Problem Peeing

Aw, I'm sorry. The problem as a kitten was potentially a "mistaken identity" problem. But the peeing on her child's bed was likely a stress reaction. We tend to ascribe human emotions to cat peeing problems, but he wasn't doing it out of anger, but out of stress. Cats are very territorial, and it sounds like he was taken to the petsitter's home, not cared for in yours? He must have liked the child, because with stress-peeing, they tend to pee on soft things that smell like their person: mixing their scent with their person's scent (which is why beds are a favorite) has a calming effect on them.

Next time you have to leave town, perhaps there's a way he can be cared for in your home? If not, send him along with a t-shirt or two that you've gotten really sweaty, so he's got your scent to soothe him. You might also want to pay for a Feliway plug-in (another stress reducer) and for Cat Attract litter. This may stop the behavior before it starts.

(BTW, if the petsitter didn't use an enzyme cleaner properly to remove the scent, the smell alone would encourage him to continue going there. To correct "problem" peeing, properly cleaning the affected area(s) is imperative in the process. ).

He's been home for some time and not having a problem? Because peeing outside of the box is often a sign of some kind of medical problem - and just like with people, stress can trigger a medical problem. But peeing outside the box (by adult cats that normally use them) is one of the few ways cats have to tell us there is a problem, whether it's "just" stress or an actual medical problem. Sometimes it's actually related to the bladder - other times it's something like their teeth hurt and they need a dental. If he's been fine since you've been home, it's likely stress. But if you want to be certain, you might want to take him to the vet for a check-up, and ask them to express some pee for a urinalysis.