Get cats to stop peeing

Urinary issues are very common in cats, and inappropriate urination can be so frustrating to cat owners that it leads some to consider rehoming their cats. Before you go down this road, you should know that there's hope for your kitty. Not only can you learn how to best deal with urinary problems in your cat, but you can find out how to prevent some urinary issues in the first place. A cat urinates outside its litter box for one of two general reasons: a medical problem or a behavioral issue. If your cat is peeing inappropriately, the first step is to visit your veterinarian.

I am an animal lover and a devoted cat person. I write helpful articles based on my experiences as a cat mom. Cat pee anywhere in the house can make your entire home smell like a litter box. Cats' urine contains strong-smelling proteins they use to mark their territory, a scent that is nearly impossible to eliminate.

Cats are meticulous animals and usually confine their toilet behaviour to the litter tray or garden. The smell of cat urine in the house, or the discovery of faeces in the corner of the room, can be worrying. Illness, being trapped in a room or a sudden fright may all cause a one-off accident. However, the reason for the inappropriate deposition of urine or faeces in the home should be determined for the health and welfare of the cat.

I once tried to use telepathy to talk to my cat. Olive was less than six months old then, a sweet and compact ball of fur-love with a habit of peeing on my bed. Over time, cleaning up cat pee and trying to anticipate where she might inappropriately pee next easier to win the Powerball, btw became incredibly stressful, not to mention expensive. Too often I came home eager to cozy up in bed only to find yet another smelly wet spot. I had to divulge my feline baggage every time I dated someone new or changed living situations.