i was clearing out my hand bags when i found that my cats had been peeing on them?

Question

arghhhhh they have a tray so why?

Answer 1

Hi there...if this is something that recently developed, first consider all the possibilities such as:
- changes with litter brands
- location of the litter box isn't private enough
- some cats like to have one box to defecate and another to urinate
- cleanliness (some cats are very finicky and prefer a super clean box)
- as a general rule there should be one litter box for each cat plus one extra as a back up
- kittens who are over 5-7 months can become sexually mature and urine spray as well as defecate inappropriately to mark territory.
- senior cats develop age-related disorders such as chronic renal failure (CRF), hyperthyroidism, diabetes, etc.

If all these have been ruled out, there's a chance that your cat may have developed another underlying medical problem such as something as simple as a lower urinary tract disorder: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_feline_lower_urinary_tract_dis.html which can contribute to accidents outside of the box. Cats will associate pain while using box and change their habits as a result.

Here's an article about why cats inappropriately soil outside their litter box by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: 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 2

Sometimes cats will urinate on anything that has your scent on it as a way of saying "hello". Once a cat has urinated on something, you need to blot up as much as you can (never use water as that will just spread the scent), and then use an enzyme cleaner specifically for pet urine. You have to make sure you follow the directions exactly because even if you can't smell it your cat can smell the tiniest amount of scent left and will urinate there again.

Always make sure you -

keep any clothes off the floor, and closet doors shut!
the litter box is cleaned at least once a day
the cats have privacy for their litter box
it's easy for them to get in and out of it
that if you have more than one cat you may need another litter box as sometimes one cat will claim the litter box for it's exclusive use
cats always have fresh water
your cat doesn't have a urinary tract infection
that the litter doesn't hurt their feet or they object to a new litter

Cats by nature are clean. If they are urinating somewhere other than their litter box there is ALWAYS as reason for it. Fix the reason and the urinating will stop.

Answer 3

Based on a couple of decades of being kept by cats, I have determined that there are several possible answers to this question:

1. Because the litter box is not as clean as they would like it--scoop it more frequently and/or completely change the litter more frequently.

2. Because they are ill or somehow their health has changed--for instance, an older cat develops arthritis, aches more and doesn't like it.

3. Because they're mad at you.

4. Because they're upset about a change to the household--you've brought in a new cat, you've changed the furniture around, you have a new boyfriend, you have a new job that keeps you away longer or brings new scents into the house; whatever.

5. Because they don't like the way the handbags smell.

6. Because they're trying to establish territory over each other.

7. Because once they've started peeing there, they keep going back to it.

8. Because they're perverse critters who simply enjoy peeing wherever they stinkin' well please.

Best solutions (no guarantees of success!):

1. Provide more and/or cleaner litter.

2. Keep the handbags secure (I know cats are good at opening closet doors, etc; you may need to "baby-proof" doors/cabinet doors, etc.).

3. Get a vet checkup.

4. Give it time; if they're mad at you, they'll get over it; if there have been changes to the household, the cats will get used to them eventually. However, because they've started peeing on the handbags, they will continue to do so because they can. Get the handbags out of their reach in the meantime.

5. If the cats persist in trying to pee there, or it looks like they're going to switch their favorite spot to someplace else, try removing the handbags and putting a small litter box in their place.

Cats can be a royal pain, but I love the furry critters.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I never leave an open bag of any kind, gym bag, purse anything. I had one cat that was drawn to that and I don't know why. It may be anything they can dig around in like their box. I just make sure everything like that is zipped and closed now. My son's soccer bag got more than peed on.

Answer 6

They are ANIMALS. They pee where they want to.
You have had the usual crop of anthropomorphic nonsense uttered above me, all of which ignores the basic concept that you have a different species in your living space.
Chuck them outside, where they belong, or put up with their activities, where you can't directly control them (e.g. when they are taking a wee).
Provide, by all means, any end of means that may (or may not) help to keep them clean in your living space, but face the fact that you have a wild animal in your house, and you can only control it/them in so far as it/they allow.

Answer 7

Don't leave clothes or bags on the floor. My cats pee on the laundry I separate on the floor. It must of been a smell in your bag that made them mark their territory. Maybe your coin purse. Bad Kitty!

Answer 8

It is probably their way of acting out for being left alone. Sometimes animals do things out of the ordinary if they feel they haven't been given the treatment they customarily receive or they feel they've been neglected. They're just like little children in that aspect. At times, they act out.

Answer 9

That's funny. My cat once peed in the laundry, in the laundry basket. If the litter box is dirty, they seek out other hidden places to pee in/on. I'm wondering if your purses were in a closet?

Answer 10

i asked the same question wen my dog pissed on my clothes...thyv probly bin pissin all ova thm because ther nervouse cats arnt like dogs thy dnt jst go anywere u smack a trey...try puttin the kitty litter tray in a quite place n takin evrything off the floor n jst evry1 couple of hours for a few days outa no were jst pick thm up n put thm in ther tray it works in about 5 days n ya set for life (at least thts wat happind with my cat)

Answer 11

Keep the cat litter tray as clean as you can. my cat always has a wee if i put clean blankets in her bed don't know why?