Elderly Cat Peeing By Front Door

RE: Elderly Cat Peeing By Front Door Post By Jessi (Guest Post) (06/18/2005) There are several responses concerning urinary tract infection, so I will skip that one. I agree that age may be a factor. I know of an elderly cat who started peeing in odd places including the shower and on a silk tablecloth in the dining room. If it is age, I don't really know what to do except put a litter pan or something in that spot. RE: Elderly Cat Peeing By Front Door Post by msjackieskip (1) | (03/14/2005) Contact Hi! What a problem. The best thing I have found for cleaning up pet accidents is a product called "Nature's Miracle." You should be able to find it at most pet stores. The enzymes in the product break down the organic matter so that the pet isn't re-attracted to that spot. The last 2 posters are very correct. Cats will avoid the litterbox for many reasons, both physical and psychological, and a veterinary exam is the only way to know for sure. RE: Elderly Cat Peeing By Front Door Post By Cathy (Guest Post) (03/13/2005) Use a kitty litter tray in the spot Once your cat has used it a few times, gradually move it over to a catdoor, then place it just outside the door. Hopefully the cat will continue to follow it. If not, move it back a spot, leave it for a few days then try moving it again. RE: Elderly Cat Peeing By Front Door Post By Auriette (Guest Post) (03/12/2005) My cat started doing the same sort of thing when he was 19. While I've seen cats avoid the litter box because it's associated with the pain of a urinary tract infection, with Mouse, I think he just didn't know where he was. He had been showing signs of senility anyway, then we moved right as a hurricane was coming ashore, *and* one of our other cats was suffering from a heart condition, and I think it was all just too much for him. Sadly, he died just two months shy of his 20th birthday (10 days after our younger cat had a relapse of his heart condition and died). I agree that it's worth taking him to the vet (for a urine test and blood work), but if you can't find a physical cause, it could simply be age related. RE: Elderly Cat Peeing By Front Door Post By Rosa (Guest Post) (03/10/2005) PLEASE take your kitty to the dr. he/she may have a uinary infection, bladder or kidney problem . The reason he is going on the floor ( if this is the case ) is because he is associating the hurt he feels with the kitty pan ! RE: Elderly Cat Peeing By Front Door Post By (Guest Post) (03/10/2005) Your cat may have a bladder or urinary tract problem and should be seen by a Veterinarian. Not using the kitty litter is a sign of this.