posted 04-13-2003 08:32 AM           

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Ok, she after years of not once peeing on the floor has started peeing little spots on the carpet. Like it doesn't seem like an all out pee, just a little bit. But she is doing this like 4 times a day now and scratching around. I have no idea why all of a sudden she has started this, but it has to stop. Everytime I turn my head she is doing it.

plz any help would be great.

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posted 04-13-2003 11:43 AM         

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This could be a couple of things. Sometimes, when a cat suddenly starts peeing around the house, it might be a behavioral issue. Any new animals around outside or introduced into the household lately? Are you using a different litter? Has her routine been altered in any way?

Health-wise, she could have a urinary tract infection, in which case a trip to the vet would be in order.

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posted 04-13-2003 05:58 PM           

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Well I have noticed a cat recently offten outside latley. How do I get her to stop if this is the problem?

thanks much

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posted 04-14-2003 06:17 AM           

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Please, I don't know what to do, she pee'd on the carpet 10 times today. I know now it's because of the cat outside. I love my cat to death but I can't have this go on another day she is ruining my carpet. My only option seems to put her in the bathroom for now untill I have a solution. I know she knows it's bad because when I see her scratching around I will come over and she will run away.

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posted 04-14-2003 06:31 AM         

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Your cat is obviously stressed by this other animal. Try hanging orange peel outside yourhouse and put it on the outside window ledges this should discourage the other cat from sitting there and upsetting your cat.

Make sure you give your kitty lots of reassurance and feed her away from any windows, perhaps behind a sofa so she doesnt feel nervous when she is eating.

As for her peeing on the carpet you can get sprays to discourage her from doing it in problem areas also you can get a pheromone 'air freshener' that will calm her and make her happy. If she is not spayed get it done ASAP.

I hope this helps

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posted 04-14-2003 08:42 AM           

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Thanks, yes she is spayed, so off to the pet store it is today for some spray and pheromone air freshener.

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posted 04-15-2003 08:25 AM           

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Well she is not stopping at all, just doing it more. I may have to get rid of her. I have 2 cat's and the other one is not doing any of this. She has coverd my new carpet in pee and ruined it, the house smells like pee no matter what I do. I can watch her for an hour and the split second I am not looking she runs and pee's on the carpet, it's like she is trying to make me mad. So I had to put her in the bathroom room untill I figure out what to do with her. I love my cat but she seems to not care and is turrning my home into a toliet bowl.

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posted 04-16-2003 04:30 AM         

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Silverwhat,
Before you give up on your kitty, please take her to the vet. She is urinating an AWFUL lot, which sounds more and more like a urinary tract infection that needs prompt attention. With this amount of peeing, her behavior may have nothing to do with the stray. If it turns out to be a UTI, antibiotics should do the trick. I would hate for you to have to give her up when it just might be something easy to take care of! Since the carpet may be a lost cause at this point, you have nothing to lose by taking her for a checkup.

[This message has been edited by seabiscuit (edited 04-16-2003).]

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posted 04-16-2003 04:36 AM         

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Yes, take her to the vet. Don't just give up on her. She needs professional advice and help.

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posted 04-16-2003 04:42 AM         

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Yes, take her to the vet. Don't just give up on her. She needs professional help.

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