How many of you cat owners have cats that pee in the tub drain? I thought my last cat was odd because he peed in the tub, but my new kitties do the same thing. If their box is getting nasty, they go in the tub. Anyone have cats that pee in the potty? How hard was it to train them to do so?
2007-01-23 00:29:33 · 10 answers · asked by Amangela 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...both my cats are toilet trained since they were 4 months young.
Generally, when a cat urinates outside of the litterbox it is indicative the following:
- 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
or a lower urinary tract disorder because cats tend to associate the pain with the litter box which is why they will go elsewhere.
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.
...please consider visiting the website to learn more
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorders: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_feline_lower_urinary_tract_dis.html
2007-01-23 00:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have a cat that pees in the tub drain even when there is fresh cat litter. I don't know what the deal is, but I won't complain too much. I would much rather her pee there than to pee on the carpet or floor somewhere.
The potty would be nice, but I won't leave it up because the stupid cats try to drink out of it.
2007-01-23 23:53:30 · answer #2 · answered by Karen H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat has gone in the tub once or twice. You are right on with your reasoning though, I think... the litter box is getting nasty. When I was a child, we had a cat that used the toilet. We did not actually train her, she just sort of learned from watching us. It was a stroke of luck! She did this until my little sister decided to yell at her for using the toilet. (What an idiot... who wouldn't rather just flush than clean a litter box - in those days they didn't have scoopable- clumping litter either). So, that was the end of that little miracle. :(
2007-01-23 09:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by CharmedTeri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's interesting my cat has never gone to the potty in the tub. We have a 50 gallon bucket of litter that i use to fill up their litter maid and one day i took the lid off and walked off for just a second and came back to find my cat squatting in the bucket of litter. That's the weirdest spot he has ever used.
2007-01-23 09:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ purrlvr ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one that was indoor/outdoor and dint have abox int eh house. He would go in the tub too if I didnt get up quick enough to let him out. Better than the floor I suppose :( Just dump bleach in there, it'll be OK. He was too old to teach much when I got him so never tried the potty.
2007-01-23 08:37:56 · answer #5 · answered by Betsy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the kittens can smell the other cats pee that's why they choose to pee there when the litter box is to yukky to pee in.
2007-01-23 08:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by chan72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer to keep the litter box clean
2007-01-23 08:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats did their business outside (usually other people's gardens). We had a cat flap so they could come and go as they pleased. Perhaps you could get one of those?
2007-01-23 08:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
seattlesong has a long answer, but it is very worth reading...that is one very knowlegable and loving kitty cat owner
2007-01-23 11:23:05 · answer #9 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they dont it might b bcause the box is not in the bathroom but try to keep the box clean
2007-01-23 08:50:09 · answer #10 · answered by Dalia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋