My cat Target is 15, and she has always been a very tidy clean cat. but over the last year or so, she has decided my bathmats make a very good second litter box..ugh!
Why is she doing this? There has been no upset in her life like a new pet or anything. I have even replaced the bath mats in BOTH bathrooms, and within about 24 hours, she had 'christened' BOTH of them!
Is there anything I can do to stop her?
2007-07-18 03:47:54 · 10 answers · asked by rose_32008 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
Take your cat to the vet, why, because there could be a possible reason such as a urine tract infection or even worse diabetes But whatever you do, make sure to clean those rugs really well, and Air dry them ( works wonders with my household). But you need to take your cat to the vet to make sure that there is not an underlaying cause to the peeing on the bath mats.
If it is diabetes or anything else, make sure that you follow what the vet has recommended you do for your cat. Hopefully it is not anything serious
2007-07-18 04:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by kitten ~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may be a senior thing for her. My 16-year old
has changed her habits quite a bit and I can tell that she is mentally not as aware as she was. My friend has a cat that does this. She just lives with it by giving her her own mats (she now has dozens).
Personally, I would put a litter box over top of the bathmat and dare her not to use it.
(You can get cat diapers)
2007-07-18 03:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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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2016-05-14 21:56:05 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If shes an OLDER cat, it might be a problem. have you checked with the vet about it? she also could feel 'left out', are you out of the house a lot?[that all you have to do is give her extra attention while you ARE home]. but if it IS a health issue, you cant really stop that
2007-07-18 03:58:47 · answer #4 · answered by HalieeBoBaliee. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check her urine at the vet. Take a sample in a sterile cup as she pees for analysis. Blood tests may also be recommended at this age. She may have a health issue. And put more litterboxes around, she may have a slight incontinence because of age.
2007-07-18 03:51:21 · answer #5 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a cat suddenly changes her litter box use and starts going other places it is usually a sign of a health issue. You should consult your vet.
2007-07-18 03:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by Hotsauce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes this can represent a urinary tract infection with cats. You should call your vet, sometimes that is the first thing the doctor will check before any emotional issues can be diagnosed.
2007-07-18 04:03:35 · answer #7 · answered by Linda D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urinary problems are common in older cats. I would schedule an appointment with your vet. Good luck to you and Target!
2007-07-18 03:57:38 · answer #8 · answered by Betty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister had this problem and swears by cleaning the area with white spirit. this seems to do the trick as it removes the smell and the cats dont like it either. hope this works for you
2007-07-18 04:01:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might have urinary tract infection or some other problem with a kidney one. I would have her checked for that.
2007-07-18 05:12:52 · answer #10 · answered by kickindevilbutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋