My cat peed on my leg, why would she do this?

Question

Last night, at about 1 in the morning, my dog was outside barking, so i got up to tell her to shut up. The cat got into my room, i saw her go in there. Usually she's fine when she sleeps in your room. This time about 1 minute after being in there she jumped on my bed and pissed on my leg. Well i dont think she exactly aimed for my leg, but she might have??

WHY?? She has a poo box in which to pee in, so why would she wait to that one moment she comes into my room?

I think i should get even with her, show her how it feels to be peed on (not really but it would make me feel better, but then i'd have to bathe her)

Someone thumbed down all answers to this question, RUDE!!

Answer 1

Hi there...first please 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

This may be stress related behavior. The barking dog certainly caused stress and other events may be contributing to it as well. Keep an eye out for other urine spots and clean them immediately with an enzyme cat urine cleaner from your pet store. This will help prevent the cat from thinking this is an acceptable location to urinate. You may also want to pick up Feliway, a pheramore spray. After the urine is cleaned, spray with the Feliway to further deter the cat from urinating there again. Feliway is used sparingly, like perfume.

The important thing is to determine if this is an anomoly or a habit. If it's a habit, you should consult your vet as it may be a urinary tract infection, which cats are prone to getting.

Answer 3

The answer is TWOFOLD:

1) The litterbox is dirty - or - inaccessable

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2) The cat is sick.

Very common with cats is the crystals in the pee issue. The cat compensates for the pain by peeing on something *SOFT* - namely yor bed (your leg must have got in the way).

Take your cat to the vet to investigate the fact that the cat is in pain when he pee's.

Answer 4

I've never heard of a female cat doing that, a male cat yes to mark his territory. Go to www.petcentric.com..you might an answer to your question there.

Answer 5

Watch her closly make sure she isn't urinating in other places and all the time she could have a kidney or bladder infection. If so take her to the vet.

Answer 6

She might not of even meant to do it at all. She might have a bladder stone. Therefore you need to take your cat to the vet ASAP!!!!

*Hope I helped*

Answer 7

She got nervous or scared of the barking and automatically peed when she fled to safety.

Answer 8

I heard that peeing in front of you is a sign of respect, and security, because they are vulnerable when they are peeing.

Answer 9

she might be marking her territory cats do that but they rub aginest your leg. maybe she found something different to do

Answer 10

She loves you and is marking her turf. My cat did that to me too.