How to stop Kitty potting on furniture and carpets
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How can I stop my kitty from potting on my bed and furniture?? She has been neutered. All of a sudden she is doing this.
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I would start with some research like here http://cats.about.com/cs/litterboxproblems/a/urinewoes.htm
KMS Woodworks
on Oct 07, 2013
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I have often heard this will happen when cats have a UTI or similar infection
Stephanie Drenth
on Oct 07, 2013
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Have you tried the spikey things that are placed on eves of buildings to keep birds out? They look like metal bottle brushes. You can place them in the pot and it will keep the cat out. Also, shrink wrap with a few small holes for ventilation is worth a try.
Todd P. Last
on Oct 07, 2013
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If the vet determines there is not a urinary problem, think about the litter box. Have you moved it recently? Is the litter changed/scooped frequently enough? Have you changed the brand of litter you are using? Some cats can be extremely sensitive to even the littlest change in their litter box. I even heard of one cat who resorted to using the bathroom sink to relieve itself and the owner finally figured out it was because she was sprinkling a deoderizing powder on top of the litter and kitty didn't like it. Once the owner started mixing the powder into the litter and not leaving it on top, kitty went back to using the litter box as usual and stopped using the sink. I have an older cat that has been prone to urinary infections her entire life and has been on a special urinary formula food for years. All of a sudden, about two years ago, she started urinating in places other than the litter box. The vet did blood work and urinalysis several different times over the period of a year and everything checked out fine. Then, one day about a year ago, when I went to the pet store to buy her special urinary formula food, they told me they were out and were having a hard time getting it from the distributor. At first I was upset but buying a different food turned out to be a blessing in disguise because the darn cat has used her litter box consistently since the food switch (knock on wood). Go figure!
Shari
on Oct 07, 2013
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Is it a female or male? You say she but say neutered. How long has this been going on? If the cat is not sick then the cat is in distress as Shari stated above if you change their kitty litter or even food they can "act" out. for a cat to go outside of a litter box is very unusual. Does she go outside at all? How hold is she? Do you have other pets or did you introduce any new pets or people to her? I know I am asking questions but cats don't just do this all of a sudden without cause.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Oct 09, 2013
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