I read somewhere that it is problably need your attention or you have not been spending quality time with it. So he is letting you know on your daily stuff.
yumi on
February 7th, 2009
clean it with soap..everywhere she pees.
and never let any smell of it linger. or else she will think it’s her CR! and she’ll keep coming back.
Miss Zora on
February 8th, 2009
Did you move the box recently? Cats learn to use the space the litter box is in, not the litter box itself so much.
Included some links below. Good Luck!
CoasterGal on
February 11th, 2009
There is something bothering him. Take him to the vet to rule out anything medical (urinary infection or worse) then spend more time with him so he doesn’t feel alone.
Silver.and.Cold on
February 12th, 2009
Maybe he is sick. Take him to the vet if he keeps doing it. He might have a bladder infection.
cpinatsi on
February 13th, 2009
Have a urine analysis done. This is very commonly a sign of urine crystals or a urinary tract infection. He associates the discomfort he has when he pees with the litterbox, so he starts to avoid it. For males this situation is very dangerous, as they can block and not be able to pee. I advise: 1. take a sterile cup and put it under his tail as he pees, and take it for analysis and bacterial culture.
2. Feed him Hill’s c/d or Eucanuba Urinary formula or the like.
3. Give him canned food, preferably with added water in it. The more dilute the urine, the less possibility it has to block.
4. All the above are emasures to help, but they don’t substitute the need to have a urine analysis and a treatment by a vet. He may need antibiotics.
5. You can also buy urine reagent strips and check his PH. It should be between 5 and 7. Preferably around 6. If it is close to 7 or more, this is an indication that I am right. The strips also usually indicate the presence of visually undetected blood in the urine. If that is also positive, there is an infection.
TrishPresleysMom on
February 16th, 2009
It is true that cats do not like change, so if something new has come about he may just be letting you know he does not appriciate it. However, a trip to the vet may be in order. My cat started doing that, and at first I was so mad at her. But then someone told me she might have a urinary tract infection. Sure enough, I took her to the vet and that is what it was. The vet said that when a cat has a uti that they just know it hurts when they pee right there. So in the cats mind they are thinking, “Hmmm it hurts when I pee right there, so next time I’ll try and pee over there.” They don’t know why it hurts. The vet will give you meds if that is what it is, and they feel better almost immediately. You feel better too, because you don’t have to clean up cat pee all over the place;-)
DJ B on
February 17th, 2009
My first reaction, since you indicate he just started this, is he make have an infection, bladder, kidneys etc. Have him checked by your vet. If he is ok there, have you changed the cat litter? Have you introduced a new pet ? Could he be stressed for any reason?
I’m sure if you talk with your vet, they will be able to give you more idea’s of things to consider. Good Luck & HUGS
Tracy T on
February 19th, 2009
Hi, don’t worry i think all owners go through something like this from time to time. As for the cause well there are many possible causes from urinery infection to behavioural issues. I have written a whole web page on the subject, check it out below if you want to find all the various causes. I’m sure the problem will be able to resolved.
dog biscuit on
February 19th, 2009
Has he had a change in diet? A new pet added to the home? My cat did the same thing after we got a new kitten. It was stress and believe it or not just acting out.Sometimes if the box is full, he will go in the bathtub, which is not too often as the box stays pretty tidy
I read somewhere that it is problably need your attention or you have not been spending quality time with it. So he is letting you know on your daily stuff.
clean it with soap..everywhere she pees.
and never let any smell of it linger. or else she will think it’s her CR! and she’ll keep coming back.
Did you move the box recently? Cats learn to use the space the litter box is in, not the litter box itself so much.
Included some links below. Good Luck!
There is something bothering him. Take him to the vet to rule out anything medical (urinary infection or worse) then spend more time with him so he doesn’t feel alone.
Maybe he is sick. Take him to the vet if he keeps doing it. He might have a bladder infection.
Have a urine analysis done. This is very commonly a sign of urine crystals or a urinary tract infection. He associates the discomfort he has when he pees with the litterbox, so he starts to avoid it. For males this situation is very dangerous, as they can block and not be able to pee. I advise: 1. take a sterile cup and put it under his tail as he pees, and take it for analysis and bacterial culture.
2. Feed him Hill’s c/d or Eucanuba Urinary formula or the like.
3. Give him canned food, preferably with added water in it. The more dilute the urine, the less possibility it has to block.
4. All the above are emasures to help, but they don’t substitute the need to have a urine analysis and a treatment by a vet. He may need antibiotics.
5. You can also buy urine reagent strips and check his PH. It should be between 5 and 7. Preferably around 6. If it is close to 7 or more, this is an indication that I am right. The strips also usually indicate the presence of visually undetected blood in the urine. If that is also positive, there is an infection.
It is true that cats do not like change, so if something new has come about he may just be letting you know he does not appriciate it. However, a trip to the vet may be in order. My cat started doing that, and at first I was so mad at her. But then someone told me she might have a urinary tract infection. Sure enough, I took her to the vet and that is what it was. The vet said that when a cat has a uti that they just know it hurts when they pee right there. So in the cats mind they are thinking, “Hmmm it hurts when I pee right there, so next time I’ll try and pee over there.” They don’t know why it hurts. The vet will give you meds if that is what it is, and they feel better almost immediately. You feel better too, because you don’t have to clean up cat pee all over the place;-)
My first reaction, since you indicate he just started this, is he make have an infection, bladder, kidneys etc. Have him checked by your vet. If he is ok there, have you changed the cat litter? Have you introduced a new pet ? Could he be stressed for any reason?
I’m sure if you talk with your vet, they will be able to give you more idea’s of things to consider. Good Luck & HUGS
Hi, don’t worry i think all owners go through something like this from time to time. As for the cause well there are many possible causes from urinery infection to behavioural issues. I have written a whole web page on the subject, check it out below if you want to find all the various causes. I’m sure the problem will be able to resolved.
Has he had a change in diet? A new pet added to the home? My cat did the same thing after we got a new kitten. It was stress and believe it or not just acting out.Sometimes if the box is full, he will go in the bathtub, which is not too often as the box stays pretty tidy