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Who's the bad guy? or gal?

by carla
(michigan)

We have 4 kitties, 2 males and 2 females each spayed/neutered and indoor only. They are all strays, 3 of the 4, we adopted as kittens. The oldest is Isabella, she is 4, quite petite and shy. Cody, now 4, he came to us full grown (probably 1 1/2 per the vet) and can be a bully especially to Isabelle. She has peed from being scared before but just a piddle. Bodie, he is 3 kinda whiny, has been busted in the past peeing on floor, but more than 2 years ago. The newest addition is Annabelle, she is not quite a year. For the most part they get along and play well together. Lately though Cody has been chasing Isabella and we hear lots of growling and hissing (like just a second ago). In the past, we have had some infrequent but inappropriate peeing on carpet, a computer bag, and throw rugs, but nothing consistent. I have cleaned thoroughly with enzyme cleaner, and tried Feliway spray and plug ins. I have changed types of litter pans- we have 5 through out the house. That has seemed to work until today. We came home from school/work and there was pee on a chair cushion in the kitchen. Then we found pee on the wood floor behind the couch in the great room, and on a video chair upstairs. Why now? And how do I figure out who is the guilty party? More importantly yet, how can it get it to stop?? Quickly! What do we do, HELP!

RESPONSE:

While I can't say for sure what has started the problem, bullying can cause cats to start peeing on things. We always recommend increasing play time, making litter boxes desirable and other places less desirable for doing their business, and cleaning soiled areas completely including the odor. If you haven't already, read our webpage on catpee for ideas on controlling the problem. Playing with cats helps to burn off excess energy and build their confidence which helps decrease their need to urinate inappropriately. Put some of the suggestions for managing the cat pee problem (from the webpage) into practice and see if things don't improve.

Donna - House Full Cats Mom

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