How can I keep my male cat from pooing and pissing on my bed?

Question

I live in a studio apartment, so he can pretty go wherever he choses when I am not around. I am home every evening, I play with him when I am there, and change his litter box more frequently than I need to. I do not want to get rid of him, but I get sick of finding surprises in my bed every week or so.

Answer 1

He's lonely and bored, because you're gone all day. Have you thought about getting him a companion?

Answer 2

First off, protect the bed! Get yourself a cheap shower curtain and lay it over the bed when you're not in it.

I'd put a plastic sheet UNDER the bottom sheet as well, you can get those usually at anyplace that has a selection of bedsheets and quilts.

Find out why he's breaking training. Did you change litter? Is the litter full of perfumes to cover odor? Doeshe have a urinary infection? Is your quilt smelly--has anything set on it that stinks, or touched anything that stinks? Has he been declawed (cat toes are sensitive when mutilated like that)?

Answer 3

If he isn't neutered, get him done. You'll likely find this solves the problem. Also, make sure you haven't changed his litter brand, are using anything heavily scented in the tray, or are putting the tray somewhere too 'public' or too close to his food.
If it stll doesn't help, it would be a good idea to take him to the vet just to rule out obvious medical causes.

Answer 4

This works wonders:
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Clean the area your pet has sprayed thoroughly before using Feliway. Spray Feliway on furniture, doors, walls, or any surface where urine marking or scratching is a problem. Spray target area once daily for at least 30 days, but DO NOT spray directly on your pet.

Feliway will not stain most surfaces, but you should always test an inconspicuous area of the spot you wish to treat before treating the entire area. Feliway works for cats only, and is odorless to humans.

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X-Mat
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Chances are, these "surprises" are the result of anxiety attacks from missing you during the day, or something he's eaten that "worked the wrong way" on him. Have your vet do a check-up on him to make sure it is not due to worms or something like that. There must be something going on that he can't make it to his litter box fast enough, so he uses the nearest thing.

PS Has he been neutered?? Could be that causing it, too--if you get my drift. :)

Answer 5

Look up cat behavior on the net.

Answer 6

They have a spray you can buy in the pet store that they hate, but you can't smell it.