We have 6, and this behavior has developed over time to the point where they go in many places. Is there something I can spray or apply to furniture/areas that will discourage peeing? The litter boxes are kept clean, btw. Thanks for any suggestions.
I haven't had them checked for urinary tract issues, no. It appears to me (and I could be wrong) to stem from the introduction into the house of my wife's cat, who battled for alpha initially with the dominant cat in the house at the time, engaging in marking battles. Since then he's battled with another long-time cat of mine who he seems to have issues with, and so the marking continues.Originally Posted by Larke
Have you had them checked for urinary problems? Have you tried changing their litter to some other type they might prefer? Have you got at least one box per cat plus one? Are the boxes near their food (not a good idea)?
Hmmm, I suppose that could be a factor, although I haven't really had that be a problem over the years. I had three share 1 for several years, for example, without any issues. I appreciate the help, though, I guess I'm looking for a magic bullet that'll save furniture and end the persistent urine smell.Originally Posted by Larke
Definitely get more boxes! They sometimes like different ones depending on what the 'business' of the moment is, and they like to think they have a box no one else's using, or else that they're dominating someone else by going on top of theirs, etc. etc. You need one for each at least (I know, I know!).
Thanks, hopefully the Petsmart by me has it, sounds like it's laced with kitty crackOriginally Posted by Kit E Cat
definitely try it. Its called Cat Attract and can be found at most specialtypet stores. I had a foster litter of 5 kittens one time who went everywhere but in the box. I got the cat attract and when I came home from work they had all peed and pooped several times in the box, none outside, and they were sleeping in the litterbox. For the next few weeks I couldn't keep them out of the damned box. They played, slept, pooped and peed in the box. Good luck! But remember, also you have to get ALL the smell out before they're really stop peeing.
Thanks, appriciatedOriginally Posted by smirkitty
You need to clean the soiled areas thoroughly with a product that breaks down the enzymes that kitty can smell but you can't. Get a blacklight, and anything that glows, attack it with something like Nature's Miracle Just for Cats. I know there are others on the market, but that is the only one I have used.