Mia is doing this when I am in the shower or getting ready in the morning. Sometimes she will pee in front of the shower on the carpet while I am in there. She only does this like once a week and only at this time. I have checked for a uti and she is fine. I am getting Feliway today to see if this helps. When she goes on the bed, is she mad at me? She even sleeps in the bed with me at night. Her litter box otherwise is always used. I can also put her in another bathroom with a box in the am when I am in the shower but I would like to get at the root of the problem. What do you think?
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My cat is peeing and and pooping on my BED!
vwagner1
Feb 19, 2004 09:34 AM
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PHMadameAlto
Feb 19, 2004 07:22 PM
This definitely sounds like a behavior problem. Often cats choose to mark beds because they smell so strongly like us!
Here are some ideas for you:
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 she begins to use the litterbox consistantly you can expandher space. There is more information at this link:
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You need to thoroughly deodorize wherever the cat has been peeing. Nature's Miracle is highly recommended as is Simple Green. It is the smell of the "accidents" that causes a cat to reuse the place.
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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