4-5 month of female, booked her in to get spade this Monday but she has bee peeing directly ontop of me during the night. Took her in, no signs of a UTI. Changed her litter and moved it closer to the bedroom. Last night I kinda get fed up with washing the sheets (with backing soda/ enzyme solutions) and locked her out of the bedroom. Sure enough I let her in the room, while I was in there and she urinated on the same spot where I sleep. I'm hoping getting her spade will fix this, but still concerned...
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Kitty peeing ontop of me in bed.
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Sorry you're having this problem. A few ideas - it could have to do with the feel of the blanket on your bed. I would consider changing the top blanket. How many litter boxes do you have? How often do you clean them? Any ofth cats? It could also be hormonal, so getting her spayed is a great idea.
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No signs of a UTI doesn't mean there isn't something else going on medically. Did your vet check for crystals in her urine? Or did he just do a culture & sensitivity? Also, just because she finished her antibiotics for her UTI doesn't mean it was cleared up. It's possible that the infection wasn't sensitive to the particular antibiotic and it has recurred. S/he might want to do some blood draws and see if anything shows up in the labs. There are myriad reasons this could be happening.
Have you noticed ANY other behavioral changes in her such as lethargy, disinterest or decrease in playing, not drinking sufficient amounts of water, loss of appetite, hiding during the day? When she pees, have you observed if she is straining or has an exasperated look on her face - does she turn her head to look back to see if anything 'happened'? These are minute signs that 'something' isn't right.
Also, does she pee throughout the day? And, if so, does she use her litter box then? Has peeing in the bed simply become a 'bad habit'?
She might just be marking her territory and 'claiming' you as her own. Have you banned her from the bedroom at night? Have you changed out all the blankets etc.? Have you tried taking her to the potty right before you get in bed? Are you sure she isn't peeing elsewhere and you just haven't discovered it yet?
OK, some other thoughts are: It could be related to anxiety or stress. Have there been any changes around the house? New furniture, new furniture arrangement, change in your work hours or other routines, any new visitors (friends, children, repairman, etc.), have you recently been around any other animals (cat, dog, or other) where you might have come home with their scent on you? Can you recall any incidents where your kitty might have been scared - a slamming door, books falling from a shelf, dropped dishes, loud voices or yelling, or was she accidentally stepped on or otherwise hurt?
At this point, I would suggest you call your vet and explain what is going on and ask if it's possible the antibiotic didn't fully clear up the UTI and do they suggest a urinalysis. In the meantime, I would try disassociating the bed with a place to pee. How? Well, cat's do not pee where they eat or sleep, so you need to change the bed to a play area and treat area.
Take your kitty on the bed and have play sessions there with catnip and toys several times a day. Also, feed her treats on the bed. She will soon realize, Oh! This is where I play and get treats! I shouldn't pee here! This is especially important to do right before you go to bed.
Also, a good play session (especially with catnip) right before you go to bed should wear her out and you can place a bed for her on the floor next your bed. Place her in it when you go to bed. You will probably have to do this for a week or two until she catches on to the new routine. If she jumps back up on the bed, simply pick her up gently and place her back in HER bed on the floor. Turn your back to her and ignore her.
Most importantly, do NOT yell at her or punish her!! Cat's do not understand verbal or physical reprimand! She is not doing this maliciously - there IS a sound reason for her behavior.
I hope some of this helped. Please, keep us posted on her progress and if the vet finds anything wrong or if it is just behavioral. Your experience and findings might help someone else down the road. Thanks!
Have you noticed ANY other behavioral changes in her such as lethargy, disinterest or decrease in playing, not drinking sufficient amounts of water, loss of appetite, hiding during the day? When she pees, have you observed if she is straining or has an exasperated look on her face - does she turn her head to look back to see if anything 'happened'? These are minute signs that 'something' isn't right.
Also, does she pee throughout the day? And, if so, does she use her litter box then? Has peeing in the bed simply become a 'bad habit'?
She might just be marking her territory and 'claiming' you as her own. Have you banned her from the bedroom at night? Have you changed out all the blankets etc.? Have you tried taking her to the potty right before you get in bed? Are you sure she isn't peeing elsewhere and you just haven't discovered it yet?
OK, some other thoughts are: It could be related to anxiety or stress. Have there been any changes around the house? New furniture, new furniture arrangement, change in your work hours or other routines, any new visitors (friends, children, repairman, etc.), have you recently been around any other animals (cat, dog, or other) where you might have come home with their scent on you? Can you recall any incidents where your kitty might have been scared - a slamming door, books falling from a shelf, dropped dishes, loud voices or yelling, or was she accidentally stepped on or otherwise hurt?
At this point, I would suggest you call your vet and explain what is going on and ask if it's possible the antibiotic didn't fully clear up the UTI and do they suggest a urinalysis. In the meantime, I would try disassociating the bed with a place to pee. How? Well, cat's do not pee where they eat or sleep, so you need to change the bed to a play area and treat area.
Take your kitty on the bed and have play sessions there with catnip and toys several times a day. Also, feed her treats on the bed. She will soon realize, Oh! This is where I play and get treats! I shouldn't pee here! This is especially important to do right before you go to bed.
Also, a good play session (especially with catnip) right before you go to bed should wear her out and you can place a bed for her on the floor next your bed. Place her in it when you go to bed. You will probably have to do this for a week or two until she catches on to the new routine. If she jumps back up on the bed, simply pick her up gently and place her back in HER bed on the floor. Turn your back to her and ignore her.
Most importantly, do NOT yell at her or punish her!! Cat's do not understand verbal or physical reprimand! She is not doing this maliciously - there IS a sound reason for her behavior.
I hope some of this helped. Please, keep us posted on her progress and if the vet finds anything wrong or if it is just behavioral. Your experience and findings might help someone else down the road. Thanks!
