Cat Won't Stop Peeing On Husbands Clothes

[_anicollee]

Hello! My husband and I recently rescued a stray kitten. He is 10 months old and neutered. However, he continues to pee on my husbands belongings-usually his work clothes that he leaves on the floor. I had him tested for a UTI and he didn't have one, and I also have fed him grain free food since we got him to help prevent UTIs. Does anyone have suggestions for how to keep him from peeing on anything that belongs to my husband? We keep his litter box clean and we use Fresh Step so I don't think his litter box is an issue.

 

[Furballsmom]

What happens if there are no clothes or other belongings of your hubs on the floor? What does the cat do?
Can you set up a second box with a different litter and see what happens?
There are people here with experience of cats peeing where they shouldn't, hopefully some of them will weigh in.
Hang in there, you've come to the best place to help you and your kitty

 

[abyeb]

I’m glad that you were able to rule out any medical issues! Inappropriate urination can sometimes be caused by anxiety. Have you tried a Feliway diffuser?

I’ll attach some articles that will give you more info about stress and anxiety in cats:

Potential Stressors In Cats - The Ultimate Checklist

Is Your Cat Stressed Out?

Six Surefire Strategies To Reduce Stress In Cats

 

[_anicollee]

He's resorted to our bed if there's nothing on the floor. He will deliberately knock our hamper over and pee on the clothes that come out. I can try the litter box thing! He's only been doing this for a month now, so I'm not sure if it's maybe a dominance thing now that he's older or what. Thanks for your suggestion!

 

[_anicollee]

I’m glad that you were able to rule out any medical issues! Inappropriate urination can sometimes be caused by anxiety. Have you tried a Feliway diffuser?

I’ll attach some articles that will give you more info about stress and anxiety in cats:

Potential Stressors In Cats - The Ultimate Checklist

Is Your Cat Stressed Out?

Six Surefire Strategies To Reduce Stress In Cats

Thank you! I've seen these in our vet office so I'll have to try them out!

 

[Furballsmom]

Inappropriate Peeing, Spraying, Toy Obsession And Leg And Hand Nipping
Hi - this article has a couple things, and the first one made me wonder what your husband does, maybe it makes his workclothes have an odor - particularly since the little guy is actually digging into the hamper...

 

[maggiedemi]

You said you give him Grain Free food, is it dry food or canned?