My cat doesn't have a Urinary Tract Infection but he's peeing on everything. What can i do to make him stop?

My boyfriend's cat has started to pee and mark on everything. he's been fixed for about 3 months now and hasn't done this since he was a kitten. we've been dating for a year and the cat has finally gotten used to me but the vet thinks he's peeing to mark to show me it's his territory. is there anything i can put on the sheets and furniture to make him stop marking??? I"ve heard about sprays you can buy at the store but i've tried a vast majority of them and none of them work. i've also heard pepper works but i'm sure you can see where that would be a little uncomfortable in the bed sheets. PLEASE HELP!!!! i have no idea what else to do.

There is a very good chance this is a medical condition. This is what most cats do when they have a problem. Since they can鈥檛 talk, it's the only way they have to tell you something is wrong. Now it's your turn to act on the information she is providing you and resolve the problem, whatever that may be.


Factors Contributing to Inappropriate Elimination

鈥? Medical Conditions: Cats avoiding the litter pan should be examined by a veterinarian to rule out a medical condition. Laboratory tests will need to be performed in most cases, however, if a condition does exist, immediate treatment will help resolve the behavioral problem. Possible medical conditions include: colitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, kidney or liver disease, or feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). Medical conditions such as arthritis, FLUTD, anal sac disease, and some forms of colitis, which cause pain urinating or defecating may also result in inappropriate elimination

鈥? Stress: Cats of all ages experience stress at some point in their lives (just like us). Stress can be a major cause of inappropriate elimination, and known stressors such as moving, changes in routine, or changes within the family structure (new members added or family members leaving home) can result in inappropriate elimination. Reducing these stressors or decreasing their impact on the household will benefit your cat and you, too.

鈥? Box Location & Contents: Some cats may not like where their box is located; too close to their food or water, in a high traffic area, or on a different level of the house than where they spend most of their time. Some cats are very particular and will not defecate in the same box in which they urinate or go into a box which has been used by another cat. Most cats do not like a dirty litter box. Clean out waste from their litter boxes at least once daily, and wash the litter boxes weekly so that they don't decide to eliminate elsewhere in your home.

consult the vet who told you there was no UTI. use a spray bottle liberally when you see the cat assume the position. switch to a clumping litter and clean box frequently during the day & put a 2nd box in the house.

First, you need to get rid of the smell. As long as there is a smell of urine, the cat will continue to pee there. A product called Nature's Miracle may help. Get it at your local pet store. Also, make sure the litter box is scooped daily. Two litter boxes are actually ideal for one cat. The type of litter also makes a difference. We had problems with a certain litter and had to switch, so make sure that your cat is not avoiding the litter box because of that. Lastly, when you clean the litter box )once a month, maybe) don't use harsh cleaning products like bleach. Use a mild detergent only. Hope that helps!