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My 3 year old male cat has undergone a MAJOR behavior change. Owen was always a little bit fiesty. He definitely has a mind of his own, and has always been a little more wild than my other cat. Previously, Owen was in my opinion pretty well trained. He responded to snapping or calling his name when misbehaving, and always seemed to respond by stopping his naughty antics. I never had any REAL issues with Owen other than kitten mischief, and he's always been my baby boy.
Lately, Owens behavior has taken a complete 180, and it's making me consider new feelings towards him. Back in September, I was forced to board both Owen and his brother with strangers. The first time boarded, I knew he was receiving proper care, and I saw them every other day. The second time around, we we're not as lucky. They boys were boarded over an hour away, again with a stranger, and I did not see them for over a month. Of course, I understand the situation wasn't ideal, but I had no other option aside from rehoming them (which I couldn't stand the thought of).
When I got them into our new home, Owen had changed. Suddenly, he started acting like he wanted outside. Never before had Owen ever showed interest in outdoors, and was always an inside cat. In the past few weeks, he's actually started darting out the door any chance he gets, and then cries when he realizes he's out in the wide open world. If I can stop him from going out, he paces the door and yowels until I yell at him to stop.
Other than that, we recently were given a new couch. Although uncertain as to if pets were in this home, the couch was pristine with no odors or stains. Owen has decided that any chance he has alone on the couch, he's going to pee on it. Obviously this is frusterating because 1, I have no washer or dryer, and 2 the couch was perfect. Now it's saturated in cat urine. At night, I started shutting him in the bedroom with us and he's started clawing at the door (another thing he's never done). I tried soaking the door in alcohol, which works at first, then when it dries he's back it.
I just can't figure out why he's doing these things all of a sudden. Owen was fixed at 8 weeks, and again has NEVER urinated, or sprayed any piece of furniture.
Could his previous babysitter been letting him out, and possibly allowed him to mark things?
I need help, because my tolerance and anger for my once baby is getting out of control. How can I fix his peeing and desire to dart? Any tips on safe sprays for furniture, and how to properly remove the cat urine smell is also much appreciated!
Lately, Owens behavior has taken a complete 180, and it's making me consider new feelings towards him. Back in September, I was forced to board both Owen and his brother with strangers. The first time boarded, I knew he was receiving proper care, and I saw them every other day. The second time around, we we're not as lucky. They boys were boarded over an hour away, again with a stranger, and I did not see them for over a month. Of course, I understand the situation wasn't ideal, but I had no other option aside from rehoming them (which I couldn't stand the thought of).
When I got them into our new home, Owen had changed. Suddenly, he started acting like he wanted outside. Never before had Owen ever showed interest in outdoors, and was always an inside cat. In the past few weeks, he's actually started darting out the door any chance he gets, and then cries when he realizes he's out in the wide open world. If I can stop him from going out, he paces the door and yowels until I yell at him to stop.
Other than that, we recently were given a new couch. Although uncertain as to if pets were in this home, the couch was pristine with no odors or stains. Owen has decided that any chance he has alone on the couch, he's going to pee on it. Obviously this is frusterating because 1, I have no washer or dryer, and 2 the couch was perfect. Now it's saturated in cat urine. At night, I started shutting him in the bedroom with us and he's started clawing at the door (another thing he's never done). I tried soaking the door in alcohol, which works at first, then when it dries he's back it.
I just can't figure out why he's doing these things all of a sudden. Owen was fixed at 8 weeks, and again has NEVER urinated, or sprayed any piece of furniture.
Could his previous babysitter been letting him out, and possibly allowed him to mark things?
I need help, because my tolerance and anger for my once baby is getting out of control. How can I fix his peeing and desire to dart? Any tips on safe sprays for furniture, and how to properly remove the cat urine smell is also much appreciated!