Cats Peeing Everywhere???

Sun_Sparkz · 10-19-2006, 11:03 AM

they are settling in to their new home, probably "marking" it in some weird way. do you make sure to feed them in the same place all the time and ensure you dont move their litter around.

when you move a cat to a new home one every few hours for a few days you should take them to the clean litter and put them in the tray. grab their paws and make them "scratch" around a bit so they get the feel for it and get comfy with it.

Hoof Hearted · 10-19-2006, 11:21 AM

This is the only way the cats have to speak with you. They are telling you they are unhappy with something. Here are my suggestions:

1. There is a possibility they have an internal problem going on. I think it unlikely that BOTH kitties have developed a urinary tract infection, but it is slightly possible. A vet check and blood test will rule out any health concerns.

2. There is some manner of the household routine they are protesting against. What has changed? New family member? Different food? New furniture? Different work/hours schedule?

3. They are feeling threatened in some manner and are marking their territory. Is there an outside cat that comes by the windows and taunts them?

4. They do not like the brand of cat litter in their box, the box isn't clean enough or they do not feel 'safe' in their box when they potty.

I have 8 housecats and they all get along. One has to have special potty-box considerations because he is losing motor control of his hind legs and cannot stand/squat in the cat litter so I keep a tray with a towel in it for him and change it out when I see it wet. We also had incidents of 'marking' and it was due to a neighbor's cat coming into the yard and sitting in front of the window, trying to attack my housecats through the window. Hose has mostly cured that cat from coming around.
Buy an enzymatic pet accident cleaner and use a blacklight to locate all areas of pee for cleanup. If you can remove the pheromones of the urine and find and eliminate the cause of the peeing, the kitties won't be so quick to return to their 'pee-spots' and resume spraying.

A last resort would be to close the kitties into a room (bathroom) with litter and food and only let them out into the house when they can be supervised by you...until they show they can restrain themselves.
I have plans on asking hubby to make a cat-kennel outside so my kitties can enjoy outdoor weather and fresh air. I do think it would make them happier. We just have to think of how to make it look functional, yet attractive...

Hubris Boy · 10-27-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted

This is the only way the cats have to speak with you.

No doubt.

But the failure to communicate is a two-way street. I suggest that you get a shotgun (use a .410; a 12 gauge is a little too messy for indoor work) and politely ask Mrs. Snuggums and Lutibelle to shut up.

10-27-2006, 10:51 PM

Why, Hubris Boy! You're back! Maybe you could share with us your wisdom on parenting children, as well as cats. I hear that a happy child is one that spends most of its time locked in a closet. What do you think?

10-19-2006, 11:03 AM	#1
Sun_Sparkz Has Body Temperature Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: I come from a land downunder Posts: 1,105	they are settling in to their new home, probably "marking" it in some weird way. do you make sure to feed them in the same place all the time and ensure you dont move their litter around. when you move a cat to a new home one every few hours for a few days you should take them to the clean litter and put them in the tray. grab their paws and make them "scratch" around a bit so they get the feel for it and get comfy with it. __________________ We'll never be as young as we are right now

10-19-2006, 11:21 AM	#2
Hoof Hearted ...you smell something? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Monroe, GA Posts: 420	This is the only way the cats have to speak with you. They are telling you they are unhappy with something. Here are my suggestions: 1. There is a possibility they have an internal problem going on. I think it unlikely that BOTH kitties have developed a urinary tract infection, but it is slightly possible. A vet check and blood test will rule out any health concerns. 2. There is some manner of the household routine they are protesting against. What has changed? New family member? Different food? New furniture? Different work/hours schedule? 3. They are feeling threatened in some manner and are marking their territory. Is there an outside cat that comes by the windows and taunts them? 4. They do not like the brand of cat litter in their box, the box isn't clean enough or they do not feel 'safe' in their box when they potty. I have 8 housecats and they all get along. One has to have special potty-box considerations because he is losing motor control of his hind legs and cannot stand/squat in the cat litter so I keep a tray with a towel in it for him and change it out when I see it wet. We also had incidents of 'marking' and it was due to a neighbor's cat coming into the yard and sitting in front of the window, trying to attack my housecats through the window. Hose has mostly cured that cat from coming around. Buy an enzymatic pet accident cleaner and use a blacklight to locate all areas of pee for cleanup. If you can remove the pheromones of the urine and find and eliminate the cause of the peeing, the kitties won't be so quick to return to their 'pee-spots' and resume spraying. A last resort would be to close the kitties into a room (bathroom) with litter and food and only let them out into the house when they can be supervised by you...until they show they can restrain themselves. I have plans on asking hubby to make a cat-kennel outside so my kitties can enjoy outdoor weather and fresh air. I do think it would make them happier. We just have to think of how to make it look functional, yet attractive... __________________ I have the ability of single-minded determination and focu...Hey, look! A horse!

10-27-2006, 10:51 PM	#4
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Why, Hubris Boy! You're back! Maybe you could share with us your wisdom on parenting children, as well as cats. I hear that a happy child is one that spends most of its time locked in a closet. What do you think?

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