Cat problem..help..!!?

Question

i have one cat. she is 2 yrs old. she is fixed, de-clawed, and spolied. she never goes outside-i live in an apt, its not safe for her. i keep her food in the living room with her toys and such. her litter box is kept in our closet and is cleaned on a regular basis.

for some reason, for the last 3 months she has been peeing and pooping by her food and water in the living room far more than the amounts of time she has been using the litter box. note: i give her fresh water everyday and she has had the same dishes since she was old enough to eat food on her own. (these are the ONLY dishes she will eat out of, unless she wants some of our food when we eat and i generally do not give her people food either...i want her to stick to her cat food not people food)

she is not in any pain-not to my knowledge. she does not moan or make any noises when she poos or pees so i cant tell if maybe its a UTI or something. she is over weight and has been since she got fixed 1.5 yrs ago. she is roughly 12-15 pounds and eats hard food. i alternate her food between hard and soft canned food. i usually have her eat soft food for a month and then when shes done with that (she wont eat it anymore) i'll get her hard food. she does have access to her food all day, but she does not eat a lot of it. roughly half cup of food ("balance" by purina) will last her all day. i do try to find foods that are healthy for indoor cats so she can lose some of her excess weight, but nothing really works. even if i take her food away and only allow her to have access to it once a day..she still does not lose any weight and i know this in not healthy for her...

her stool is solid and is often in large amounts. if i catch her in the act, i place her in her clean litter box...sometimes she'll finish in there and others she'll stay it her box and then come out and finish the job in the living room when im not looking. i dont know what her deal is...

if anyone has any advice please-let me know!! im desperate...

ps-the last vet visit was 1 yr ago....

Answer 1

WAIT FOR WHAT THE VET SAYS. MAYBE YOU NEED TO CONTAIN HER IN THE BATHROOM UNTIL THEN SO THAT SHE DOESN'T GO ON YOUR BED AND CLOTHES AND.......

IT COULD BE UTI AND IT COULD BE SOMETHING ELSE. THE VET MIGHT RUN BLOOD TESTS AND KEEP HER OVERNIGHT TO SEE IF THERE IS CHRYSTALS  IN HER URINE.

LET US KNOW WHAT HAPPENS AND GIVE HER KISSES FOR US.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It is highly unusual for a cat (or many animals really) to soil in their eating area. Therefore, I doubt the reason is medical. However, I can think of 3 reasons why this could be happening:

1. She is pooping and peeing there because she feels threatened by something (someone new, or a new pet, perhaps a change to your routine) these things can unsettle cats, especially those with close bonds to their owners. She may be protecting her food (often they try to cover it over, but if this is difficult then she may be marking the area.

Solution: Try to find out the cause and act accordingly to support her.

2. She has 'tinkled' there once by pure accident or in desperation of not being able to access the litter box and now will repeatedly mark the same area, regardless of how many times it is cleaned.

Solution: Move the litter box to the area she is soiling and see if she uses it.

3. Something in the closet may be worrying her, (even a bad experience, like it being closed on her, shutting her in accidentally).

Solution: Find a new place for the litter.

Answer 4

My best educated guess is that your cat is upset about something, or angry.  To get their emotions out, they will pee or p**p where they shouldn't.  Ask yourself what's been going on in your life that might be causing her upset, for example, have you been working more, and spending less time with her?  Have you been playing with her on a regular basis, and reduced your frequency of play?  Do you have a new boyfriend that you're spending lots of time with, and less with her?

Also, if you tend to cater to her whims too much, then any deviation from what she's used to could cause her to rebel, by pooping and peeing where she shouldn't.

You need to find ways to make her feel appreciated, without setting up a situation that she'll exploit.  For example, I give my cat treats at night.  It makes her feel special; but I limit the amount I give her, or else she will get huge.  She tries to get me to give her more, or will beg me throughout the day sometimes, but I stick to my guns.

The things I do for her are to make sure she gets regular play periods everyday, at least one, sometimes two of at least 15 minutes duration.  Cats get bored, and need stimulation from their owners.  The exercise will also help her to take some weight off.  The best toy I know of for exercise is the Cat Dancer.  Cats love it, and it is my cat's favorite toy.  Give her some cat nip a couple of times a week.  It's a way to get her involved in play.

I can tell you really love your cat, but you've allowed her to be too dominant.  My cat tries all the time to be dominant with me, but seldom succeeds.  She keeps me on my toes.

Another thought:  Maybe moving her litter box to another location may work.  She may not like going into the closet to do her business. Try the bathroom.

And one last suggestion.  Don't cater to her with the food.  Feed just one kind.  The thing is you have to stand your ground with her.  When she gets hungry enough, she'll eat.  It may take a day, or two, but she'll eat.  And if she doesn't, then you'll know there's something else wrong, and take her to the vet.  The rule of thumb is if the cat doesn't eat after two days, she's sick and needs to see a vet.  I hope my suggestions point you in the right direction.

Answer 5

Hi there... anytime there's a change it could signal a hidden health problem. There's a possibility of urinary tract disorder involved.  However, you stated that your cat is overweight so another possibility to consider is feline diabetes.  Please consider at least ringing your veterinarian to discuss the symptoms and they can help you determine if your cat needs to be evaluated and treated respectively.  

Feline UTI: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_fel...

Feline Diabetes: http://felinediabetes.com/diabetes-info....

Answer 6

I agree with Seattle, best to see a vet about this. Good luck!

Answer 7

I think that you should take your cat to your vet, that way, just in case there is something wrong with her, then you will know.