We live in a large house and have 6 cats and 2 large dogs. We have had cats for over 10 years and everythings has gone smoothly. Suddenly, last week, we are discovering cat pee in random places. In the cat tent, on a bed, and recently...on the kitchen counter. I could think of several reasons why...what do you think?
1 - Stress?? My mother has a hard time saying no to people and recently, we have had several "other" dogs spend time in our house (dog-sitting) Although they were cute, they were not too nice to the cats...chasing them EVERYTIME they showed their faces!! The cats rarely come up from the basement anymore. Could they be stressed from all of the crazy dogs that have been over lately? (we have had "other" dogs at our house about 5 times in the past few months for about a week at a time)
2 - I brought my cat home (the 6th cat). She was quarentined to my bedroom for about a month (sick) and since she is able to come out, she still spends most of her time in my room..
2007-01-14 09:23:12 · 7 answers · asked by stephasoris 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
2 cont. - She wanders sometimes and gets along well with the other cats...they actually like her. Could this be an issue (she LITERALLY stays in my room alone 99.9% of the time.)
3 - last, could one of them ust be sick?
2007-01-14 09:24:19 · update #1
It sounds like it could be stress with new dogs terroizing them. If they are sick. It would be hard to tell which cat is the trouble maker. If you had these same cats for years then it's possible that, being old, have developed something... Maybe on a weekend or some day you have time off, you can focus on the cats and keep watch etc...
2007-01-14 09:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably stress and she's marking her territory. I had 8 cats at one point and for awhile everything was fine. One day, my 'original' cat began spraying everything in my house. My bed, the couch, the walls, anything I left on the kitchen counter like appliances or even cereal boxes. She began to spray me sometimes. That set off a chain reaction and some of the other cats started doing it as well. It was only the female cats that had the problem. They were not spayed. The male cats were neutered. I had a vet tell me it was stress from overcrowding and that getting the females spayed would probably not solve the problem. I cut down to 5 cats and I still had the problem for a few years. I finally went and got the female cats spayed and the problem stopped.
If your cat is spayed and peeing on things, it's probably stress especially from all the dog activity. She may be marking her territory because she doesn't know how else to deal with it. I have a feeling that if you stop with the crazy dog parties that the cats, including the peeing one, will calm down.
2007-01-14 09:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Couple of answers - stress is a possibility. You must make sure the litter and food/water are as far apart as possible or they can have territorial stress. Also, the recommendation is one litter box per cat (though you can probably get away with four). I would be scooping them twice a day. Also, sudden peeing like that can also be an indicator of something wrong (urinary tract infections or bladder infection, etc.). Your best bet is to isolate them one by one in a bathroom with a litter box for 12-24 hours. Whoever pees outside it is your culprit. You will also be able to see the color of the pee on the floor to know if it has blood, etc. If you still cannot find out, you may want to put the one with the highest anxiety levels on an anti-anxiety medication. Make sure they are all neutered and spayed (helps avoid some territorial issues)
2007-01-14 10:56:46 · answer #3 · answered by shasser2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say, more than likely, it is a stress problem. Tell your Mom to say NO to watching other people's animals--it is really rude of other people to ask, as you already have a house full.I have 5 cats and 2 large labs, and I can't believe how often people want me to take in (and even keep) their animals. No matter how big your house is, there is a limit before the animals will start feeling stressed from too much closeness, and I think you have found your limit!
2007-01-14 09:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by Erin P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your cats are stress out from the dogs talk to mom and tell her no more looking after dogs for people, and your cat feels safe in your room don,t worry about it the cat will come out she or he feels like it . just show alot of love
2007-01-14 10:59:24 · answer #5 · answered by pattibcacl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the beginning, is your cat fixed? If not, get it fixed and it might desire to end. many times male cats pee of stuff to mark their territory. If he's or keeps to do it, attempt to make beneficial his muddle container is sparkling. from time to time they gained't use the container notwithstanding if that's continuously grimy. additionally, once you stumble on a niche that he pees in lots, conceal the scent with something unfamiliar, once you have wiped sparkling it of direction. I sprayed cologne around the area while preparation my kittens. The scent of their very very own pee makes them come again to that spot, so if it does not scent like a place to pee, they in all probability won't. those tricks might take it sluggish because of the fact he's not a kitten anymore, yet i wish it facilitates. sturdy success!
2016-10-07 03:54:46 · answer #6 · answered by matlock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be stress, or the cats could be marking "their" territory against the new animals in the house.
Could also be a urinary tract infection - cats get them so easily.
2007-01-14 09:34:11 · answer #7 · answered by flyonthwall99 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋