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How do I stop a cat from peeing on carpet?

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anvsmart - 28 Nov 2003 06:55 GMT
I have a male cat that does this 1-2 times a week and need some good
suggestions on preventing this. Thanks a million.
Gail - 28 Nov 2003 04:27 GMT
Have him checked for a urinary tract infection. This must always be done
firstly.
Gail
> I have a male cat that does this 1-2 times a week and need some good
> suggestions on preventing this. Thanks a million.
-L. - 28 Nov 2003 08:55 GMT
> I have a male cat that does this 1-2 times a week and need some good
> suggestions on preventing this. Thanks a million.

<sigh>
Take the cat to the vet to rule out UTI.
Search the Google archive for "inapropriate elimination" - you will
find many suggestions.

-L.
(This is now going to become my standard response...)
lakinapook - 28 Nov 2003 17:37 GMT
Very basic question here........

You say he is male, is he neutered?  Un-neutered male cats will often
mark their territory.  If he is not neutered, get him neutered.  This
may or may not solve the problem, because marking starts out as an
instinctive behavior, but can become a habit if carried on for too
long.

Other things too can trigger this behavior like a recent move to a new
home, or an introduction of another cat into the environment.  I had a
female cat that used to spray when we moved (which we did three times
in her lifetime).  Eventually when she became comfortable she would
stop.  If the cats spraying is anxiety related, the vet may reccommend
an anti depressant medication for him.
 
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