Hi Diana...if this is something that recently developed, first consider all the possibilities such as:
- changes with litter brands
- location of the litter box isn't private enough
- some cats like to have one box to defecate and another to urinate
- cleanliness (some cats are very finicky and prefer a super clean box)
- as a general rule there should be one litter box for each cat plus one extra as a back up
- senior cats develop age-related disorders such as chronic renal failure (CRF), hyperthyroidism, diabetes, etc.
If all these have been ruled out, there's a chance that your cat may have developed another underlying medical problem such as something as simple as a lower urinary tract disorder: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_fel鈥?/a> which can contribute to accidents outside of the box. Cats will associate pain while using box and change their habits as a result.
Here's an article about why cats inappropriately soil outside their litter box by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures鈥?/a>
House soiling is the most common behavior problem reported by cat owners. It includes urination and/or defecation outside the litter box, as well as urine spraying.
Why do cats eliminate outside of the litter box?
One common misconception is that cats soil in inappropriate places for revenge. It is tempting to conclude, ';He defecated on the living room carpet to punish me for leaving him for the weekend.'; But this kind of calculation requires sophisticated cognitive abilities that cats aren't nbelieved to possess. Furthermore, this conclusion assumes that cats view their urine and feces as distasteful, when in fact they do not. It is only we humans who view it that way.
Medical Problems
So why do cats urinate or defecate on your bed or carpet? Medical problems are one possibility. Inflammation of the urinary tract may cause painful or frequent urination, inability to urinate, bloody urine, and crying during urination. An affected cat is likely to eliminate outside the litter box if he comes to associate the box with painful urination, or if he has an increased urgency to urinate. In addition, kidney, liver, and thyroid diseases often lead to increased drinking and urination. Inflammation of the colon or rectum, intestinal tract tumors, intestinal parasites, and other gastrointestinal conditions may cause painful defecation, increased frequency or urgency to defecate, and decreased control of defecation. Age-related diseases that interfere with a cat's mobility (for example, arthritis, nervous system disorders, or muscular diseases), or with his cognitive functions can also influence his ability to get to the litter box in time. In short, any medical condition that interferes with a cat's normal elimination behavior can lead to house soiling.
Litter Box Aversions
Behavioral problems, such as litter box aversions, inappropriate site preferences, or urine spraying can also lead to house soiling. An aversion implies that there is something about the litter box that your cat finds unsavory. It could be the box, the litter, the location of the box, or all three.
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He may not like the type of cat litter you are providing, or you aren't cleaning often enough. Either that or you have brought a new man into his life and he is trying to establish his territory.
Get some yellow bed sheets.
You should take it to a vet
I had the excact same problem.. my cats were about 10 years old, and all of a sudden, they started peeing on everything, we tried vinigar, newspaper, everything in the books, but nothing worked. Eventually we figured that they just needed a new, and bigger little box. It worked like a charm.. we changed the box about 6 months ago and we've never had an accident since. Also try putting more than 1 litter box in rooms were the door is closed alot. Sometimes when my cats get locked in my bedroom and can't get out, they have a hard time holding it all day.
Close the bedroom door.
wash it well with bleach most likely he keeps coming back to that same spot because it still smells pee on there
put it outside or shoot it
If he is neutered and this is a new occurence, he could possibly be trying to tell you that you that there is something wrong. He could have a UTI. Urinary Tract Infection. They can be common in neutered male cats.
you cant he wasnt nuetered ealy enough im so so so so sorry
change the litter box, or install a cat door
get yellow bed sheets...
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