my two year old tonkinese cat has pissed on my bed a couple of times but the door has been open and she knows where the litter box is
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peeing on my bed
kailin120288
Nov 13, 2004 03:37 PM
Replies (3)
PHMadameAlto
Nov 13, 2004 06:15 PM
The cat needs to go to the vet for a check up ASAP. Urinating on soft things often means there is a urinary infection present.
If all is clear on the health front, then the problem is behavioral. 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!
You need to thoroughly deodorize wherever the cat has been peeing. Petastic is highly recommended as is Heaven's Own. 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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newigal
Nov 15, 2004 06:52 PM
There are some good enzymatic odor eliminators you may want to consider, so you can completely get rid of the cat urine odor:
Anti-Icky Poo - the best, in my opinion.
Simple Solution - just as good
Nature's Miracle - pretty darn good as well.
It may just come down to personal choice, but Anti-Icky Poo has an injector kit that other cat urine odor eliminators don't have. You can inject the Anti-Icky Poo directly into furniture upholstery, mattresses, etc. Follow all directions on the label, and good luck!
You can get more information at my web site: www.cat-urine-odor-advisor.com
Nancy
>>my two year old tonkinese cat has pissed on my bed a couple of times but the door has been open and she knows where the litter box is
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Nancy E. Wigal
Arlington, VA
gocatgo
Nov 20, 2004 08:30 PM
>>my two year old tonkinese cat has pissed on my bed a couple of times but the door has been open and she knows where the litter box is
You definitely need to cover your bedding with plastic when you are not around to watch her, until this problem can be resolved.
Has she been seen by her vet and checked for a UTI? If your vet says that she is fine healthwise and the problem is behavorial, then I highly recommend Piddle Pants.
Piddle Pants worked for my two cats who were having a 'spraying war' to determine the 'top cat position'. It's been a month and a half to two months since I've had any urine marking of any kind in my home, thanks to the Piddle Pants. These two wore them for a short time, then when out of the pants, have not gone back to spraying. It worked for me and might work for you as well.
Click Here: Piddle Pants for Cats
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