How do I get an adult litter boxed trained cat to stop urinating on clothing?

Question

My well mannered 3 year old Burmese female just started urinating on my clothes laying around and occasionally on my bed clothes. She has a litter box and has always used it exclusively until recently. I don't know why she started this behavior nor can I figure out how to stop her. It happens every few days.

Answer 1

My cat has the same problem. It's not an infection, she's urinating to cover up an odor she finds unpleasant, like sweat. You'll probably have to keep her out of your room.

Answer 2

She might be having urinary tract/bladder issues. I would take her to the vet to get her urine tested. She might just be sick - if she is then you'll get some antibiotics, a recommendation for a new food and your good cat behavior back.

But, if she is healthy you might try adding another litter box or 2 in some quiet corners and maybe try some new type of litter.

Your cat may be upset about some change in the household or even upset at a change in her diet or cat litter.

In the meantime - try to keep her from peeing on everything by keeping your clothes picked up and keep her out of your bedroom. Where she has peed she might still be able to smell her urine and will do it again - so spray the area down with a mixtures of vinegar and water to eliminate the ammonia smell of urine.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Take the cat to the vet. They'll probably take a urine sample and test for a Urinary Tract Infection.

If she's not fixed, have her fixed ASAP.

Since the cat has decided that clothes are a good place to urinate, the easiest solution is the most obvious. The cat won't pee on clothes if they aren't left out to pee on. So, put them away or close doors to places that may have clothes laying around. Problem solved. This was the only thing that worked for my cat.

Answer 4

Take her to the Vet, she may have an infection. Most cats when they stop using the box have a problem either physically (ill is some fashion) or there is a problem with the box and or litter. If you have changed the littler (or the company change an ingredient) it may up set her. I would clean and bleach the box if the vet says he does not have an infection or get her a new box all together. Good luck

Answer 5

She might have a urinary tract infection. take a sample of urine and have it analysed or get her to a vet. This is typical behaviour. Or get her spayed, if she's not. Or, if something has changed in the house lately and has stressed her, find what that is and change it back.

Answer 6

Is your cat spayed? The reason I ask is because i experienced this problem with my cat. Whenever they would gio in heat I would find that they had used the bathroom in the laundry room in my clothes. The vet toldme that them being in heat makes them act wierd because it is an unusual time for them. if you greatly love the cat and don't mind taking the chance I would get her spayed and see if that worked.

Answer 7

get her fixed......also she may be having some behavior issues have you done anything different since the behavior has start or even if you have changed a smell you have on your cloths.... new perfume? colone? new laundry detergent? gotten another cat? there is a definate reaosn so check it out. good luck

Answer 8

in the adventure that your cat is a male he could purely think of he's marking his territory whether he's neutered. that's probable purely that he/she thinks its a muddle field because of the fact it appears like a muddle field. you could fix it with tips from no longer putting piles of clothing on the floor If a pile of clothing is on the floor watch your cat and if he/she is going close to it take them to the muddle field buying muddle attractor protecting the cat muddle sparkling wish this helped I surely have a cat that pees on issues whilst he's under pressure i understand that's a sprint problematical yet I nonetheless love my cats :D

Answer 9

Hi Ron... if your cat is spayed, urinating inappropriately is generally indicative of a lower urinary tract disorder. However, if it's urethral blockage a cat needs to be seen URGENTLY as a cat can die within 24-48 hours if not treated surgically. There isn't any other way to deal with this type of urinary blockage.

Feline Urinary Urethral Obstructions: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/urinary_blockage.html
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorders:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_feline_lower_urinary_tract_dis.html

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for Feline Health on house soiling causes:
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 10

she may be stressed or trying to tell you something is bothering her most cats act out like that cause something is bothering them and they cant find a way to tell you