recently he is begining to to the toilet on the floor through the nite he has never done this we have a clean litter try for our other cat who does not go out but he goes out all day and they have been done anyone help????
2007-01-08 02:49:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
A 10 yr old cat is not that old and it is not "senility" that is causing him to do this. Even if cats use the outside for much of their toileting they still need a litterbox inside if they spend the night there (and all cats should be in after dark IMO). With two cats you might even need to have THREE litterboxes to meet their needs and at least go for one other.
The most common cause of inappropriate urination (especially with male cats) is some sort of urinary problem and that should be checked right away by a vet to see if this is going on. Do not neglect to do this as soon as possible and you do not want bad "habits" to continue in the house.
2007-01-08 03:11:54 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to be checked for a urinary tract infection.
Older cats and cats who are neutered are often victims of urinary tract infections.
If he is eating regular cat food you buy in stores, and is neutered, this could be the cause.
It would be beneficial to you both to seek the advice of a veterinarian at this point. There is usually a medical reason for urination in the home after that long.
Good luck.
2007-01-08 11:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be worth getting him checked over by the vet. Cat's are very prone to urine problems especially as they get older. Perhaps he is having trouble getting to the tray sometimes.
2007-01-08 11:54:44 · answer #3 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be worth getting him checked over by a vet. Several health problems including Urinary Tract Disease (crystals in the urine), kidney failure, and cancer (amongst others) can manifest in this way.
If the vet gives him the all-clear, it may be early-onset of senility ...
2007-01-08 11:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i once had a cat who would only use his own litter tray we found putting two trays down done the trick
2007-01-08 10:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by KELLY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some cats are fussy maybe he dont like using the same tray you could try getting a small one for him and putting it where he keep doing his business it might work
2007-01-08 10:52:56 · answer #6 · answered by mothertiggy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he probably can smell where he has been before so goes back there, try and section off the places he normally goes and trap him in a small room with the tray
2007-01-08 10:53:20 · answer #7 · answered by Keira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our old cat did that once or twice, could be he is simply get old and senile. or could be the other cat is bullying him? I know its a nuisance, but try a second tray ?
2007-01-08 10:52:58 · answer #8 · answered by Helen C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try drjon@petplace.com. Its free advice from a staff of vets,and my Stimpy's favorite site. Luck...
2007-01-08 10:53:03 · answer #9 · answered by renhoez 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its just age, our 18 yr old cat does that too sometimes.
2007-01-08 10:53:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋