Hey guys I have a problem with my female cat. I had her for about 8 yrs now, and she is litterbox trained. But when I recently moved she is starting peeing around the premimiter of my living room . She found and uses the litter box, so I know that she knows where it is, but how can I stop her from peeing around or is somthing else going on? Thanks guys!
2007-01-21 01:49:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
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
- 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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2007-01-21 01:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 16:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may be marking her territory in your new place. Also, is her litterbox clean? Try getting another litterbox and putting it in the area she is peeing in.
2007-01-21 01:54:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is just scared of the new perimiter. Whenever she pees on the floor take her to the place she peed and shout (in a middium tone) NO, FUFU, BAD KITTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Than put her in her litter box and keep her there for about 20 seconds. If you do this regularly i'm pretty sure your cat will get the idea. It worked for me! Good luck!!!!!!!
2007-01-21 01:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 cats and when one starts to pee on the floor, it usually means she has a urinary tract infection. This requires antibiotics and a vet visit. Always make sure to rule out health reasons in addition to behavioral reasons.
2007-01-21 02:05:23 · answer #5 · answered by Rebecca G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is her box cleaned? Sometimes they won't go in an ammonia smelling litterbox.
2007-01-21 01:56:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat has scent confusion. Go to petco.com or drsfostersmith.com and purchase Dumb Cat. Spray it on the spots where the cat pee'd and let it work. Do not wipe it up.
2007-01-21 05:52:11 · answer #7 · answered by Igor B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are MANY reasons your kitty would uriniate and poop outside the box. Scolding her like a dog will NOT help! Talk to you vet. Usually - its stress related! ie - new kitty, new kids, new house, new location of cat box.. Cats are very "scheduled" so to speak. If you change things up - they will let you know!
2014-09-05 07:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe a previous tenet had animals who peed in those areas and your cat is just trying to cover the smell. most carpet
shampooers cant get the smells out totally. you may have to replace the carpet or go to a pet store and ask about their products
2007-01-25 01:40:49 · answer #9 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Seattle music person has the best answer so I am not going to add anything in.
Good Luck with your Kitty
2007-01-21 02:12:35 · answer #10 · answered by Earth to Mars 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋