An open uncovered tray, or one with lower sides would be much easier for an older cat to access. For some cats, it is necessary to keep the litter tray scrupulously clean. This may mean changing the box daily or a few times a day. Cats may be reluctant to use the litter tray if it has been recently deodorised or if the cat dislikes the odour of the cleansers, so rinsing well with water after cleaning is recommended.
Please ensure you clean the tray with products that are safe for use around cats. Cats can develop preferences for certain substrates to urinate on, such as a wooden floor or carpet. Restricting access to the area or object involved may help to break the cycle.
You may also try placing a litter tray where the cat has been urinating, as they may have become accustomed to urinating in that particular area. If the cat uses the tray in that location, the tray should be left there for at least one week. Then the tray can slowly a little bit each day be moved to a new location. This needs to be done very carefully to be sure that your cat follows the tray and continues to use it as it is moved. Some cat behaviouralists advise spraying odour neutralizers on the area where your cat has urinated inappropriately.
At the same time, you should provide litter trays in other locations to further encourage your cat to urinate elsewhere. Please ensure any odour neutralizers are safe for use around cats. If a new cat has been introduced into the house as a new pet it is vital to provide multiple litter trays throughout the house for each individual cat.
Your veterinarian can provide further advice. Marking Marking allows a cat to surround itself with their own familiar smells. Keep a diary — make a note of what, where and when! This information will help your vet, or a behaviourist if needed, and can help you monitor progress of any steps you are taking to resolve the problem.
Clean the area thoroughly — see our guidance on cleaning cat urine below. How can I clean up cat urine? Rinse with a small amount of clean water and pat dry with paper towel. Spray a light mist of surgical spirit over the area and pat dry with paper towel.
Duvets and cushions can be professionally cleaned but this process will work for any absorbent surfaces, such as carpets and fabric. Test any cleaning products on a small area first as they may affect the colour of the item you are cleaning. Advice on Cat Litter Trays Discover some tips on selecting and introducing your cat to a litter tray.
Read the advice. Empty and clean out the litter box and refill with a litter your cat prefers. If you did move the litter box or think your cat may be uncomfortable with its location, try moving it or placing a second litter box someplace else and see if your cat uses it. Try putting the litter box closer to their favorite hang-out spots. A cat who is anxious, nervous, or stressed may pee outside the box.
A distressed cat can forget routines or legitimately have difficulty with bladder control. They also may not feel comfortable using the box due to whatever is stressing them out. Some factors to consider:. Your veterinarian can help if you have a stressed-out kitty, with advice and behavioral modifications or perhaps with medication. If your cat is peeing on your bed, pillows, or clothes, especially while you are gone, it might be a symptom of separation anxiety.
Talk with your veterinarian or a cat behavioral specialist about ways you can help your kitty feel more secure. Medication, changes in playtime with your cat, getting her a companion, or other tactics may help. Also, make sure whoever is taking care of your cat while you are gone keeps up certain routines and maintains a clean litter box.
As above, these changes in schedule and environment may exacerbate stress and peeing outside the litter box. Most cats resume normal litter box usage once the underlying stressors causing anxiety are under control. This is very important for re-training them to use the litter box and not picking up new and unwanted habits. To fight cat fur, put clothes in the dryer for a few minutes before washing to loosen hair.
Litter boxes should always be large enough for your cat to cover their waste with fresh litter. With multiple cats, vets recommend multiple litter boxes — one per cat, with another as a spare. Topics: Pet Care. If all of the medical tests come back clear, the pee problem may be behavioral or psychological. Litter or the Litter Box May Be Lead to Peeing Outside the Box The least worrisome reason why a cat may be peeing outside the litter box is a fault with the litter or the box itself.
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