what would make my cat behave like this???

Question

He's 10 years old, and an outside cat.. He's out all day, and comes inside to sleep.... (usually on a pillow on my bed) he's spoiled and he knows it.. But in the past 2 days, he's peed on my bed and my daughters bed... It's odd, what would make him act this way? We haven't gotten any new pets or anything like that. Do you think it might be his age? Help!! I also got some stuff to get the odor out of our beds called Nature's Miracle. any other suggestions on the odor eliminator...?? Thankss!!!

Answer 1

Nature's Miracle is an exceptional item and should definitely get rid of any odors. Yes, I do think it has a lot to do with his age. As he is aging now, he may be wanting to be in a warmer environment, like in the house rather than outdoors, and he is "marking" his "territory" by peeing on both yours & your daughter's beds. Yes, this really "pees-us-off"
as humans. But in "kitty language" he's showing you how much he loves you both by "staking claim" to both of you. At his age, he may be developing some arthritis in his back haunches and needs to be in a warmer climate---especially with the winter we have this year.
Keep using the Nature's Miracle and washing your bedding and this behavior should stop. If it doesn't in about a week, it might be a good idea to take him to the vet for a check up. Good luck to you--my ol' boy is also a "senior citizen" and I've noticed that he's slowing down a little bit, too.

Answer 2

Uggg, I don't know the answer to your question, but I feel your pain. My 9 year old cat (female) peed on my bed for the first time yesterday. I cleaned it with Nature's Miracle as well. I have the best luck with that product. I hope this was an isolated incident. Both of our cats are really just middle aged at 9 & 10.

Answer 3

The problem could be anything from age related illness to just marking his territory (especially if there are other cats in the neighborhood-new and old- who are giving him problems). Check him out at the vets if you have eliminated outside influences. As for the oder problem, pillows and sheets should be washed in bleach and a oder eliminator such as that new stuff on the market called "O" (seen on TV). The matresses can also be sprayed with this item and the over the counter "NO" can also be sprayed to keep him from going there again.

Answer 4

I thought this information would be helpful, your cat is 10 in cat years but is 56 in human years. Best thing to do is bring your cat to the vet for a complete physical exam.

More Info for you..... GOOD LUCK!!

Older pets have special health needs and may require more attention and care than younger pets. As your pet ages, changes occur in his physical condition that warrants more frequent visits to the veterinarian. If medical problems are recognized and treated when they are first detected, the treatment may be easier for your pet and less costly for you. Twice-a-year wellness examinations are recommended for older dogs and cats to potentially diagnose medical problems in the early stages.

A geriatric exam is more extensive than a simple check-up and includes a complete physical exam, oral and rectal examinations and recording of body weight and body condition. Your veterinarian also examines your pet's ears, eyes, and various internal organs. Some laboratory work may be done, including a complete blood count, urinalysis, fecal exam, and perhaps endocrine blood tests and other complementary examinations. Establishing a base line is an added benefit and can ultimately help your pet should there be any changes, even small ones, to your pet's health.

The aging process varies between species and specific breeds as well as individual animals. Most cats become seniors slightly later than dogs, between their eight and tenth year, whereas dogs, dependant upon breed size could be considered a senior as early as 5 years or as late as 10 years. Even though cat owners may disagree, this is one area where dogs present more complexity than cats! As a general rule, owners should start to consider their cat as senior around 10 years and 6-8 years for dogs.

Answer 5

It could be age related though it's not too common in 10 year olds but he could also have a UTI. I would take him to the vet just in case. My brothers cat just started doing this and it's a UTI. I have no experience with Nature's Miracle but I use Urine Gone and swear by it!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

aw poor kitty.. but im sorry to say say that i think the reason your cats doing this is because of his age.. he could be a completely healthy cat and still have this problem. take him to the vet im sure they'll give you something to help. as for the odor.. use oust.. its really great for this kind of thing.. or fabreeze. i hope that helps!! :)

Answer 8

It's pro bally his age. You can take him to the vet. He or she might know more. My mother in law had a cat like that. She gave her cat a lot of water and it helped.

Answer 9

It's probably a medical problem. Maybe UTI or something else. You should take him to the vet to be sure.

Answer 10

is he in good health? maybe he's just getting old altho 10 isnt that old really. has anything happened to him recently to upset him? maybe a cat fight or something? something has changed or happened for him to do this. talk to your vet.