posted 10-30-2003 06:19 AM           

Now for the current problem:
Whenever I allow him on the bed the results are the following:

1.He spends a great deal of time sniffing around
2.Leaves urine marks about the size of a quarter on my sheets.
3.This happens at least 1-2 times a week.
4.The urine doesn't smell that strong, but it is obviously urine.
5.This has been going on for several months, and I am tired of having to wash the sheets, not know whether or not I've removed the smell.
6. If I look at him sternly while he is sniffing around he will immediately stop and sit down.
7. I have also noticed that he has a tendency to sit on my bed after he uses the litter box, a behavior which I have tried to discourage.

I am not sure how to solve this problem short of getting a plastic cover to put over the bed or trying to train him to not go on the bed (unlikely, since he spends a lot of time there). Could it be that after he urinates that there is a "little bit left" that causes a stain on the sheet? Is he spraying or becoming territorial in some way? My goal is to be able to give him 24/7 access to the bedroom without feeling anxiety about having to replace an $800 mattress.

Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!