Our 2 yr old never had any problems until last summer when we bought a new recliner which he proceeded to pee on. We cleaned it up & chalked it off to an accident when he did it again. Then we discovered he also would occasionally pee in our powder room sink. These are the only 2 areas he goes in beside his litter pan. We have cleaned both the chair and the sink very carefully and he won't do it for weeks at a time, than when you think you've solved the problem he will do it again. We tried putting a cover on the chair and he moves it over so he can pee in the same spot. Any help would be greatly apprciated
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Help! Can't stop cat from peeing in chair and sink
doowopbob
Dec 30, 2005 05:08 PM
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PHMadameAlto
Dec 30, 2005 09:45 PM
The cat needs to go to the vet for a check up ASAP. Very often this is what causes cats to urinate in inappropirate places.
If all is clear on the health front, then the problem is behavioral. Have there been any changes in the cat's environment? Even the silliest change can cause a cat to react by not using the box! Rearranged furniture, a new cat prowling through the yard, new family member or other human living with you? New paint, wallpaper?
At any rate, you will need to take steps to retrain the cat to the box. Basically you need to confine the cat to a room like a bathroom, or a large cage with only food, water, bedding and the litterbox. As he begins to use the litterbox consistantly you can expand his space. There is more information at this link:
Litterbox Problems
Cats need easy access to boxes and you may need to put several boxes around the house.Be sure to keep all boxes very, very clean. Scoop at least once a day! There is also something called Cat Attract litter which may help lure the cat back to the box.
You need to thoroughly deodorize wherever the cat has been peeing or pooping. Petastic is highly recommended as is Heaven's Own. It is the smell of the "accidents" that causes a cat to reuse the place. You can also try putting either foil or a carpet runner placed upside down on the recliner to see if he will stay away from there. The sink is a bit harder - there is a product called a "scat mat" which could help discourage his jumping on the counter to get to the sink.
Check into using Feliway, a spray that mimics the happy scent cats leave when they rub their check against something. You can get it from your vet or from Cat Faeries at http://www.catfaeries.com
If you visit the website, you will see a phone number that you can call and for a fee discuss your cat's problems with someone. The person who does this is very knowlegeable and it may be worth the $$ for you. Feliway is also available in most large pet supply stores. There is also a plug-in with Feliway that can help.
Finally, if all else fails, ask you vet about using an antianxiety medication such as Buspar or Prozac. These very often work, however the decision to prescribe them will rest solely with your veterinarian who will be able to monitor the dosage and side effects.
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