Cat peeing only when in heat

SO I have a cat, about 1yr old. We never, EVER, have any problems with her.

Except when she's in heat.

My fiancee has issues with spaying cats. She doesn't WANT to. So we're trying to avoid it as much as possible.

But this cat is driving me insane...

She pees on stuff ONLY when she's in heat. Why is this? Is there a way to stop it?

The litterbox is otherwise clean, and she uses it regularly without issue. Even when she IS in heat. She'll still use the litterbox, but then there's the stuff that she pees on. And there's no discernable 'pattern' that I can see. It's just random 'stuff' we've got around the house.

So is there anything I can do about this? Or is getting the cat fixed the only solution?

***EDIT***

I know this is an issue that's been answered numerous times. The only reason I'm asking it AGAIN is because the problem ONLY occurs when she is in heat. And I can't find anything regarding THAT info... So sorry if this is a dumb question...

My cat did this when she was in heat. I thought she was peeing but was actually spraying on stuff. The only thing that stopped it was getting her spayed. Ask your vet if there is another solution. Unless you want to have kittens this should be done anyway. Best of luck.

Sadly, I never manage to catch her in the act. I always only find signs of her doing so.

WITHOUT catching her in the act, how can I tell if it's a peeing (UTI, other problem) problem, or if it's her spraying?

Well, really, if she's spraying then you can't really stop her unless she's spayed. Why does your fiancee not want her spayed? Really it can cause very bad medical problems to allow a cat to go unspayed or neutered. If you need information about spaying to bring to her I'm sure you can find plenty both here and across the internet.

The truth is there is no medical reason NOT to spay a cat and there are many medical reasons TO spay.

Otherwise you may be stuck dealing with a lady-kitty spraying.

And that is the issue.

I don't KNOW if she is spraying or peeing.

Is there a way to tell the difference AFTER it's been done? Like I said, I NEVER manage to catch her in the act...

Well, to be honest it doesn't really matter if she's spraying or just peeing, she's marking either way, and this is a very common behavior in unaltered cats. The only way to get her to stop is to spay her. If I may ask, what are your finacee's reasons for not spaying? Unaltered females can develop a life threatening disease call pyometra, which is basically an infection of the uterus, and if it is caught in time can cost hundreds of dollars in surgery fees, a lot more than a simple spay. Unaltered females also have a very high incidence of mammary cancer. Many members here have noted that after a spay, their kitties become much more loving and even-behaviored, spaying really is in your kitty's best interest....plus it will most likely stop the peeing!

Well because she only does it while in heat, it could mean that it's spraying. Also, where is she 'peeing'? ....spraying will be done on objects that are prominent and more vertical, as I recall.

Does the urine smell strongly? Where do you find the evidence of her 'peeing'?

And I totally agree with Katie. She definitely has the right idea about her behavior. If you both get her spayed you and your fiancee will be much happier.

Edited to add:
Also, even breeders only leave their cats unspayed/unfixed for a certain period of time.

That is perfectly normal behaviour for a mature unspayed female cat, the only thing you can do to stop it is to get her spayed.

If your fiancee needs convincing, google 'pyometra' and show her some of the pages that come up - she wouldn't want that happening to her 'bits and pieces' and hopefully reading about the likelihood of her cat ending up with a uterus full of pus will generate some sisterly concern and convince her to do the right thing

Not only that, but she's risking your cat to get early cancers (uterine, etc.) by keeping her unspayed. And one day she will be so frustrated that she will escape and come home pregnant. The fact that she's been in/out of heat over and over can cause problems with pregnancy or delivery.

IMO there is NO reason not to get her spayed. Please have her look at this board and talk to a vet about the need to have your cat spayed. BTW how can you guys stand her going in and out of heat every few weeks and crying all the time. IMO you are torturing the cat!

Hey
I don't think it's a dumb question as my cat is also doing it
I also would like answer to the same question?
Why is it she only pees when she's on heat in places she shouldn't when for the past 4 year years apart from when she's on heat pees in her litter Box?
Hope to get answer soon

Besides the health issues, if your cat gets pregnant are you able to guarantee a good home for up to 6 kittens? Each and every one? That each kitten will be neutered./spayed? Every single litter she has?

If not then spay your cat!!!!!! No excuses!

There are many low cost/low income spay neuter programs out there. I have a local one in my area that does it for 10$ ! Many vets will work with you, especially if they know you. It is the mature, responsible thing to do. Thousands of kittens are euthanized each year because there is no one to adopt them. Those soon to be new kittens of yours will have many more kittens if they are not spayed or neutered. Also your unspayed cat will get out and may catch some deadly diseases while out  like FeLV or FIV .... not to mention possibly getting run over by a car or eaten by a coyote/dog.
 

Do right by your cat, even if your fiance refuses to after learning all the facts.

Hi @Tamzi-Bella1316

The thread you are posting in is about ten years old, so I doubt any of the original posters will be back to answer.

The answer remains the same though: Cats mark their territory with urine in order to attract a mate. The only way to get her to stop doing this is to get her spayed. It will also prevent more kittens being born into a world where there are already millions of unwanted cats, most of which will be euthanized.

Please take a look at these articles.

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If you need any help finding a low-cost clinic near you, let us now which city/state you live in and we will try to help.

Urinating in inappropriate places when in heat is normal behavior, as is constant crying and becoming an escape artist. She is miserable with hormones, uncomfortable and marking places with her scent so as to attract a Tom, all done by instinct. There is nothing to be done except to have her spayed and thus to avoid all these horrible behaviors she has to endure. Good luck!