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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / November 2003Peeing problem
Tonight I was moving some boxes and found a wet area of the carpet that should never be wet (not near a radiator or anything). I had seen Hodge (neutered male, about 2-3 at best guess) behind these boxes last night, sharpening the "claws" his last owner had had removed. It doesn't smell strong, but it does smell like piddle. I really can't afford for him to ruin the carpet (rental). Is there any way I can discourage him from going back to that spot? (I moved the boxes around so it's not so secluded, at least.) And why would a continent cat suddenly start piddling? At least I think it's suddenly. I never noticed this before. Any suggestions much appreciated.  Signaturehttp://www.mindspring.com/~slywy/ http://slywy.diaryland.com/ > Tonight I was moving some boxes and found a wet area of the carpet that > should never be wet (not near a radiator or anything). I had seen Hodge [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Any suggestions much appreciated. First step, a vet appt. Possible UTI. That can easily cause inappropriate peeing. My male cat started peeing in the cat bed, on laundry, & in a cardboard box - all of a sudden - about 3 years ago. A couple of courses of antibiotics later, it was cleared up. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon >> Tonight I was moving some boxes and found a wet area of the carpet that >> should never be wet (not near a radiator or anything). I had seen Hodge [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > "Staccato signals of constant information..." > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon Also clean the spot really well with an enzymatic cleaner. Get it really clean, and then cover the spot with tinfoil and perhaps set something on top of that. Definitely get him a vet check. Karen > Also clean the spot really well with an enzymatic cleaner. Get it really > clean, and then cover the spot with tinfoil and perhaps set something on top > of that. Definitely get him a vet check. Thanks. He checked out okay. I ordered some Nature's Miracle and a Stink Finder (because it seems odd that it didn't seem to smell and isn't discolored, although he definitely peed on the box). He did not appreciate having urine extracted, by the way. The veterinarians know him well, and the one saw him and immediately called for backup. :) (He's dominant, aggressive, and not altogether tame.) The veterinarian says he's upset about something, but I don't know what. I assume tinfoil is meant to be a deterrent, but this cat would simply eat it. No kidding. Signaturehttp://www.mindspring.com/~slywy/ http://slywy.diaryland.com/ >> Also clean the spot really well with an enzymatic cleaner. Get it really >> clean, and then cover the spot with tinfoil and perhaps set something on top [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > I assume tinfoil is meant to be a deterrent, but this cat would simply > eat it. No kidding. Ooo. Dat be bad. Well, cleaning it well then. If worse came to worse you could put a box there and gradually move it to where it should be, or place a big object there. I had a cat once whose pee did not stink either. I've no idea why. She lives with my mom now. SHe only peed inappropriately if I left her overnight. She grew out of it in her older age when she gained much confidence from being in one house all the time. Karen > > Tonight I was moving some boxes and found a wet area of the carpet that > > should never be wet (not near a radiator or anything). I had seen Hodge [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > cardboard box - all of a sudden - about 3 years ago. A couple of courses of > antibiotics later, it was cleared up. Thanks. Apparently, he's healthy ($66.45 later :). Upset about something, although hard to tell what. I just found a box in the same general area he'd peed on, too, so whatever started him might have originated with it. We'll see what happens . . . I'm going to try to give him some extra attention in case that's the issue. Signaturehttp://www.mindspring.com/~slywy/ http://slywy.diaryland.com/ |
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