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How Do I Stop My Siamese Cat From Peeing On The Carpet And Walls?
My Siamese is 10 years old and a spayed female and will spray the walls and carpet when the little box is nearby. We clean the litter box everyday. I have another cat that is a 2 year old male Tabby (neutered) and we do not have this problem with him. We just moved into a new house and she is already destroying our carpet. Both cats are strictly indoors so placing them outside is not an option. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.
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5:22 pm on December 6th, 2009
If she hasn’t been seen by a vet recently, it’s worth taking her for a check up just to make sure there are no underlying health problems causing this behaviour.
Territory is very important to cats and most of them find moving house very stressful because of the loss of it. Your new home doesn’t smell familiar to her, and this may be adding to her insecurity. She is scent marking to establish that this is her territory and that she has a right to be there. You may need to confine her to one room for a couple of days with her food and litter. (If she feels confident that she can defend her size of territory, she won’t feel the need to leave scent markers to warn off others). Gradually she can be allowed access to other rooms under supervision, until she perceives the whole of the house is a safe zone. Using Feliway spray or plug-in will help soothe her as it emits pheromones similar to the scent found in cats’ cheeks. As an alternative, you can wipe a soft cloth over her cheeks and then rub that on to paintwork on door frames etc. at cat head height. Cats rely very heavily on their sense of smell and to be able to detect her own reassuring scent will help her feel more at home.
You need to thoroughly clean all the areas where she has sprayed or urinated, because as long as she can detect the smell, she will be tempted to return to “top-up” her mark as it fades. The web article below has good advice on how to do this.http://www.celiahaddon.co.uk/pet%20probl…
Territory marking is always a cry for help of some kind, so continue to be patient with her whilst you work with her on this problem.
Hope you find a solution.
8:04 pm on December 6th, 2009
It could be that she’s angry with you. It could be that she’s just old!
My cat used to pee on everything too. I took her to the vet and she didn’t have an infection, but they said if she kept doing it they could give me crystals to put in the litterbox. They would then do tests on the crystals to figure out more.
Thankfully, she stopped doing it on her own!
Good luck!
8:29 pm on December 6th, 2009
probualy marking her territory because there is another cat
9:54 pm on December 6th, 2009
sorry you have only 3 options—put the cat outside (unless declawed) get rid of the cat or put up with the problem. have you taken the cat to the vets?? she may have a uti, females don’t normally act this way–she just may not feel good.
10:42 pm on December 6th, 2009
well she is tring to mark her terriorty. you may have to keep her in a carrier for awhile and just let her go out to eat, be petted and use the box or put one in there with her if the carrier is big enuff. Hopefully she will get the hint being that old and all she wont like being in there.
3:24 am on December 7th, 2009
Break the habit – While healthy cats may begin to go outside the litterbox due to anxiety or dislike of the litterbox, once they start, they might continue out of sheer habit, even after the initial cause has been fixed. That was the case with my cat, who was going all over the basement and occasionally on the living room carpet. It took somewhat drastic measures to get him to stop. I sent him to a temporary home (with a friend) for a month while I cleaned the floors several times, alternating with a product called “Nature’s Miracle” and a water/vinegar/hydogen peroxide/borax mixture (omit the borax and peroxide if treating carpet). I even replaced one room’s floor covering. As I suspected, he didn’t exhibit any of those behaviors at the new house. When I brought him back–voila! He had forgotten what he’d done here, and because the smell was eradicated, didn’t start again.
Getting Your Cat to Stop Spraying
Steps
1Step OneHave your veterinarian screen your cat for any medical conditions.
2Step TwoPlace litter boxes in the areas where your cat sprays.
3Step ThreePut down plastic, two-sided tape, food, sandpaper or a lemon scent in areas where cat sprays. These will discourage spraying.
4Step FourTo divert your cat from spraying in sinks and bathtubs, fill them with a little water.
5Step FiveConfine your cat to a clean area with a litter box, food and water.
6Step SixBlock visual access to outside areas if your cat is stressed by something in the outdoor environment (for example, a new cat in the area).
7Step SevenUse an abundance of positive reinforcement messages.
Tips & Warnings
Clean the soiled area thoroughly with carpet or furniture-cleaning solution or a mixture of 1 part white distilled vinegar and 2 parts water.
Getting Your Cat to Use the Litter Box
Steps
1Step OnePlace a number of litter boxes in different areas of the house to increase the chances that your cat will use one.
2Step TwoUse various types of litter boxes and litter materials to entice your cat (see related eHow on cleaning litter boxes).
3Step ThreeWhen your cat finally adjusts to using the litter box, keep it in the same place for four weeks.
4Step FourMove the box 1-foot or less per day to the area you want it to stay permanently.
5Step FivePraise your cat when it uses the litter box.
6Step SixIf the cat continues to spray, consult an animal behaviorist and your veterinarian. Some cats need temporary antianxiety medication.
4:21 am on December 7th, 2009
maybe get a taller litter box…
8:04 am on December 7th, 2009
Get a partner for the cat
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2:51 pm on December 7th, 2009
everytime it tries to do it nock it out with a fluffy slipper. it also sounds like that cat might be upset at you because if it makes youupset then they’ll know and do it for revenge. this has happend to my dad because he step on our cat’s tail so he’d find present in his shoes
4:14 pm on December 7th, 2009
I’m guessing she might have a urinary or kidney infection at this point given her age and that she’s peeing so close to the litterbox. take her in to your vet for a checkup because these are two serious problems if left untreated. Also some cats show signs of bad behavior after a move to a new place but I’m still leaning toward an infection. Good luck.