How can i stop my cat weeing in our house?

Question

My cat has bad habit of weeing in our house first thing in the morning and its nearly always on my husbands clothes! He wont use a litter tray and i have tried shutting him out but with quite a hectic life we sometimes forget where he is. Any suggestions?

Sorry i should have mentioned that we have had him for 5 years since a kitten, he used to use a letter tray but as he got bigger he started to go out. He has a cat flap which he does use so its not like we ever shut him in anywhere. He also has kidney problems so he drinks alot thats why i tried to use a litter tray but he dont wanna know. I have tried putting tinfoil down in places where he goes and ive even had the carpets replaced. He does go outside so i dont know why he feels he can go inside the house as well! My husband thinks the cat is jealous of him being with me as he always seems to do it when we are together and Lewie, my cat is'nt getting any attention.

Answer 1

Yanno? We had this problem with one of my cats. We have two; our oldest Wylie started to "wee" everywhere. Refused to use the litter box no matter what we did. Changed the litter trying every brand out there - no help. It got to where we had to start teaching her to go outside (luckily we were on 10 acres of land and so the transition to an indoor only cat to indoor/outdoor was smooth with her). That seemed to stop the problem but if the weather wasn't right she'd "wee" by the door. She'd also use the sink to "wee" in, the tub (by the drain or in the back), anything bunched up that was soft - clothes, bed sheets, comforters, blankets. We found out the problem was a urinary tract infection. Once that was solved, it stopped for a short while then started up again. We had to use spray bottles of water to "punish" bad behavior as it was occurring and treats to reward her when she used the litter box. At the time we had that automatic litter box and when we moved we tossed it out because we were 1) sick of it 2) tired of forgetting to remove the overflowing clump holders and (automation meant forgetfulness ) 3) thought that it might have been making her upset (the noise). If so it could be the culprit to why she was continuing to "wee" in the same places around the house (lucky for us as we were renting the place, it was due for demolition when we moved). So in moving we ended up getting a new litter box, just a plain, litter box and oddly, changing the litter box seemed to fix the last of her problems. Though we still freak when she jumps into the shower, afraid she'll "wee" again. If she does, we are going to look into a litter box with a lid (believing any new "weeing" problems is either another urinary tract infection or she's ornery about lack of privacy at the litter box).

If you're cat is "weeing" in the tub and making a preference for soft places (crumpled clothes, or cold places) I'd suggest taking him to the vet for a checkup. He might have a urinary tract infection. Something we were told that when cats have a urinary tract infection, they seek out someplace cold or someplace soft to "wee" as the litter in the box is uncomfortable and cold and/or soft places ease the pain. If that's not the case, look towards the litter you are using, or the box. Cat's can become finicky over odd things. Mine was fine with the automatic litter box when we were got it (her infection had been cured) and for some reason, she got a few months older and suddenly began to hate the box, we just didn't realize that the box was the problem, not the litter in this case.

Good luck =)

Answer 2

ok this seems like a problem to me. I am only fourteen but i know ALOT ABOUT PETS so don't get mad but this maybe the truth. Ok so i have 3 cats and have had one cat had a problem like this. she was always peeing in the house ever since we brought another cat in. the doctor said it may be stress. So your cat maybe stressed by its environment. has the cat even stayed out side for very long? if not it may not like being out there much less going to the bathroom. And plus cats as do all other pets like to be secure when going to the bathroom. so a litter box would be the next step to see if you could help it. If this helps i am glad please message me if you can if this helped

Answer 3

How old is the cat and is he neutered? Neutering will sometimes curve the behavior but there is no guarentee- especially if he's been doing this for a while.
Have you ruled out a medical issue? A urinary tract infection? Urinary crystals? Has he had a bad experience while he was in his litterbox ( dog chased him, loud noise scared him)
You said he won't use his litter box- is this all the time? Has he ever used the box?

If you plan on keeping him, he needs to be re-trained to use a litterbox. Put him in a small room(bathroom, laundry room, or even a large dog crate) He needs a litterbox, food/water and toys. The suggestion of not having a large enough litterbox is valid. A lot of the litterboxes you find in the pet stores are just not large enough. I use rubbermaid/sterelite bins for my boxes. They are deeper and large enough so there is always a clean spot for my cats to use. The rule of thumb is to have one litterbox per cat plus one additional one. Some cats will urinate in one box and defecate in the other. Some cats want their own box and won't use one if another cat has been there.
It's also important to have a good litter. The majority of cats prefer an unscented scoopable litter. It's also necessary to keep those litterboxes clean! I scoop my 4 boxes twice daily. It encourages good litterbox habits and keeps them smelling clean.
The rest of your house needs to be cleaned with a good enzymatic cleaner to remove the urine. DO NOT get anything with amonia- it will smell like urine to your cat and that is what you are trying to avoid. Invest in a blacklight and go over every room in your house. Urine will flouresce under a black light.
If you decide that you can't or won't deal with the behavior, you need to be honest with whomever you try to place him with. Litterbox issues is the number one reason why cats are surrendered over to shelters. At my shelter, we will not knowingly place a cat that isn't using a box up for adoption.

Answer 4

also make sure the litter tray is big enough for the cat to fully fit in. Many cats don't like it if the litter tray is small or a squeeze to fit in. Also make sure there is lots of litter in the tray (about 2 inches deep).

I find it is best to put a couple of sheets of newspaper on the bottom of the tray and the litter nice and deep on top.

The suggestion about putting the tray where s/he is peeing now is a good one.

Answer 5

the cat may be stressed or it may be another medical problem. Make sure you are using a non-perfumed litter. Open boxes are easier for cats to use. Also try using a product called FELIWAY- it's supposed to calm the cats down and make them feel safe.

Answer 6

YOUR HUSBAND IS RIGHT...this cat is very manipulative..they know how to show their anger and jealousy...just clean the urine up and if you see the cat weeing then take a squirt gun and let him or her have it...but he is too old to be doing this ..they still can be trained..get a good bood at the book store or library...

Answer 7

try different litter firstly. clean the area thoroughly where he wees they can smell the slightest bit and feel inclined to do it again. once you have done this squirt lemon juice on the patch they hate the smell. once dried put really fine pepper on the floor it gets up their nose and thay don't like it. and lastly squirt him with a bit of water each time and he'll soon associate weeing in the floor5 with getting wet and they don't like this either.
hope this helps and good luck

Answer 8

Resort back to the litter tray and put it where your husband normally puts his clothes, as the cat gets used to it youcan slowly move it to the back door and then outside. That will cure the problem

Answer 9

Cats NATURALLY USE the Litter Box. GET a different Litter, and I am sure you will solve the problem

Answer 10

well you could see when he wees and then when he does wee in the house smack him slightly. Then if he still does it after a week or so then spray him with water and he will get the idea that he is bad doing it in the house will go in the litter tray or go out side then when he goes out side for a wee give him a treat. Then he will think to himself oooh if i get a treat when i go OUT SIDE for a wee he will go out side more so give him treats for like 2 weeks or something

EXTRA INFO: plus lol he will love you - dont lock him out! -

Good Luck!!!!
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