Need Professional Help ASAP

Hello My three year old male cat has been acting crazy for the past two years.

I didn't think it was bad until this year.

He has been living with me since he was 4 months old.  When he turned 1 year I had to leave for school.  He was with my parents in the same house.  I would visit almost 2-3 days every month.

At that time of my visit he would just urinate and poop over my things, like bedroom carpet, clothes on the floor...anything on the floor.

I though he might be mad at me.

So after one year, I took him with me, but the problem still exists.

But worse he would just do it anywhere, didn't care if it was my room or any room.

And now I have changed the place (2 months now) and removed any rugs..etc from the floor.  He now jumps on sofas and bed and does it there!

I just bought a new sofa that is still wrapped in plastic, he just came and urinated over the plastic!

He would urinate over my shoes!

I need help, don't know what to do?

BTW: He is castrated last year

No, but visit the vet every now and then. Because the problem started when I left him.

But will see the vet.

The normal plastic one!

Under the stairs, where no one can see him. (planning to buy him this: http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Studio-Litter-Cabinet-Mahogany/dp/B0014M1GWO/ref=sr_1_22?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1325200245&sr=1-22)

I don't know, but it's not the paper one.

Used to be 2, but now 1.

I use antiseptic with any detergent.

He doesn't pee in the same place though.

Also, I noticed when my roommate yells NO when he enters her room, he would just go and urinate in the armchair outside her room in the hallway!

1. Getting the tests done.
2. His litter box is about medium 2 1/2 - 3  times his size.
3. The litter is clumping unscented.
4. I will put another one.
5. There are no enzyme cleaners where I am at nor they are allowed to be shipped internationally.  Would any recipe do?
6. You think the whole thing is stress related? and do I have to plug feliway in every room?

Appreciate your help.

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Originally Posted by Feralvr 

I definitely think your guy needs a urinalysis done, first and foremost. It could be stress related but it is definitely NOT out of spite or anger. It is quite possible your cat is associating the litter box with his pain and is going anywhere else other than in that box.

I would use two large open litter boxes and get the Cat Attract litter. You might need to confine your boy to get him back to feeling confident using the box again. If you can't get the Anti Icky Pooh or NOK Out on line. Stink Free is sold at Petsmart. Stink Free really works well. Here is article on how to properly clean up cat urine.

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/how-to-remove-cat-urine

For your kitty. Let us know what the vet finds

Taking him to the vet today for the test.

They don't sell Cat attract Litter where I'm at.

I just ordered NOK, will arrive in 1 week.

Thanks.

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HI, I was posting the same you were posting this reply ......

If it is stress related there are many things you can try. But first, let us know about the urinalysis. He has been doing this for so long now that I think you will need to re-train him to the box again. If you confine him then just use the one plug in that room for now. There is also a spray and is much less expensive but you must spritz every twelve hours at kitty nose level on items in the house.

I really do not know of any "home remedy" to really remove cat urine. You have to use the enzymatic cleaner to break down the bacteria. I would really try to find one of the products listed in the article above. Keep us posted

Hello again

Yes, I will post as soon as the results come out.

I already ordered 1 feliway diffuser, and 3 spray bottles. I will spray at carpets and furniture all over the house!

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One Feliway diffuser covers 50 - 70 square meters, so you wouldn't need one in every room. Cat Attract has a litter additive you might be able to obtain online.

Hope everything works ok.

Thanks everyone.

UPDATE:

Ok so the vet told me everything is normal, its just a behavioral issue.
My cat was admitted last night, he's coming home today afternoon.  The vet said that this admissions period might give a positive change in his behavior.
He also recommended changing the furniture arrangements.  Or getting another cat (which I did before but didn't help)

I'm currently waiting for the shipments to arrive.  At the mean while I don't know how to act with him.
I've tried timeout but didn't work.

 

Yes, he got a urinalysis done.

And yes I'm not changing anything in the house, nor getting a new cat.

I have already ordered along the black light with the Nok.

I will purchase this for the my roommate:

http://www.amazon.com/Contech-StayAway-Motion-Activated-Pet-Deterrent/dp/B000DZFFN4/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_74

Then what do you suggest when he urinates? Ignore him? or take him to the litter box?

He usually wakes up after a long nap usually at 6:00 PM I  take him to the litter box and he does use it.

Last time he urinated was when I showered him, lol he urinated in my shower.

So for how long should the device be there?

And is it safe to use this device:

http://www.amazon.com/Powerhouse-Products-LLC-Electronic-Repellent/dp/B003HHFW8S/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_4

I want to use it for the kitchen and dining area.

Thanks for your help.

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Originally Posted by Carolina 


Tell your roommate to put it right in front of his door - right on the opening - kitty will be probably sprayed a couple of times and he will learn. Keep in mind, it will spray for him too - be ready to jump - used to scare the heck out of me!
I would NOT get the ultrasonic device.....
This kitty can't go to the dining room, to the kitchen, to your roommate's room.... What living areas is he able to go now? Can he be confined for a while to a room? Maybe your room? While you clean the house? You don't want him to be startled or suffer some type of a shock everytime he goes to a room..... IMHO, I would just confine him for now...... Otherwise you will just be adding it to the stress.... Honestly..... I think it can get to a point that instead of training - when there are too many "forbidden, startling spots", that it just becomes confusing and stressful - that is no longer training.... IMHO.....

I don't mind him going to the kitchen nor the dining area, but I don't want him to jump on the counter.  He is allowed in the living room but not to jump on the sofas.

He sleeps in my bed or under the sofa.  I have a a 10 feet by 4 feet open space for him. Its actually on the stair where the roof exit is closed and is never used.  In that area he is high up and no one can scare him when we have people over and he can have privacy.

There's his food, bed, and toys.  But he never stays there only to eat.

The litter box is in another place away from his food and drink.

He also can play outside when ever he wants.

What scares me is that I have to be with him every time he stays in the living room to prevent him from urinating on the rugs.

Remember when he urinated on the plastic, will he wasn't stressed.  I petted him then as I walked into the room he followed me, he started sniffing the sofas then urinated.

!!!

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Originally Posted by Auntie Crazy 

This kitty needs to be retrained to the litter box. Only real way to do that is to confine him to a single room until he's using it consistently... and the smaller the room to start with, the better.

 

Good luck!

 

AC

He is trained and uses his litter box. I clean it and know he uses it.  It's more of an anger related issue.

Locking him up in one room will make it worse.

Ok, things are starting to become clear now.

My roommate have promised not to yell at him.

And that personal space I made for him should I clear it?

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Originally Posted by mrblanche 

Depends on what you mean by "clear it."  Normal furniture, etc., should be fine, if the cat feels safe.  That is the most important point.

I mean the personal space I made for him.
 

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Originally Posted by Carolina 


No reason to clear - if you mean taking the furniture off and stuff....
Just make sure to have things in there for him, as Mike said..... Since he sleeps with you in your bedroom, I think there would be a great place - not stressful, and he would have YOU.
All his things need to be there.....
And NO urine - make sure the room is completely clean of urine

Ok, but sometimes he sleeps under the living room sofa.

So should I put his things in my room or in the living room? or both?

I'm still waiting for the shipments to arrive. :)

Sorry for the late reply.

I have noticed that he doesn't urinate on the carpet, for now.  Guess lowering the voice tone helped.

Will keep you updated.

Take care.