my cat is 2 1/2 years old and has started to wee everywhere. he will do it when being stroked or will go into the hall. he hasnt done this before. would there be something wrong with him or will it be a territorial thing.
2007-02-05 00:15:03 · 7 answers · asked by sam_glos 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
my cat got neutered at 9 months. and has stopped using a litter tray for a year.
2007-02-05 00:42:28 · update #1
Hi Sam...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. Spay/neuter is the only way to resolve this and should be done quickly so that 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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2007-02-05 00:21:01 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this depends by what you mean by 'weeing'. Male cats can be very terrortorial and can 'spray' fine amounts of urine onto things that he beileves are is to mark his terrortory. However if its a normal flow of urine i would take him to a vet, nothing serious but could be a bladder problem etc. and can be treated easily :)
2007-02-08 08:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by Sexy Chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a urinary tract infection. Take your cat to the vet to have a proper diagnosis. If it is not a urinary tract infection then it could be behavioral but your vet can help with this too
2007-02-05 02:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me as if he might have a weak bladder or kidney for that you say when you pet him he does that so it's not like he's doing it and trying to hide it it sounds like s serious problem I would definitely get him checked over and the best of luck with you two
2007-02-05 07:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by kim h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah could be territorial..have u tried placing litter trays around ur house to encourage ur kitty to use them?
2007-02-05 00:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might have a UTI (urinary tract infection). they are very common in male cats. i would set up an appointment to have your cat seen by the vet asap to make sure. if you don't get it treated it will become increasingly more painful for your little guy.
2007-02-05 00:21:32 · answer #6 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he just has a weak bladder or gets overly excited like puppies do.
2007-02-08 13:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by portarico2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋