Between the constant cleaning and the strong smell a cat that is not using the litter box properly can be a source of frustration.
My male neutered cat pees on the floor.
Urinary problems can lead to a serious urinary obstruction especially in male cats.
My 8 year old neutered male has peed on us at times to me 4 times and my daughter once.
Though unneutered male cats are the most likely to urine mark marking has been seen in neutered males and females as well.
Look for blood in the urine or very deep orange pee.
He has had kidney stones and was peeing blood but it has recently gotten alot better since he was diagnosed and put on special food he does it even more now tho and there s no blood in his urine.
What you can do to stop this.
My male cat who is 13 years old and neutered has recently taken to peeing and pooping outside of his litter box.
Marking usually involves urinating on vertical surfaces but may also involve urinating on horizontal surfaces.
Add shredded white paper to the litter box to check for blood.
A cat who is peeing in the home due to feeling jealous may need extra attention a space of their own or even a calming medication that can be prescribed by your veterinarian.
When a sexually mature tomcat wants to lure in nearby females he does so by attracting them with his urine scent oftentimes on the walls of your residence.
He only does it when we are on the toilet.
I don t know why it has been happening for nearly a month now and when he does pee he goes on anything he can find that s soft usually curtains or rolls of fabric.
Any seasoned cat owner can tell you the frustration of urine spraying.
When a new dog cat or child comes into the home the status quo is upset and your cat may be feeling jealous of the attention being given to the newcomer.
If your cat is posturing to urinate and little or no urine is coming out your cat might have a blockage or partial obstruction.
One of my cats was not allowing them to get to any of the litter boxes.
This does not mean a male cat will not do this nor does it mean peeing on soft surfaces is needed for it to be a uti.
Thankfully however neutering usually eliminates the icky behavior.
My male neutered caat was peeing on the couch doors and my bedroom suite.
If your typically fastidious cat is ditching the litter box and peeing just about everywhere else in the house it can easily become a problem for pet parents.