Why do my unspayed cats keep peeing on my bed?

Question

I have two girls left from a litter of kittens to have spayed. One of them sleeps in my bed, the other does not. BOTH cats, however, have peed in my bed. I've seen them spray - that's different - they actually squat and relieve themselves on my sheets, my blankets, my mattress (after I've removed the soiled sheets). Are they angry with me for some reason? Are they "marking their territory?" I thought animals didn't soil where they slept?

Answer 1

Hi Mary Anne...an unspayed/un-neutered if cat is over the age of 5-7 months will become aggressive as they sexually mature and territorially mark with either urine or defecating. Female cats who spray web article: http://home.ivillage.com/pets/cats/0,,2j1z,00.html Cats who are not spayed/neutered as soon as possible will develop a habitual pattern of urine marking which will be difficult to stop even after being spayed/neutered.

Most shelters worldwide will perform spay/neuters for a low fee or for free to qualifying recipients. Consider ringing 1-800 SPAY USA http://spayusa.org to locate a shelter nearby you to perform the spay.

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.

Urine Spraying
When your cat rubs against your leg with his face, or scratches his scratching post, he is also depositing his scent from the glands in his cheeks and paws. Another equally normal but less pleasant marking behavior is urine spraying--the deposition of small amounts of urine around a given area. Spraying announces a cat's presence, establishes or maintains territorial boundaries, and advertises sexual availability.

Cats usually spray on vertical surfaces, like the backs of chairs, or walls. They don't squat to spray (as they do to urinate), but the tail lifts and quivers, and small puddles of urine are left in several consistent locations. Cats that spray are usually unneutered males and, to a lesser extent, unspayed females, but 10% of neutered males and 5% of neutered females also spray. In households with more than seven cats, the likelihood of spraying is high.

Cats may spray when they perceive a threat to their territory, such as when a new cat enters the home, or when outside cats are nearby. New furniture and carpet smells can prompt spraying as well. Cats may also spray out of frustration resulting from factors—like restrictive diets, or insufficient playtime—often wrongly perceived by humans as revenge.

How can I stop my cat from spraying?
Because spraying is different than other types of house soiling, different tactics are necessary to manage it. First, because there are often hormonal components to spraying, any intact animal should be neutered or spayed. Next, identify the stimuli that cause your cat to spray. If outside cats are responsible, motion detectors that trigger sprinklers can be used to deter them from coming onto your property. Additionally, you can discourage your cat from looking outside by closing blinds or shades, or by placing double-sided tape or electronic mats that deliver mild shocks onto your windowsills.

Address possible sources of frustration that may be causing your cat to spray. For example, introduce a new diet gradually, or discontinue it until the spraying is under control. Increasing the amount of playtime for an under-stimulated cat may also help ease frustration.

Spraying can also result from territorial disputes between cats in the same household. They may need to be separated and reintroduced slowly, using food treats to reward and encourage peaceful behavior.

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Answer 2

Cats don't get angry with people, but you have two unaltered animals, they are both marking there territory and are competeing for the Boss cat position. They are probably closely matched so once this cycle has started it may never stop until you find another home for one of them, but in the meantime get them SPAYED. I have had cats in my home for more than 30 years and I would never put up with sleeping in cat pee bed! Oh and once they have done it you can NEVER get the smell out, if you can't smell it, the cat still can and she thinks,Hey, my smell is a bit weak here, I better refresh it so everyone knows that this is MY special place! Some cats, will even pee on their humans so that a rival cat knows that human belongs to them, so by peeing in your bed they are making sure that you smell like them and when you are gone out so does every other cat and do and maybe even a few other people... And "spray" is not different, it is just pee expelled with force.

Answer 3

Unspayed

Answer 4

Last year my beautiful Manx cat Theodore went out for the evening and never came back. I love cats and the house didn't feel the same without one, so I picked up Lola from a rescue centre. She was very frightened and would pee all over the house. I found Cat Spraying No More� on the internet and the techniques worked almost immediately. I haven't had a problem with Lola since. Amazing!

Can't stop your cat peeing in the house? Then worry no more...

Answer 5

At some point in the past, one of your pets may have accidentally urinated on the bed or blanket, and the scent remains.The cats nose tells them that is the correct place to relieve themselves. Cats are naturally clean animals and will use a litter pan if trained to do so at an early age. Best thing to do now in block their entry to your bedroom and provide toilet facilities for them elsewhere. Don't allow them to sleep on your bed.

Answer 6

Definetly Territory

Answer 7

Once you spay these girls they will be a lot less likely to do this marking behavior. Wash the bedding and soak it in a diluted white vinegar solution to get rid of the odors.

Answer 8

They are marking. Spay them ASAP, hopefully this will stop, it can be really smelly. After an animal is fixed, his or her urine is not as strong and they don't seem to want to spray items (most of the time).

Answer 9

Have they got a litter tray?They need to be neutered.Keep them out of your room and encourage them to use the litter tray. Boys like to mark their territory. Girls are clean cats. Noticed the difference
because of our kittens.I suggest you continue to toilet train them.

Answer 10

Could be:
- marking
- behavioural issues- mad at you or the other pets
- bladder infections
- they don't like the type/consistency of their litter, or their box needs to be changed!
- not enough litter boxes in the household. You should have a least one for every 2 kitties, preferably more

Answer 11

if you get your kittens spayed they will look like their gonna spray but he justs toots of he's 3 years old but get them sprayed/nuetered