I have a 15 yr old female cat. We recently moved to another state and are living with a relative that has two cats--one female and one male. My cat has always been the only cat in the house and is not willing to make friends. Usually they ignore each other or hiss when they see each other, but within the last week my cat has started urinating on the carpet outside the two other cats' room. The house is very open ( a 3 story town house) and it is not easy to keep the cats in separate locations. Is this behavior a territory marking issue? Any suggestions on how to handle this?
Thanks
2007-01-09 07:07:06 · 7 answers · asked by maberenn 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Your cat may be marking her territory and she may also have a urinary tract problem - those are frequently brought on by a change in living situation or stress in dealing with new cats in the household. So the cat is stressed and I think you must have a vet check out if she has developed a urinary infection or something like that before just dealing with it from a behavioral standpoint.
2007-01-09 07:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is marking territory and is not unusual for older cats forced into a multi cat home. Normally cats work out their issues on their own. In this case, human intervention is required. Consider getting a cat cage sized for your cat and keep your cat in it, when the other cats are out and about. Do close the other cats up when you let your cat out for supervised exercise times for several weeks. Then start some supervised cat interaction to try and have the cats come to an agreement on who's boss. Once a new pecking order is established, you shouldn't have a problem.
2007-01-09 07:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by c.s. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is typical territorial behavior. the cat will probably stop soon, but sometimes it takes a couple of months. you should make sure there are plenty of litter boxes available to the cats. vets recommend at least one per cat, or better yet, two per cat. you could try putting one right outside the other cat's room and perhaps sprinkle a little catnip in it to entice yours.
2007-01-09 07:14:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU GOT A MAJOR PROBLEM
your cat is marking its territory .i had 4 cats and the only way i solved the problem was to sadly get rid of the problem. now i have 3 cats.
2007-01-09 07:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by itsjacko 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats do not do matters out of spite. This might be both a scientific or conduct situation. There's just one strategy to uncover out - take her to the vet for an examination and checks. If the vet unearths not anything unsuitable, it is a conduct situation. The vet possibly ready to support, but when now not she must refer you to a conduct hotline or behaviorist.
2016-09-03 19:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by faella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its sounds like the cat is marking its territory.....i am not sure what to do to help though sorry.
2007-01-09 07:12:29 · answer #6 · answered by moonlightkitten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start feeding that cat's ego.
She eats first, always.
She get the most attention.
She gets her own box.
2007-01-09 07:15:31 · answer #7 · answered by Soundjata 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋