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Kitten urinating and pooping on my bed

post #1 of 14
4/5/11 at 3:19am
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Hi everyone,

3 weeks ago I took a 13 weeks old kitten home. He's a Tonkinese, extremely sweet and very playful.

In the past 3 weeks he peed twice on the bed in my spare bedroom (his room) and once on my bed. He also pooped on the spare bed last night.

I have an appointment with the vet this week to check whether this could be a UTI problem, however the pooping is making me think it may not be a health issue.

He is litter trained. The breeder I bought him from has been using silica litter since he was born and I am using the same brand since I took him in.

I keep the litter tray clean all the time. Scoop the solid out twice a day and in the past 3 weeks have already changed the litter twice (each bag of litter should last between 3 to 4 weeks)

He is a very playful kitten and me and my partner spend pretty much the entire time with him playing when we are not at work.

I’ve been reading several posts on the internet about cats’ owners with the same problem, however none of them were about a kitten, hence this post.

I have relatives staying with me on a regular basis and I’m thinking that all these “new faces” may be stressing or bothering him, however he is very happy to play with them and can be found sleeping on their lap the moment he gets tired.

I’ve also been using feliway on the mattress, duvets, pillows and sheets however that doesn’t seem to be working either.

He hasn’t need neutered yet as he’s too young and I’m waiting for him to be 6 months old.

I would really appreciate if anyone could help me out here as I’m kind of running out of ideas

Many thanks in advance

Simon
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post #2 of 14
4/5/11 at 4:27am
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The breeder I bought him from has been using silica litter since he was born and I am not using the same brand since I took him in.
That could very well be the key to the whole problem. I would urge you to go back to using the same litter the breeder was using and make no changes for quite some time.

Later, when you think you might want to try to make a change get an extra litter box and put the new litter in that one while making sure he also has the litter he's used to available to him at all times. Then see if he's using the new litter at all and if so how often. He may never fully accept a litter that's very different from the one he got used to when he was litter trained. If you find this is the case, there is really nothing you can do about it if you want to make sure he'll continue to use his litter box faithfully.

EDIT:

Have you also changed his diet to something very different from what he was getting from the breeder or are you feeding the same thing?
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post #3 of 14
4/5/11 at 5:25am
Oh, one more question. Does your home have two floors?
If so, have a litter box for your kitten on each floor. Especially with kittens it's very important that they have a litter box nearby so they don't have a long way to go to reach it when they have to go.

In general, there should always be a litter box for cats on every floor of the home - near the area they spend most of their time. (This is the simplest, easiest way to prevent accidents, making sure cats will not be going somewhere else outside the litter box.)
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post #4 of 14
4/5/11 at 5:52am
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Hi Violet,

Thanks for your comments.

Have just realised I said I am not using the same litter... silly me!
I am using the same litter indeed and still feeding him the same dry and wet food the breeder was using.

My flat is on one floor only and will add a second litter tray this afternoon as soon as I get home
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post #5 of 14
4/5/11 at 6:22am
Oh good. Same litter, same food. Have to ask though, are his stools normal? Not on the soft or hard side? Are they large or small? Does he go once a day or more or less often?

If the vet can rule out a UTI then there are a few other things you might have to think about with regards to peeing, pooping on beds.

Also, with this behavior in mind, you might not want to wait till he's 6 months old to get him neutered. It's all right to get that done sooner. If there is no health problem involved, getting him neutered sooner will cut down on the possibility of marking behaviors.

Would you happen to know, did he go on the bed when he was all alone in the home? (While you were at work I mean.) Or while people were staying with you and things were kind of busy?
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post #6 of 14
4/5/11 at 7:13am
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Hi Violet,

His stools are normal. He normally goes twice a day.

Last time he peed on the bed was this morning and he pretty much did it while my sister was in the same room.

As per the past incidents, I am not too sure but I think he did it when I was around and possibly busy doing something else.

He is a very sociable cat and I am now thinking if he's doing this because he gets bored and whether I should get another kitten to keep him company...
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post #7 of 14
4/5/11 at 10:18am
Well, I'm really wondering because to me he certainly seems way too young for having certain health problems. Hopefully your vet will be able to help you figure out whether this is a health or behavior related problem so you can then concentrate on the solution.
In the meantime, as a precaution, it might be a good idea not to let him have access to the beds.
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post #8 of 14
4/5/11 at 2:27pm
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Originally Posted by simonit View Post
Hi Violet,

Thanks for your comments.

Have just realised I said I am not using the same litter... silly me!
I am using the same litter indeed and still feeding him the same dry and wet food the breeder was using.

My flat is on one floor only and will add a second litter tray this afternoon as soon as I get home
The second litter pan is a good idea. Using the same food is good. You've had him quite awhile now so he should be used to the new environment. If you've completely ruled any physical issue then maybe something has changed in the household. Sometimes we change small things and don't think much about it but the pets do. I've never used it but I've heard sprinkling stuff called "Cat Attract" on the litter, or mixing it in is also very helpful. Wishing you the best of luck.
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post #9 of 14
4/7/11 at 1:11am
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The second litter tray seems to be working!
I've placed it in the second bedroom, which is where he spent the first couple of days when I took him home, and he's now pretty much ignoring the other tray.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonelondon/5540005557

This is Alfie by the way
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post #10 of 14
4/7/11 at 1:57am
I'm so glad the second litter box seems to be working.

Alfie is absolutely gorgeous!
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post #11 of 14
4/7/11 at 8:08am
It's great the 2nd litter box seems to be working. You have a beautiful meezer
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post #12 of 14
4/11/11 at 7:07pm
I hope it is OK to jump in with a variation on a theme question. My five month old kitten does seem to make it to the box, but if I am cleaning it when she wants to go, she will pee right where the box was. I pull out the box from under a table toclean it. If I watch carefully and quickly move back the box I am OK, but if I do not, she strickes.
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post #13 of 14
4/11/11 at 8:34pm
Alfie!!!!!!!! Is stunning, What a gorgeous photo. I would also offer a box with Cat Attract litter in it. I know you are using silica, but I would add another box and try this litter. Don't know many people who use silica especially for young cats.

BTW you can get Alfie neutered if he is over two pounds. Don't have to wait till six months anymore. Of course, this is up to you and your vet.
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post #14 of 14
4/14/11 at 10:02am
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Originally Posted by simonit View Post
The second litter tray seems to be working!
I've placed it in the second bedroom, which is where he spent the first couple of days when I took him home, and he's now pretty much ignoring the other tray.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonelondon/5540005557

This is Alfie by the way
So glad the second pan is working out. Alfie is a gorgeous little meezer.
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