated it in a private place away from his food? Cats, like us, don't want to pee near their food!

If all else fails, you should get him checked by your vet. He may have a urinary disorder which can be cured with a course of antibiotics. In other cases, a special hormone diffuser or spray on the area can do the trick.
Again, please never hit your pet. It will only make the problem worse.

Answer 3

Be very careful and watch your kitty.....if cats stop eating suddenly - it may not be the food. Cats will often stop eating if they are sick (i.e. Urinary tract infection, blockage, stomach ache). Watch her carefully, is she acting normal other than just not eating? Has she used the litter box? Now if everything else is normal - try and pick some of the new colored pieces out of the food and see if that helps. If not, I've been there and done that trying to switch my cats food before they are "ready". They are stubborn little creatures and will make themselves sick before they change their food! One way I have been successful is putting their regular food in the bowl and using the new food as "treats" until time to fully intergrate it in. Now if she still won't eat for another day or so. Take her to the vet, cats can get very ill by not eating and not using the litterbox. Hope this helps and please don't give a cat milk (cow's) they don't have the ability to digest it and its not good for them....

Answer 4

you can't stop him by putting him in his litter box. It's not like a dog. Once he marks his spot...it's marked forever. You could try a repellent from the pet store on the back of his chair. It's a smell that cat's dislike. And if that doesn't work...you'll just have to get rid of the chair.

Answer 5

Talk to your vet. It may be a medical issue or a behavioral issue. If it's a behavioral issue, there is probably little you can do.

We had a similar thing happening with a roommate. Every chance our cat got it would urinate on our roommates pillow. We tried getting rid of the pillow, but the only thing that worked was getting rid of the roommate. ;)

Answer 6

Spray a strong pungent smell like perfume on the spot because cats do not like the smell and won't go near the spot.

Answer 7

Spray a mixture of vinegar and water on the spot. He won't pee there again but......he may try somewhere else. Give it a shot.

Answer 8

Hi Jen...Seana's answer is most likely is the reason why your cat is inappropriately soiling the home. Cats who develop lower urinary tract disorder (bladder/kidney) they will begin to urinate inappropriately outside the litter box because they are associating the pain of urinating with the litter box as the cause. Additionally, anytime your brother reprimands (yelling/swatting) the cat then scruffs him to take to the litter box afterwards only makes the cat fear the box more because he is associating that punishment with the litter box, rather than for the act of peeing in the wrong place.

Please consider ringing the vet to make an appointment to have him evaluated immediately as urinary disorders if left untreated long enough can be not only dangerous/fatal to a cat, but it will also become habitual and difficult to stop even after the cat has been treated medically.

Here's an article by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine of Feline Health on why cats inappropriately soil:
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 9

once a cat starts peeing they wont stop no matter what yo do

Answer 10

once they smell a spot where a cat peed they will keep doing it in the same place forever