You might think I am a little bit crazy but try Spray Nine on cat pee in the carpet. It works great and best of all it is biodegradable. Just spray it on until the carpet is wet and leave to dry. As well read the instructions on the bottle as this stuff is great on all kinds of bacteria as well
I have just adopted my first kitten. I've had him for 4 months now. (he's now 9 months) He is a very kind, loving cat. He loves people and he's what you would call an in-your-face cat. He has to be as close as possible. But just yesterday, he peed outside his litter box.
It's happened a few times before, where he has peed outside of his litter box, but never in the same place twice (at least, not that I know of). Once on the bed, once next to his litter box, and once in a closet. (the portable closet I received from a friend who also had a cat). They were all incidences that were about a week or two apart, but I chalked them up to the training period of having a new cat and teaching them to use the box.
However, just recently, he has picked a spot between my wall and the couch, right behind a plant and my cd-player, to pee. He's done it twice now. Yesterday and now today. I cleaned the spot today, first with baking soda to get the pee out and second with the vinegar and bleach combination. He's been using his litter box (both of them) for a couple of months now with no problems and all of a sudden, he's peeing out side of his box.
I alway keep them clean, in fact, I clean them twice a day. They never get more than 1/4 full. Not to mention, that his boxes are in the lower level bathroom that is rarely used, so it's not due to high traffic. In fact, he peed in the higher traffic area, in the living room, where he sun-bathes.
I have a dog, but they get along fine. Could this be due to illness, or am I just dealing with a behavioral issue? Please help!
Amanda
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RE: Cat Peeing In The Same Spot
Amanda (Guest Post)
He just got back from the vet yesterday. It was a bladder infection and the doctor said he might have had it awhile but luckily it didn't progress any further than it did. He is now on anti-biotics and using his litter box again per usual. Thank God it wasn't behavioral, it just didn't seem like hime to do something so out of the ordinary. Thank you so much for all you input. If it wasn't for this site, I might not have figured it out. Thanks to everyone for responding! XOXO, Dante (the kitty) and Amanda
RE: Cat Peeing In The Same Spot
Jennifer (Guest Post)
He may be marking his territory if he has not been neutered. PLEASE have him fixed--for his health and your sanity! If he has been neutered, he may have a urinary tract infection.
RE: Cat Peeing In The Same Spot
Rosa (Guest Post)
PLEASE take your kitty to the dr. he/she may have a bladder, kidney, or urinary trac infection - Kitty may associate the pain from going potty , with the litter box. If you can get a P sample to take to the dr with you and kitty > If you can't get a sample , the dr can if he needs one !!!
RE: Cat Peeing In The Same Spot
Linda (Guest Post)
Have there been any changes in your cat's diet or changes in the type of litter you use? If not, take him to the vet for a check-up-he could have a urinary tract infection.
RE: Cat Peeing In The Same Spot
Post by mrsloo
If the box is clean and in a private place, you may want to take him to the vet to eliminate illness as a factor. An infection can cause cats to pee in inappropriate places.
I just got my cat about 2 months ago from a family friend who got her a few months before from the cat protection agency, Jody (cat) is 8 years old. When she first arrived she was very nervous and was peeing in a couple of places but now she is settled in (not hiding under the bed at every little noise,) she even comes out when guests are in and sits on their laps, but she is still peeing in 1 particular area. I've tried putting her litter tray on that area and she has just gone and found another area. We are getting new carpets down soon, what do you advise we should do?
Alysom
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RE: Cat Peeing in One Spot sarah_bellum (Guest Post) I had a cat doing this...he was tested for a UTI and that wasn't it, it turned out it was aggression! He hated one of the other cats in my house. I friend of mine agreed to take the other cat, and everyone is much happier now.
The vet perscribed Haldol for him to take the edge off...it seems to work he does not seem as paranoid as he used to be, he is a lot more laid back now. Its not very expensive and worth a trip to the vet.
Sarah
RE: Cat Peeing in One Spot (Guest Post) We adopted an abused cat from a shelter and experienced a similar situation. He was very nervous and would piddle around the carpet where the litter box was. He was also pooing under my daughters bed. We got a carpet cleaner special for pets and did all the carpets but this didnt work. It seemed as if I had tried everything then a friend of mine suggested that he wasnt used to the kitty litter. I usually purchased the odor absorbing kind with the clumping action. I tried the normal plain old kitty litter and still didnt work. Then i noticed kitty was peeing in my houseplant. So i emptied the litter box went outside dug up some dirt. Put it in the box and then added just a bit of litter. He started using it after we also took some of his poo and placed it in the box. Sometimes if they dont have their smell in there they wont use it. eventually we added more kitty litter and less dirt until it was all litter and havnt had a problem since. hope this helps.
RE: Cat Peeing in One Spot coolchinchilla (Guest Post) There's a product called Comfort Zone by Feliway that puts out cat phernomes (think aroma therapy) that is supposed to help with litterbox mishaps. It has a calming effect. It's safe for humans but might need to ask if it is harmful to other pets (e.g., hamsters, birds). It comes as a plug-in dispenser and as a spray bottle. Many vets stock this product. You can get it at most on-line pet stores. I've seen deals for it on ebay. Check it out here: http://www.feliway.com
Good luck. coolchinchilla
RE: Cat Peeing in One Spot "Mike" (Guest Post) Jody has been through a lot in a short time -- two new homes. And who knows what she went through before this? Or maybe she has a health problem, ex. - urninary tract infection, and needs to be checked by a vet. If she checks out fine, try keeping her in a small room, ex. - bathroom, for one week to ten days. Keep her clean litter box, her food and water and something to sleep on in this room. Keep her litter box and dishes as far apart as possible. Do not for one minute let her out. Make sure she is played with and visited often each day. Her bad habit has to be broken. This worked with problem cats I had owned in the past. Cats get upset and sometimes forget their good habits. This isn't a punishment, this is re-conditioning. Just remember, she can't be left alone for long periods of time -- she will still need play time and attention. Good luck!
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