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sammy_graves

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Hi,

I found this site in the hope to stop my cat peeing everywhere.

Ive read alot of the information availble and havnt found an answer.

My male neutered cat Tubby has a habit of peeing everywhere. Hes definatly peeing as he squats. He does it absolutly everywhere on all sorts of surfaces. Plastic bags are his favorite and we try despratly to keep them off the floor but then he pee's on other stuff.

The other day he climbed up onto a surport on a side table so he could pee on a bowling ball in its holder. He does it on purpose.

He's been doing it for years now. It used to be just plastic bags but hes spreading now. We used to stop him if we saw him squat, rub his nose in it and throw him out. But nothing is working and since he pee's everywhere we cant lay deterents around to stop him peeing in a certian area.

We dont have cat litter trays because we have 9 cats. And they have always prefeared going in there area in the backgarden (just near the back is where most of the go) And some cats absolutly hate using a cat litter tray, when we had a cat give birth to kittens she actually jumped out the window rather then use the litter tray, we know this as she came straight back after going to the loo.

I know I've gone on alot lol! Im just trying to give as much information as possible and I always have a hard time stopping talking about my cats hehe!

One last point I live in england so any product advice you may have for me I would need it to be availble in england.

Thank you!

Sammy
 

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Hi Sammy and welcome to TCS!


Primarily, can I just let you know that 'rubbing his face in it' is not going to deter him from peeing inappropriately! It is more likely to scare him and cause him to do it again


Has Tubby been to the vets to be cleared of any health issues? If not, that would be the best place to start.

When you clean the areas, do you use an enzymatic cleaner to ensure that all traces of the pee are removed? A brilliant one that I found recently is called Simple Solution Cat Stain and Odor Remover and it works really well.

Once you have had Tubby cleared of any medical issues, you'll then be able to begin working out what has caused this behaviour. Although this could be difficult as you say it has been going on for years


Have there been any changes to your home that may have caused Tubby to get stressed? Is he alpha? Are there enough places for him to find a safe hide away from the other cats?

You may want to try some of the Feliway products, as they can help relieve stress and marking behaviour.
 

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Originally Posted by sammy_graves

We dont have cat litter trays because we have 9 cats. And they have always prefeared going in there area in the backgarden (just near the back is where most of the go) And some cats absolutly hate using a cat litter tray, when we had a cat give birth to kittens she actually jumped out the window rather then use the litter tray, we know this as she came straight back after going to the loo.
Have you tried offering a litter box? Maybe he would prefer it. There was also a thread on here maybe a week ago about "re-training" a cat to use a litterbox. Something about putting the cat alone in a small room with just some bedding and the box. Cats naturally like to dig around a bit before and after peeing, so maybe he would take to the litter in that situation.
 

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Originally Posted by rblaude

Have you tried offering a litter box? Maybe he would prefer it. There was also a thread on here maybe a week ago about "re-training" a cat to use a litterbox. Something about putting the cat alone in a small room with just some bedding and the box. Cats naturally like to dig around a bit before and after peeing, so maybe he would take to the litter in that situation.
I agree with this. It could be him trying to voice that he would prefer a box. Have you ever tried offering one?

Let us know how he's doing...

Another thought...is this seasonal? Does he do it more while the weather is cold? Could be him not wanting to go outside due to the weather...

Sorry...yet another thought....is he neutered? If so, what age was he? Was he neutered a bit late in life, such as over a year old? Had he been spraying for a few months, or even one, before he was fixed? Sometimes they don't stop if they've been neutered a bit late in life.
 
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Hi,

Yep my cat got nuteured quite quickly, I dont even remember him doing any spraying though Im sure he did.

I've thought about this some more and apart from his random peeing on plastic bags he only seems to pee on new old stuff that smells of other houses so mabey that is the reason though I still have no idea how to solve this problem!

I have thought about getting a cat litter box but it wouldnt be practicle because of having 9 cats though I may have to try it soon if this problem does not stop!

I have not taken him to the vet as he is doing this on purpose by climbing up thinsg and I have a kitty cat who has a poorly mouth and has proberbly cost me £400 since august and I will have to pay out another £100 next month so I really cant afford to take him to the vet sadly. Though if there are any other symptoms to look for let me know.

Must go now my naughiest cat Mr Franks is trying to get my attention by typing for me
 

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If his pee looks dark or red, then he needs to see a vet. Or if he's only peeing small amounts he needs to see a vet. Both are signs of a urinary tract infection.
We have a male cat who never pees outside his box. But he started recently and it was his way of either finding somewhere less painful than the litterbox, or finding a way of showing us he didn't feel good.
Good luck with your kitty!

~Julia
 
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Originally Posted by jlutgendorf

If his pee looks dark or red, then he needs to see a vet. Or if he's only peeing small amounts he needs to see a vet. Both are signs of a urinary tract infection.
We have a male cat who never pees outside his box. But he started recently and it was his way of either finding somewhere less painful than the litterbox, or finding a way of showing us he didn't feel good.
Good luck with your kitty!

~Julia
Thanks for this information, nope his pee is not red or dark and he usually pees quite a bit. So this is a good sign yey! If he is still peeing everywhere after my other cat is sorted (which should hopefully be after april) I will take him to the vet just in case. But for now I think i will have to get a litter tray and see how he goes. Thanks for all the advice this place is really helpful yey!
 
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