The previous owner did not have an issue But as soon as I got him he pees everywhere, The Littter box is in eye's view so what am I doing wrong?
2007-09-26 04:32:30 · 9 answers · asked by Beauty06 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
My kittten is about 5 weeks old
2007-09-26 05:05:07 · update #1
The first thing I would check is that you are using the same type of litter in the litterbox that the previous owners used. Usually cats will immediately understand the litterbox and what it is for, but some cats are fussy about what type of litter is used, and changes need to be made gradually by mixing some of the new type with the old, and gradually adjusting the mix so that eventually it is mostly, then completely new litter.
You didn't mention how old your kitten is? If he is very young, you might need to have a litterbox with short sides for the first month or two to make it easy for him to climb in and out.
Also, do you have other cats that may have staked out this litterbox as "theirs"? If so, it may be wise to confine the the new kitten to a room of his own for the first couple of weeks with his own food and water, and his own litterbox. This also gives you a chance to bond with the new kitten separately of the other cats.
One other thing I would check is where the litterbox is. Cats often prefer a bit of privacy in their litterbox, so if you can tuck it into a corner, then gently place him in it so that he knows where it is, that may help.
A last thought - although relatively unusual in a young kitten, he may have a urinary tract infection or stones which are causing him to pee outside of the box. If the problem can't be resolved within a few days using the other suggestions, you may want to have his urine checked by a veterinarian.
Good luck.
2007-09-26 05:37:04 · answer #1 · answered by Girl Dog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A five week old kitten still has to be watched because it will forget to go until it is to late. They are so busy playing that they will often go right where they are. It is also at the age where it wants to leave its mark so everything smells familiar. When I have a kitten like this I leave its food and water close to the cat box so it will eat and then think as long as I am here lets do it. Keep your litter very plain as babies have sensitive noses and heavily scented cat litter will drive it away from the cat box. And last but not least a urine eliminator in the places baby has had accidents so it is not drawn back to the same areas by the smell.
2007-09-26 06:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by Judy W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your problem, I had the same problem with my kitty when she was a baby, although she wasnt peeing on the bed, she was peeing in the corner of the room. I asked my gran (who has 40 years of experience) what to do with my kitty peeing on the carpet. I was told aswell that she was litter trained, but as he is just a baby, he needs to get used to his own wee house. I would suggest that when he pee's on the bed, dont shout at him, just get a spare cloth and wipe the pee, then go to his litter tray and squeeze out his pee into the litter box then show him it, he'll soon notce that that his pee scent is where the pee is, and give him a wee treat, when he goes into his litter box n he should pick it up no bother, keep doing it until he pick's it up. It wont take him long. I will say one thing, keep his litter tray clean of poo, then he wont go looking for other places to go to the toilet. Good luck with your wee kitty, u'll have many happy, contents days and nights with the wee fella. hope this helps x
2016-05-19 00:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, he is nervous. He just moved into a new home and is feeling a little scared. Remove the odor from the places he's peed on. Then maybe get a few more litterboxes and place them in various locations around your home. Pay some attention to him and pet him. If he does not stop after trying all this, he might have a urinary tract infection. Best of luck to you!
2007-09-26 05:02:43 · answer #4 · answered by Dogs Rule:) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you see him pee somewhere, grab him softly and put him in the litterbox and help him dig with his paw. Then praise him when he does it in the box. You may also try a different type of cat litter. And if you manage to put a quantity of his pee in the litterbox, he will go there. Also put the litterbox on the spot he has peed on a couple of times.
2007-09-26 05:04:50 · answer #5 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my kitten Kisa. I had to place her in a large kennel with a small cat box when I was not around to supervise. Eventually after this and rubbing her nose where she peed, and the kenel lockdown, she stopped and never misses the box now.
2007-09-26 05:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by skygirl_92708 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How old is the kitten?
Keep him confined in a small room (like bathroom, laundry rm.) with only his litter box, food and water away from that area.
But is there a possibility he has an urinary infection? If so, have his urine tested.
2007-09-26 05:04:11 · answer #7 · answered by deltadawn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First have you had any other animals in the house ? if not when you see him starting to pee pick him up and put him in the liter box and keep doing it until he goes on his own it's propley the new terrotoriy not knowing where or what to do so i hope this helps
2007-09-26 05:27:09 · answer #8 · answered by happymuff25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tie a sock around his middle and place him in the litter box that way he cant go anywhere and has no choice but to pee in the litter box
2007-09-26 04:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by dontstandoncorners 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋