Peeing Cat!!!!

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Steph Worsley — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:53:19 GMT

does sound like probably a combination of new baby and new cat in the neighbourhood. try the litter trays, also you could try placing food bowls or tin foil where she is going.

good luck with everything!!

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Saskia Quinn — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:20:48 GMT

Hi Emma,

I have been following this thread with interest. I don't have much advice to give you, I had problems a while back with my cats urinating in inappropriate places and I made a few changes like one litter tray per cat plus one extra. It seemed to solve the problem.

Anyway, I hope you get it sorted and congratulation on your baby!

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Emma Roberts — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:48:54 GMT

Will try all of the advice given and keep you updated on how its going.

Thanks for all your help guys.

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:26:09 GMT

Hi Emma

It sounds to me it could also be something outside that she is being protective of. If it's possible you could try sprinkling some of her used litter round the outside of your garden and front area just to cover the perimeter of the property. this will help mark her area from this intruder.

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Caro Laithwaite VN — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:54:05 GMT

Sounds Scary do a dvd for those who are expecting babies to help the animals adjust There may be something on it that can help for now as well though.

http://www.soundtherapy4pets.com/about-us.php

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Emma Roberts — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:28:40 GMT

hi steph,

have used the feliway diffuser for ages as my male cat is a very nervous boy, but only started with the spray when the peeing started.

The catsaren't allowedin the babies room, and hven't been for months b4 he was born, but otherwise they have plenty of hiding places that sam doesn't go, i.e. spare rooms wardrobes etc.

Suppose i didn't really get them prepared for a baby coming home!

There may be a new cat in the neighbourhood too as she does keep coming in through the catflap at high speed all puffed up.

There was a delay between sam coming home and the peeing of about a week.

She goes in about 6 spots, only downstairs never upstairs.

I'm gonna try the litter tray idea, any other advice muchly appreciated.

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:43:59 GMT

Defiantly sounds like she's stressed. Have you added any hoods or changed the location of the litter box recently? I would get a couple litter boxes and move them round the house see which ones she uses then pick up what she doesn't. You can get some stuff called Cat Attract litter and sprinkle it in the litter boxes.It's also important that you clean the area completely. Using Urine Off or Nature's Miracle. You must soak this area in only one chemical and you may or may not need to clean the carpet with a carpet cleaner first. Then pour/spray the enzymatic cleaner on soak and leave to air dry. I know that may be difficult but it's a must for the smell to be eliminated.

Be sure you also take some time out for her, give her some personal attention/play time. With the new baby it's possible she's uncomfortable and worried and might just need to be reminded she's your baby too.

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

S-J — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:48:25 GMT

i have 2 cats a 12yr old and a 4yr old, they both use the litter trays and if anyone was stressed i would have said the older one. there has been no change of circumstance no outside stress, but my 4yr old monster insists on peeing on the floor, my shoes, in the washing basket. the litter trays are clean. i clean the floor with bio washing powder

ahhhhhhh she is driving me mental

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Amy Buey RVN — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:33:29 GMT

Have you tried the Zylkene capsules from Intervet? We've had a few clients use them & have said they're really good. Worth a try maybe?

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Steph Worsley — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:33:07 GMT

Of course Jenny, I would have added that but got called away

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Jenny T — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:28:27 GMT

Good advice from Steph. I agree, 1 very stressed kitty.

Would just add, include lots of additional TLC and no shouting at her (I know it's difficult in this situation) as you will just increase her stress levels.

Re: Peeing Cat!!!!

Steph Worsley — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:37:50 GMT

Hi Emma

Sounds like she is mightly stressed out. Just a few questions:

How long have you given the feliway to work?
How did you prepare the cats for the new arrival?
Is there any trigger which seems to set her off? ie is it mainly when the baby starts to cry?
Did she start as soon as the baby came home or was there a bit of a delay?
Is she going out and about as usual?
Could there be an external cause of stress...ie a new cat in the neighbourhood?
Is there a few spots she normally goes or is it anywhere?

I would attempt a litter tray and give her some place she can hide if necessary...ie a place that doesn't smell of the baby if possible.