2007-05-31 00:33:16 · 9 answers · asked by laschulz46 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Welcome to the wonderful world of cats. Sometimes they pee where they aren't supposed to. It's the biggest reason people get rid of their cat. First, make sure the problem isn't medical. If a cat has a urinary tract infection, it hurts. They associate that pain with the litterbox, and so they start peeing elsewhere. A UTI left untreated for even a couple of days can literally kill a cat, so don't wait.
If the vet rules out any medical problems, the next thing to check is your litterbox. If you have more than one cat, you need more than one litterbox. The rule is one box for each cat, plus one extra box. Scoop the box every single day, without fail. Scoop it twice a day, if you can. Some cats are pickier than others. Think about it - if you had a choice of using a filthy pit toilet that hadn't been cleaned in days, or a nice, fresh smelling area, wouldn't you go to the clean area?
You need to get the smell of the cat urine out of the bedding, and plain old washing may not do the trick. I've had a lot of luck with a spray called "Dumb Cat." It neutralizes the urine using enzymes. If the urine isn't completely removed, the cat will smell the urine and will go there again and again.
If the cat continues to do this, watch to see if it ever uses the litterbox. If it is avoiding the litterbox entirely, you need to retrain it. Keep the cat in a small area - one room, or even an indoor kennel - with a clean litterbox. Once it starts using the box, gradually increase the area that it's allowed to roam. This will take days, even weeks before you should allow it to have access to the entire house. If there are any setbacks, start over.
If it uses the litterbox sometimes, but not others, it's probably a cleaning issue. In addition to cleaning the boxes, you can teach it that your bed is not a litterbox by feeding him a treat there every morning. First thing, let him into the room and scatter a couple of pieces of food on the bed. Make sure it's something he really likes. He'll associate the bed with food, and cats don't pee where they eat.
We have a cat who will pee in inappropriate places, and it's a constant struggle. I love the cat, and I won't get rid of him, but I still get frustrated. One thing he looks for is something to scratch. If the bed is neatly made and there are no clothes, towels or papers on the floor, he's less likely to pee where he shouldn't.
2007-05-31 00:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's deff. smart enough to find the litter box.
All it's doing is feeding for attention, kittens being kittens.
That will go away.
Make sure your kitten has plenty of toys, food, and water when you leave him/her home alone. They get bored, very easily. Especially if you do not have another cat/kitten.
That's all it is, kittens being kittens .. my 8 month old peed in my bathroom downstairs yesturday .. and i know it's because i've been working a lot lately. =)
good luck
2007-05-31 00:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mike Gravel 2008! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
guess the kitten sent you a message
the litter box is not clean??
needs to be at least 1 litter box/kitten + 1 more they can find
2007-05-31 00:37:23 · answer #3 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure that the litter box is always near her food or in a very open space.
2007-05-31 00:42:17 · answer #4 · answered by sylviaschnetler 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your cat may be trying to tell you something or he may have a UTI. If he continues to not use the litter box then I would take him to the vet. Good Luck!!!
2007-05-31 00:39:32 · answer #5 · answered by Cheshire Princess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your kitten is male, take him in to see your vet. Male kittens start spraying/urinating to mark their territory once they reach a certain age. By getting your kitten neutered (otherwise known as fixed) will stop him from spraying.
2007-05-31 00:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well remember they are still kittens and may not be fully litter box trained yet.
2007-05-31 00:43:20 · answer #7 · answered by Ash 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is going to take time for the two kittens to get alongside. provide it each and every week or to and that they could desire to start to play with one yet another. the hot cat is what your different cat could sense as invading its area (territory) as quickly as your first cat gets use to having a sparkling one around issues ought to get extra powerful.
2016-10-06 09:10:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may be upset with you and to get your attention cats and dogs will do things like that to get the attention of there owner.
2007-05-31 00:36:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋