Minutus

Hi
I have a cat that for some reason keeps peeing on our upstairs carpet. I have cleaned the area thouroughly and she keeps doing it. We actually caught her the other day which at least we know which one was doing it. I keep the litter boxes cleaned and have moved one into the room she was frequenting as I thought that may help..my question is how do I look these things up in the repertory? She doesn't talk but obviously something is going on..and it isn't medical..stubborness, defiance maybe?? please help!!

Did you clean the area with vinegar water, to remove the smell very thoroughly? If any of the smell remains, it's just like a "Please Pee Here" sign for her!

is she developing a uti? cats tend to reject the litter box when they get uti's
as they associate the pain with the box.
tanya

Cats will be pee in the wrong place for many reasons:

Just plain old dirtiness where they decide they can't be bothered
making the effort to use a litter tray.

They are developing urinary problems and are trying to let you know -
get them checked out at the vets. Animals can be very good at not
physically showing illness despite the fact that major problems are
going on underneath.

Attention seeking.

Jealousy.

Dislike of the litter that you use - I have found that cats are cleanest
when you make a litter tray up using a thick layer of newspaper in the
bottom and then coir compost or a similar type of compost.

Feeling unsettled in their home environment - any other cats that might
be bullying or any change to your home circumstances? Any new
additions?

What rubrics you use will depend on the reason for doing it. I would
definitely get the cats urine checked at the vets to see if there are
any problems there. I would also do a complete blood profile to see if
she is developing kidney problems. If your cat is fed on dry food then
it can be a major problem. I would also look at water consumption: if
she is on dry and drinking no water then that could be causing the
problem or if she is drinking excessively then it could point to kidney
problems.

I have had a lot of cats as I used to do cat rescue and know only too
well about the problem of peeing ones. You have my sympathy!

Kerry