Our cat is fixed all shots ect ect..... But for some reason at night (has happened about 3 or4 times) She will piss somewhere. Other then the litter box Cat piss is the worst. 2 Days ago she pissed on the couch again and now it smells awfull. I don't understand why she does this when she uses the cat box the other times. Im thinking she is going to have to be an outdoor cat.
Cats don't naturally know they aren't suppose to piss on this big fluffy thing called a "couch". To them it might as well be the litterbox since its just another object. Give it a reason not to, such as punishment, whatever you deem necessary. Give incentive to taking a leak in the sandbox, such as treats, neck massages, a day at the spa etc.
same here I just got my cat fixed and front declawed and I getr him back today. Can't wait to see him I love that cat.
you love your cat but you just had him declawed?! do you know what an awful and painful thing declawing is for cats? its the equivalent of someone removing your fingers at the knuckles. its painful, not to mention that its possible her nails could try to naturally grow back and that will be very painful for her if that happens. cats need their claws. they are there for a reason and they do miss them when they're gone. sorry, but if you dont want a cat to claw your furniture then dont get a cat or adopt one from the shelter that has already been declawed...there are lots unforunatley. the damage is done, but seriously you should look into it.
yellowbelly...... what about having her as in indoor/outdoor cat who uses the bathroom outdoors? that is what my cat does...infact he knows if he is inside and he has to pee he will cry for me to let him out. cats naturally like to use the bathroom in loose soil, thats why they hardley ever need to be trained to use a litter box. try putting her litter box outdoors and show her where it is....then eventually she will figure out that outside is where she should use the bathroom and will probably even begin going in the grass. that is how my cat got started. good luck~
If possible, get some loose soil and pile it somewhere in your yard...maybe sprinkle some cat nip nearby. in my yard there was a small garden, which i just yanked all the weeds and shit from and then there was this huge pile of soil that my kitty just loved...he peed almost immediatley. it might take some time, but eventually she will figure it out.
Does the litterbox have a hood over it? A cat behaviorist I know told me that most cats do not like hooded litterboxes, and will go to the bathroom anywhere besides it. The reasoning behind this is that they like to be aware and on the lookout while doing their "duty", because that is the time they are most vulnerable. A hood over a catbox prevents seeing what is all around them. Also, going to the bathroom outside of the box is indicative that something is wrong. Essentially, your cat may be saying "Mom, something's wrong!". It may be physical or psychological, but it would be good to assess what changes lately may have stressed your cat out- also, check for any symptoms of not feeling well, which would include: not eating, hiding, warm dry nose, lethargy, or any odd behavior.
Conspiracy99X- Just curious, but why did you have your cat declawed? I'm not trying to make you feel bad, but I've worked at various veterinary offices, and declawing is usually looked down on, unless the cat is very violent with babies/other animals in the home. But for future reference: Many people do not know this, but being declawed is the equivalent of having your fingers cut off just around that top knuckle. It is quite painful and unnecessarily, and often is very high risk for infections. It is also quite painful to dig in their litterbox with wounded paws. At one cat sanctuary where I worked, declawing was against their policy, and people could not adopt a cat without signing a promise that they would not declaw her. There are many alternatives to declawing, such as filing/clipping nails, covering the nails with special covers that slip on, and giving cats a scratching post to scratch instead of furniture. Anyway, pamper your kitty while she recovers from surgery and best of luck!
As for the couch and any other place she's pissed put white vinigar on the spots. It will kill the smell and she won't like the smell of the vinigar. If you're willing to try it the old fashioned tried and true method you rub her nose in the pee before you put the vinigar on, spank her bottom, tell her 'no, bad cat' and all the while holding her by the scruff of the neck like a kitten toss her out in the yard.
If you declawed your cat, maybe the yard isn't the best place for her? She just had her primary means of defense taken away.. what if another clawed cat wants to fight? Miss Kitty will get her ass whooped, and you might have more vet bill to deal with getting her sewn back up. My cat went through a faze when he peed on things... but it was only male scented things. Mens underwear, men's shirts, where the man sat on the couch. Once he got used to the new male scent, he quit doing it. They have a product out there that gets rid of cat urine smell... think it's call Urine Gone! or something stupid like that. It works really well, but vinegar works well too, as the poster above me mentioned. If you changed litter brands or the location of the box might cause him to reacting this way. Or a change in the family... like a new pet or child (the cat could feel like his standing in the family is lowering, as be angry as a result). Every cat is different, but if your cat is peeing on things, I is probably a cry for help. There also could be a Urinary infection... something you might want to get checked out if it doesn't stop. A previous poster mentioned that her cat doesn't like covered litter boxes. My cat will only go in a covered box.... he really needs his privacy! Every cat is different!
"spanking" the cat will not teach her anything. it will only make her afriad of her caretaker. and " picking her up by the neck &tossing out into the yard" is cruel.....its a cat not a piece of trash!
Agreeing with Elle- Treat your cats with the same respect you would treat your children. Cats have feelings, and you need to deal with them based on that. If a cat ever acts up (not peeing, though- but scratching, etc.) you can teach her NO by tapping your palm gently on her face between the eyes. This is what cats do to each other and what a mother cat would do to a kitten who does something wrong. It's not about hurting the cat or hitting her, but for felines this is like sign language for "That's Bad!". Also, hissing works. Practice a good hiss, and always follow it with a stern "NO".
Come to think of it, i saw some stuff at petsmart that was like a spray that i think is supposed to detour cats and dogs from peeing on a certain spot if you spray it there...... * i think * ...couldve just been a spray for scratching but you may wanna call them and ask if they have such a thing....
how long has this been going on? if it's just been recent, it's probably an indication of a health problem. you might want to have her checked out by a vet before punishing her. she might have a bladder or kidney problem, or even something like felv/fiv, for example. a lot of animals eliminate infectious bacteria through their urine. also, she's peeing in places where she knows that you'll see it, like the couch. it's not hidden in the loose dirt of a houseplant, where it would be inticing and fun. maybe she wants you to see it, and for a reason? is she drinking more than usual? how old is your cat? has her pee changed at all? how about her stool? any vomiting? it could also indicate a psychological problem, too. have there been any changes, recently? like a new pet or baby, or the loss of someone? has she been getting more/less/different attention? did you recently leave town for a long weekend? was she just recently fixed? any changes in diet or eating/drinking habits? anything that might disturb her sleep schedule during the day? lots of things cause our pets stress that we wouldn't think of. i hope your kitty is in good health! how many litter boxes do you have? each cat is supposed to have two litterboxes. many cats will not pee and poop in the same box, and your cat might be one of them. do you have other cats? cause they each need two boxes. also, some cats don't like hooded boxes. have you switched up brands of litter lately? do you clean it frequently, and maintain the right depth of litter? are you sure that kitty has access to her boxes at night? no doors that could accidently get blown shut or anything? is there anything in the room with the cat-box that might frighten her, like a running dryer/toilet, a puddle of water, or something that is switched on by a timer (like the fridge, water heater or an a/c unit)?
^^ i'd like to add that since you already put her outside for a little while, you should definitely get her checked out by a vet. she might have been sick to begin with, and throwing her out will have made that worse, so it's even more important that she sees a doc. the heat and stress of being tossed out will only make that worse. also, she can catch and/or spread felv and fiv to other cats, just through nuzzling or shared water. if she comes in contact with strays that are sick, she might catch something from them... and if she's already sick and has a weakened immune system, that will just make it worse. i have a two-year old kitty who is fixed and up to date on all his shots, and his peeing was one of the reasons i took him to a vet, and they found out he has a lump in his intestines and a kidney and/or pancreas problem causing it... possibly lymphatic cancer, although he tested felv negative. he always seemed fine and in excellent health, it was just odd that he was going to the bathroom outside of his box on occassion. i really hope your kitty is better off than mine, and i'm not saying any of this to scare you. i just thought my experience might help shine new light on the situation. call your vet, and see what they think, they'll probably recommend taking her in for a check-up, but at least their advice is free and they'll give you a better informed opinion than i can.
Well, I did have her checked out before hand after the 1st few times she did it and everything came back fine. She is up to date on all of her shots ect. The vet said that some cats just "do that" whatever that means. Oh, and someone I think got confused on this thread...it was NOT me who had their cat declawed. I would never put a declawed cat outside. I just wanted to clarify that Anyways, I did all of the things the first few times she peed on things, did the litter box suggestions, ect ect. and nothing stopped her peeing. Both of my couches are ruined and she had also peed in several corners under my bed She is still outside and seems to be doing well. Thanks to everyone who responded I do appreciate the advice!
What I use for pee stains is a product called natures maid(? and you get a lot for your money, usually a huge gallon for about $6 where I live.) There is a version specially meant for cat stains and it will clean the stain out so you cat won't keep going to the bathroom in the same spot. When I first got my new kitten my other cat would start looking for attention, so sometimes he would go to the bathroom in bathtubs or spill his food and water. Maybe something new has happened that she is having trouble adjusting to?
Our kitty slept on the bed. Its conforting to all sleep together. When she had an accident, her place on the bed was denied and she slept alone. She got the message very fast and I didn't need to hit her. Very smart. Then she got her spot back. Some say that the animial sleeping on the bed is spoiled,but I never had to hit if this is the reward for good behavior.
