my 6 month old cat will not stop peeing in the house, how can I get her to stop?!?

Answer 1

I would first get her spayed and then have your vet check her urine for a urinary tract infection. Most of the time that is all it is. If this is not the problem then it could be behavioral and if this is the case your vet can give you some pointers.

Answer 2

Call your vet immediately! This could indicate a health problem which could become serious if ignored - such as urinary tract infection or some kidney problem.

Also, if there is stress in the home (other animals, children that may be unknowingly abusing the cat, stress between you and other family members), the cat could be reacting to that.

There's no point in punishing the cat - it won't change the behavior, so any punishment will basically be abuse.

Having said that, let's consider some options: Has the cat been spayed or neutered? If not, is the peeing more spraying (like marking territory) than actually urinating on the floor or carpet?
Having the cat fixed should definitely improve this behavior.

How often do you clean the litter box? And do you use some highly scented concoction or very coarse litter that may be repelling the cat? I strongly recommend you clean the box every day...do NOT use strong smelling powders to mask the scent, and use a litter with a texture fine enough to not hurt her paws. (We like Tidy Cats Long Lasting Odor Control Clumping Litter, with the yellow and red label.) We have five indoor cats and no problems with the litter box behavior. You might even consider using sand instead of litter, (available at your local home improvement store or greenhouse).

Also, have more than one litter box throughout the house with very easy access. Be sure to keep one in each room where the cat has been urinating.

If the cat has favorite spots it likes to urinate in, be sure to clean those places as thoroughly as you can (check out the products at Petsmart or your vet's designed to deal specifically with cat urine), and then place food and water bowls, or bedding in each area so the cat will stop using it for a bathroom.

The vet will be your best option to decide what may be causing this undesirable behavior, and may have some other suggestions to help retrain the cat.

Good luck! I know it's frustrating, but your pet depends on you for EVERYTHING....and I know you love your cat, so it's worthwhile to do the detective work and make some adjustments in the short term to give this cat every chance for a good life with you.

Answer 3

Last year my beautiful Manx cat Theodore went out for the evening and never came back. I love cats and the house didn't feel the same without one, so I picked up Lola from a rescue centre. She was very frightened and would pee all over the house. I found Cat Spraying No More� on the internet and the techniques worked almost immediately. I haven't had a problem with Lola since. Amazing!

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Answer 4

Cats behavior is a amusing thing at best and frustrating thing at worst. First, I'd get her fixed, then I'd have the vet check her urine-she might have a urinary tract infection. She also may be peeing in the house because her litterpan is not as clean as she wants it. When it gets smelly, about once a week, change the litter and sift out the solid material atleast once a day.

Answer 5

Definitely have her checked for a urinary tract infection.

Also, there is a product out that really works. It's called Feliway. It's a smell (only cats can smell it) that keeps them away from certain areas. It's available as a spray and also as a diffuser. If you use the diffuser, you can make practically the whole house off-limits for cat peeing. My vet recommended it (I had the same problem). It's very effective.
Plus, the smell of cat pee is...awful (and that's an understatement!). I feel your pain, believe me!!!!

Check out this website for info on Feliway.

http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/behaviortraining/a/Feliway.htm

Good luck!

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

is her litter box clean????????? this is the biggest reason they dont use the box. is she "marking" over the smell of urine from another cat? get an enzyme based cleaner to completly remove the smell. if it is one certain place in the house, yu could get another litter box and put it there, slowly move it a foot closer to the place ya really want her to be going until she get s it. do NOT spank her or yell at her, this makes it worse and often creates other behavioural problems. the shelters are full of peoples mistakes. the poor babies. and never ever ever throw her in the litter box

Answer 8

How long has this been going on. If it is something that has just started happening recently, have a vet check her out. Also, if you have changed the type of litter you are using she may not like that. If it has always been this way you may have a hard time. Ask the vet for advise.

Good Luck

Answer 9

every 30 minutes or so put her in her litter box and tell her to go Tee Tee! Keep putting her back if she tries to get out. She made need a closed in litter box too if you have a lot of traffic where you keep your box. She may just want privacy! My cat loves his!

Answer 10

you must get rid of the smell in the places she has already went. also my aunt had this problem but her female cat was spraying on doors. she got her spayed and she never did it again.