Louie Bob is (according to his old home) 9 months. We had the issue previously at about 6 months where he would pee on the bathroom rug. We went to the vet because he also had diarrhea at that time, had peed on the rug at the front door, and seemed like it was hurting that that time. the vet said it was a possibility of crystals but he was not 100% sure as the cat acted perfectly fine when left over the weekend with him. We changed both of our boys diets to 90% wet.
We ended up removing the bathroom rug and had no issues. Now, sometimes, after a shower, we will leave our dirty clothes on the floor to finish up whatever, come back to the bathroom shortly (like, 10-15 minutes) to get them and they will smell of cat pee.
He has not been neutered yet, he was supposed to of been on the 1st and the appointment had to be changed. He is now scheduled for February 2 as that is the earliest the vet could get him in for it.
We adopted a 3rd cat right before Christmas and I was worried it would make him spray, but he has come around wonderfully to this little guy (who will also be neutered february 2).
We also got them a much larger litterbox the other day and I have not noticed anymore peeing but we also have been very careful about picking up our clothes the last few days, so it could be just a coincidence.
I know some of you are probably wondering how I know it is Louie - I have only ever seen him pee when he was back and forth with the vets, but Keebler has never ever pottied outside of the box, was neutered at 6 months, and is usually with us (he's a follower) when we go back to get the clothes...
My question is, does this seem hormone related or simply a bad litter habit? I have stressed and stressed over his hormones kicking in. I am scared to death he is going to start spraying and I know that is very hard to stop once it starts.
Also, what can I safely use to get the smell out of the clothes/possibly carpet? Thanks & I am sorry for the long post!
We ended up removing the bathroom rug and had no issues. Now, sometimes, after a shower, we will leave our dirty clothes on the floor to finish up whatever, come back to the bathroom shortly (like, 10-15 minutes) to get them and they will smell of cat pee.
He has not been neutered yet, he was supposed to of been on the 1st and the appointment had to be changed. He is now scheduled for February 2 as that is the earliest the vet could get him in for it.
We adopted a 3rd cat right before Christmas and I was worried it would make him spray, but he has come around wonderfully to this little guy (who will also be neutered february 2).
We also got them a much larger litterbox the other day and I have not noticed anymore peeing but we also have been very careful about picking up our clothes the last few days, so it could be just a coincidence.
I know some of you are probably wondering how I know it is Louie - I have only ever seen him pee when he was back and forth with the vets, but Keebler has never ever pottied outside of the box, was neutered at 6 months, and is usually with us (he's a follower) when we go back to get the clothes...
My question is, does this seem hormone related or simply a bad litter habit? I have stressed and stressed over his hormones kicking in. I am scared to death he is going to start spraying and I know that is very hard to stop once it starts.
Also, what can I safely use to get the smell out of the clothes/possibly carpet? Thanks & I am sorry for the long post!