Kittens urinating on beds?

Question

My two female kittens keep urinating on our beds. I wash the linen with lemon disinfectant and laundry powder but they continue to go back. I keep the tray clean but they will sneak into these rooms if we leave doors open- which is hard to control. I also found them using used towels in the bathroom today. My 11yr old cat won't use the tray so he goes outside now, but I can't let the girls out as they are only 14 weeks and we work. We woke up this morning with a nasty wet patch in between us and my husband rubbed both their noses in it. The repellent spray forn the petshop isn't working obviously.
Help Me Please!

Answer 1

I used to kick if my cat ever pee on my shoes. He had that bad habit but he never learns. But after he pee, he hides out and never come for sometime and when I take him to the place where he peed then he screams.




No one will give me thumb down if you had my cat.

Answer 2

Kennel them, they should be confined in a cage just big enough for a litterbox, a bed, and food bowls, whenever you aren't keeping a direct eye on them, for 2 months at least. They've developed a preference for peeing on fabric, and the idea behind the crate training is to force them to use the litterbox (because it's the only option) for a long enough period of time that it becomes a habit again. Place the cage where you want the litter to be. Follow the 1+1 rule: 1 litterbox per cat plus 1 extra, to ensure there's always a clean place to go. Try a variety of litters: some cats don't like scented or clumping litters, and keep the cat trays super clean. Rinse them with plain water or mild dish soap to clean, NEVER use Lysol, Pine-sol or ammonia! The first 2 are toxic to cats, and they hate the smell of ammonia. I have a cat like this, unscented plain clay completely dumped out twice a week is what works for her: and it's actually cheaper and easier for me to maintain, and my house smells a lot less than when I used scoopable. She doesn't like the texture of the scooping and won't go in scented litter at all. And get an enzymatic cleaner for the mattress, the kind that you pour on to get things sopping wet and let it sit 24 hours, then clean the mattress with a carpet shampooer. Good luck!

Answer 3

Cats are pre-programmed to seek out an easily-raked substrate in which to eliminate. That's why kittens need very little training. Just place them in a litterbox after a big meal and their instincts take over. If Kitty is not selecting the litterbox as her preferred area, then something is wrong. Perhaps she has a urinary or intestinal disorder that makes elimination uncontrollable or painful. She may be associating the litterbox with her discomfort and is therefore avoiding it. It is important to know that there may be no obvious symptoms of a health problem (cats are masters at hiding pain) other than the cat's inconsistent use of the litterbox. It is always advisable to first rule out health considerations by taking Kitty to the veterinarian. In the case of inappropriate urination, a urinalysis is a good first procedure. If the problem is defecation, a fresh stool sample will be needed. Cats that are six months of age or older should be spayed or neutered to prevent urine marking. If the cat is already urine marking, sterilization at any age will eliminate the behavior in 90% of male cats and 95% of female cats.

Answer 4

I had this same problem with my male kitten. He would pee in the litter box some but mostly in the bed. I got a litter box that was just for him and I know it sounds like a bad place but I put it in the living room since this is where most of our time is spent and it helped a little but he still peed in the bed. I called around to different vets to find the one that would nueter him at the youngest age. Then I had found something on the internet that I just had to try since he still had the occasional bed wetting.Check out this site ... http://www.petco.com/Shop/ProductList.aspx?PC=productlist&Nav=205&N=23+95+30+267&cm_re=apr1032307-_-10pcomfortzone-_-btnright
it is some very helpful stuff called Comfort Zone Feliway. It has cat feremones. It comes in a spray bottle for specific places and also in a airfreshner type thing like a glade plug in that does a whole room. It really does work wonders although it is expensive I found it very much worth it. The spray has to be reapplied daily but not too much of a big deal. It has no scent to us so it is ok to spray it on the bed. It made my kitten stay out of the bedroom for awhile whereas my other cat was in heaven and didn't want to leave the bed at all she got up to eat and pee and that was it, back to the bed for her. I suggest you just read up on it to understand how it works and give it a try I would swear by it. I had also tryed other types of sprays that didn't work but this one was like magic.

Answer 5

Unfortunately, these kittens are too young right now to understand why you disapprove of them urinating on your beds. Plus, beds are comfy so they'll keep returning. Since the kittens find your bed so attractive make it unattractive. Cats hate rough surfaces and things that make noise. My suggestion would be to cover your bed with the most uncomfortable thing you could find. I've heard of people using aluminum foil sheets to train their cats from using their chairs and sofas - never the bed, but I'm sure it'd work on that too. Heavy duty plastic tarp would work well too. And since both the foil and the tarp are non-absorbent they'd be wetting themselves. After a few trips to the uncomfortable bed the kittens will not bother jumping on it again for any reason. Use your imagination to come up with better alternatives to cover the top of the beds with. Note: This solution, of course, works best when you're not sleeping in the bed at the time. I couldn't imagine sleeping in a bed covered with such things. Good luck.

Answer 6

My advice to you is to get an oversized dog kennel and reintroduce the kittens to the litterbox. Let them out to eat and play but as soon as there attention detours, put them back in the kennel. I had a 3 year old that started pottying behind places and I stopped that with the reintroduction to the box. Sometimes it territorial if there are other animals in the house like dogs or other cats. Cats do things for a reason and that reason can always be corrected. You just have to find that reason. Good Luck

Answer 7

At 14 weeks they're not old enough to get fixed. But at 5-6 months definately.

It may actually be your disenfectant or detergent. Animals don't like the same smells we do. It may be burning your cats noses and they pee to cover up the bad smell. Try vinegar! Safe, burn free and effective.

Also the reason they may not use the tray is because it has your older cat's smell on it. Some cats are picky like that. Buy a new one and scratch their paws in it. My friend had the same problem with her 5 y.o. female because of her old roomates kitten.

Answer 8

Are you giving them enough attention and playing with them enough? Are you leaving them alone frequently? Animals get severely depressed when they are not given the love the crave. And cats especially will show you just how even they can get. (This is where the term "catty" comes from!) When my cat was messing the bed, it was because I was taking several trips out of town that week. Also, it was before he was neutered. So once they are old enough to be fixed, do that!! It will help tremendously. And make sure to play with them until they are worn out every day! That'll learn 'em;)

Answer 9

When my cat started urinating in strange places I took her to a vet -- it turned out she had a urinary tract infection! It is not natural for cats to urinate outside of their litter boxes -- they PREFER to bury their waste. I would bring them to a vet, maybe there is a physical reason they are doing this.

Also, white vinegar is the 'anti-urine.' It will get rid of urine smells better than other things.

Consult your vet about this problem. He hopefully will be able to help.

One other thing -- if your older cat won't use the box either, perhaps try a different box and a different litter?

Good luck.

Answer 10

Get them fixed as soon as possible.....That will stop them peeing on the bed. Its also better for them, in the future, getting them spayed.

They might not be litter trained very well..thats a possibility. Lock them in the bathroom, or room where their box is for a night. They will learn.

Do remember they are still babies..and learning.

Answer 11

Take the kittens to the vet to get them checked for urinary tract infections. If they are fine I would reccomend cage them at night with a litter box to retrain them to it. Cats can develop bad behavior problems in a short time. Good luck with your little ladies!