my girl cat keeps weeing everywhere?

Question

she is a year old lives with two dogs, been with them for 7 mounths now and the weeing is getting worse. wees anywhere.

Answer 1

Hi Matthew...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--spaying will resolve the urine spraying and should be done as soon as possible so it doesn't become habitual.


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

Your cat may be under stress believe it or not. That caused them to go "wee" everywhere. Another things is your cat may be trying to show some dominance. Especially young ones. By "weeing" everywhere. It's common with households of more than one pet. It's treatable. Just see your vet. They will probably prescribe her an antidepressant.

Answer 3

Is there anything new near her litterbox?
We had a new tumble drier and our cat wouldn't go anywhere near it. She had to go past it to get to her litterbox and so she started peeing and pooing in the living room. We put the litterbox where she was peeing and gradually moved it back into the kitchen. We then put a few drops of euclyptis oil (cats hate this and also disguises any of the cats scent left behind) where she had been peeing.
Also differant cats like differant cat litter, ours won't use anything but the wood varitiy, some just like dirt.

Answer 4

She may have an infection of some kind, may have a bad habit (one of our female cats used to spray everywhere) getting them spayed doesn't always stop them, and there is not always a reason why they do it, they just do. Or she may feel pushed out of her home for what ever reason and spraying is a way animals use to mark their territory. I'm sure you can buy special sprays to try and get the cat to over come the habit. One of my cats, she does it in doors when our neighbours cat has been picking on her. For what ever reason best to take her to the vet for a check up to find out for sue.

Answer 5

sounds to me like she marking her territory. She might be nervous living with the dogs. Does she have access to a clean, dry litter tray? Cats are very clean animals so to be spraying there is normally an underlying problem... stress, unclean toilet and feeling threatened etc. You could try a product called Feliway which you can get from your vet. It can help stop the cat spraying.

Answer 6

Your feline might be developing feelings for your 2 dogs! Nah, juz jk, she probably has a kidney disorder, the most likely, or is under too much stress with the 2 dogs! People who are also stressed wee while they sleep...

Answer 7

Your cat is either not very well with a kidney disorder or she feels threatened by living with two dogs.

If you can afford it speak to a vet or an animal behaviour specialist.

Answer 8

she's marking her territory. living with dogs gets her that way. she might also be a little anxious. get some Feliway air freshener at the pet store. its kinda expensive but it works like a charm. you can't even smell it, but it helps the cats calm down.

Answer 9

i would have to agree wiv "nosey parker" or go to a cat website and e-mail a specialist i do it if i have a problem with my dog they are always very helpfull---------good luck--------

Answer 10

get her spayed, its hormones!

you also need to get some fellway from your vet, and spray the areas shes doing it, it should stop her, its great stuff!