I had this problem about 2 yrs ago with the same cat and it was such a nightmare. I had to put plastic all around the house and it took some time for the problem to stop. The latest episode started when I left my bedroom door closed and the cat was inside and wasn't able to use her basket and now it's urinating on the couch WHAT CAN I DO TO STOP THIS (i have tried sprays, don't work) because I think this time I may have to get rede of the cat and don't want to do that for I've had this cat for almost 10yrs. Any advice would be great.
2007-08-12 09:06:56 · 7 answers · asked by Theory1 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Have you taken the cat to the vet to make sure this is not a medical problem..the cat could have a bladder or uninary tract infection. Inapproprate urination is a symptom of this.
2007-08-12 11:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The most common reason cats stop using the litter pan correctly is due to a urinary tract infection. Has the vet run a test yet? Very important to do so. If all is normal, then behavioral issues need to be dealt with. Confinement, changing pans and changing litter types often work. Adding extra litter pans. Lower in height pans for older cats with arthritis is a good idea.
2007-08-12 16:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will assume your cat is spayed. If not that is a territorial marking issue. It is also possible that our cat may have had a litter before being spayed which can be a contributing factor.
Be aware if you get rid of your cat, it will be very unlikely to be adopted. Few will want an older cat.
You need to treat all the areas she has urinated on, as she will return to the scene of the 'crime'. I have posted a link that may assist you.
Try and examine what may have introduced a level of stress for this cat, as urine marking is often a sign of stress. Your vet can prescribe a tranquilizer (think kitty Prozac) that may calm her down.
2007-08-12 16:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by cat lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to use fabreeze lock the cat up around the times he dose this like if it is while you are at work lock him up before you go. mine was doing this on my bed and i keept spraying my matress with bleach spray and scolding him so what i ended up doing was rubbing his face in the pee then i swated his but and he quit doing it the vet told me to keep him from the windows and the doors because he was smelling another cat ans this was part of the reason as well so good luck trust me you will need it..lol
2007-08-12 16:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may need to be spayed or neutered.If that isn't the case then you can spray it with water whenever you see it doing it or take it and place it in it's litter box.And when it does go in it's litter box give it a treat.
2007-08-12 16:11:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off is it fixed? second it could be a medical problem have you talked to a vet? third it could be behavioral. you can try feliaway or comfort zone its a plugin phermone releaser that can work to solve problems like this. they retail around 25-30 dollars and you can buy them at petsmart.
2007-08-12 16:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by The Vet Tech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a medical problem. its an older cat. talk to your veterinarian. if you dont want to get rid of the cat then dont. just be patient and try to fix the problem
2007-08-12 16:14:48 · answer #7 · answered by redheadedgrl84 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋