We adopted a 2 year old cat from a friend who was moving house and couldn’t keep her anymore around 3 weeks ago. She’s very friendly and has settled in well, she seems to like us well enough and has never caused any problems apart from this. Having not been a pet owner for 10 years prior to this, and having only owned dogs previously, I’m at somewhat of a loss as to what I can do.
She keeps peeing on my younger sister’s bed. She seems to like to spend a lot of time in this particular bedroom but at least 5 times now, she has peed on the bed. Today, she also pooped a little on there. She has also peed once on another bed in another room.
She has not stopped using her litter tray, she will still pee and poop in there but mostly at night. In the day, she does not seem to venture downstairs as much to use it.
I wonder if it is an issue related to her health, as she seems to have diarrhea-like stools and, for want of a better phrase, farts frequently and the smell is pretty bad. She also licks herself a lot ‘down there’. Could this be related to the peeing on beds? We are wondering if she might have worms, or should we take her to a vet?
August 31st, 2010 - 10:38 am
…Having diarrhea is one of the most important reasons we do take our animals to a vet with as they can become very dehydrated and ill very fast..I believe also this cat is nervous and emotionally upset, having a new home to start over in..A vet told me awhile ago that any new pet should be introduced only to one room at a time, as to much all at once can make them hyper or withdrawn, fearful, and all around emotional upset and distraught…If you are giving her certain special treats, then this can also cause this, especially because she has so much gas, as will a low grade, by-product filled cat food, as will giving them only hard food will also do as they do need both hard and soft healthy foods….Because this could be so many things, the best thing to do is take her to the vet as soon as possible….If I may ask, what types of food are you feeding her and what is she drinking as in, is there chlorine in the water, or is it high in iron soft or hard, etc.etc.. Most small animals should have filtered clean water, changed at least twice daily….Because she is still using the litter box, I believe this is quite treatable and maybe sometimes she just can’t get there in time, but again it could be one thing or many, and a vet check should be done..Personally and it is just my opinion, but I would lean towards this being about her food, especially if you have recently changed it or are giving her something new or unhealthy, or cat treats, but vet first, if at all possible..Take care and let us know how it goes or email me and let me know please if you can..I also had a young cat that did this but for a shorter time…
August 31st, 2010 - 10:38 am
adult cats usually do not have worms. it could be a diet problem. if she eats wet food, try only dry food for a while and see if that helps with the runny pooh. as far as peeing on the bed, you can look in the pet isle at walmart or wherever and get a spray that deters animals from getting onto furniture or into areas you dont want them, and as it is hard to train a cat, this is probably your best bet. if its been a while since she has seen a vet, i would definetly get her a check up and tell your vet about these issues. also, is she spayed? a cat that has been fixed is much less likely to mark their territory by spraying and peeing on things.
August 31st, 2010 - 10:38 am
I’ve owned cats my whole life. If it were me, I’d be finding out what my son was doing to the cat because cats will do that to people they don’t like or people who have mistreated them. Spraying is a way of marking their territory. However, peeing and pooping on a person’s belongings is an indication of severe dislike, fear, and an attempt to get back at the person for something they’ve done.
If the cat isn’t neutered, you should have him neutered asap. That would help the behavior. Also, purchasing a new mattress would help because there would be no lingering urine odor to entice the cat back to the area.
If he goes in the litter box otherwise (meaning he doesn’t go anywhere in the house except in the litter box and your son’s room), then you know it isn’t a "retraining" issue. Rather it’s a personality issue. You need to find out why the cat feels such a distrust and dislike for your son.
If it were me, I’d keep aluminum foil on the bed (cats hate the feel and sound of it) or, as has been suggested, keeping your son’s door shut at all times.
But as I said, you need to talk with your son to find out if he could’ve possibly done anything to precipitate this behavior.
Good Luck!
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