My cat is litter trained but keeps peeing on my couch...?

Question

shes a girl 7 month old cat and she got spayed a few weeks ago. lately ive been finding dampness on th couch and it smells like pee. why would she be peeing on the couch when she knows where the liter box is?

helppp please.

Answer 1

i had the same thing happen and took my cat to the vet he said it was not a urine or bladder infection that you have to give her a different food , its called food that promotes good urinary track health within 3 days and 4 years later never a problem ! you can read on the cat food bag it  will say promotes healthy good urinary health PS also if shes not fixed she could be spraying to attract other male cats

Answer 2

She might be marking. But the problem is that if you don't get all the smell out they will just keep going back. They sell sprays that can keep her from going on the couch. You have to spray everyday and she will learn not to go there.

Answer 3

maybe she's mad at you for spaying her, just a thought lol.

If she has used the bathroom there before she will indeed go back. Try cleaning your cushions and see if she goes back. Usually if they smell it they will use the bathroom there.

Answer 4

well it's hard to stop once they have spotted a regular pee pit stop..gonna be like that unless u tend to contain ur cat inside a room with the litter box..just for a few days ..well deny access to the living room until she gets used to using the litter box

btw ,she's only 7 months..she is too young to understand such things..well it's instinct ..will take some time..

Answer 5

There are a few reasons why you cat choose to eliminate outside his litter box.

Medical conditions: Medical conditions which result in an increased frequency of urination or defecation may be the underlying cause for this behavior problem. These conditions include: colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, kidney or liver disease, and feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). Medical conditions which cause pain urinating or defecating, or make it difficult for the cat to get in and out of the litter box, may also result in inappropriate elimination. Such conditions include arthritis, FLUTD, anal sac disease, loss of vision, and some forms of colitis. Treatment of these medical conditions may help to resolve this behavioral problem. In addition, using litter boxes with lower sides, placing the litter box in the area in which the cat spends the most time, and increasing the number of litter boxes may be helpful.

Stress: Stress can be a major cause of inappropriate elimination in cats of all ages. Stressors such as moving, changes in routine, or changes in the makeup of the family can result in inappropriate elimination. Reducing these stressors or decreasing their impact on the household will benefit your cat (and probably you, too!). For instance, when moving, attempt to keep the cat in a quiet portion of the home when packing and during the actual moving day. At the new residence, confine your cat to a quiet room at first (probably a bedroom), placing her food, water, litter box and favorite sleeping material (bed, sweatshirt, etc.) in the room. Spend time with her in that room and feed her and clean the litter box at the usual time. Gradually let her become accustomed to the rest of the house.

There is a product called 'Feliway' which was designed to help reduce anxiety in cats, and thus decrease spraying or urinating inappropriately. Feliway contains pheromones from the cat's face. Pheromones are chemicals which are used to communicate with other members of the same species. You may notice your cat rubs her face and chin on vertical surfaces. She is leaving a scent there which contains these pheromones. The pheromones from the face have a calming effect on other cats. When Feliway is sprayed onto multiple vertical surfaces which your cat may spray, the cat receives this calming effect and in many cases, spraying will be reduced.

Substrate preference: Cats of all ages may develop an aversion to the litter box or substrate (material inside of the litter box). Some of the litters with a 'perfume' or 'antiseptic' smell may dissuade some cats from using them. Trying different types of litter including clumping litter, sand, newspaper, and no litter are things that could be helpful.

Box location: Some cats may not like where a box is located. It may be located too close to their food or water. It may be in a high traffic area where they cannot have privacy. It may be in an area where they can be easily ambushed by another cat. It may be on a different level of the house than where they spend most of their time. In addition to trying various substrates, also place extra boxes around the house to see if box location makes a difference. There should always be at least one more litter box than the number of cats in the household.

Sanitary conditions: Some cats are very particular. Some will not defecate in the same box in which they urinate. Others will not go in a box which has been used by another cat. Just as we do not like to use dirty bathrooms, neither do many cats. If the litter box is not cleaned regularly, they may decide to find a different bathroom.

Possible Solutions to Inappropriate Elimination

Have your cat checked by your veterinarian for a possible medical condition, and start treatment for the condition if one exists. If the cat is extremely stressed, talk to your veterinarian about some medications which may help.

Place numerous litter boxes around the house. You do not have to use anything fancy: dishpans, large plastic containers or other items may work just as well. Try a larger litter box, some behaviorists feel litter boxes are often too small.

Use different substrates including newspaper, clumpable and nonclumpable litter, sand, sawdust (not cedar), carpet remnants, and no litter at all. Use unscented litter, since many cats do not like the scented kind. If you find the substrate that your cat prefers is not the one you do, e.g., carpet remnants, try slowly converting the cat back to litter. Place a small amount of litter on the carpet remnants the first week, and if all goes well, use more litter each week until you can finally remove the carpet remnants from the box.

Try different depths of litter. Many people put too much litter in the box. Some cats like only a small amount.

Clean any soiled areas with an enzyme cleaner designed for use on pet urine and stool. Regular detergents and other cleaners will not break down the urine or f***s, and if the cat smells any urine or f***s on a carpet or floor, the cat may continue to use that spot to eliminate. In some cases, the carpet or carpet padding may need to be replaced.

Clean the litter boxes at least once daily. Wash the litter box weekly. Do not clean the box with a strong smelling disinfectant, but rinse the box well after washing it.

Feed the cat where she is inappropriately eliminating. Many cats will not urinate or defecate in the area in which they are fed.

Use upside down carpet runners (the ones with the spikes on the bottom), heavy plastic, aluminum foil, double-sided tape, motion detectors, pet repellents, or scat mats to limit her access to the area where she inappropriately eliminates.

Try Feliway, as described above. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Take your cat to the litter box frequently, and if she uses it, praise her, or even give her a treat.

If you catch your cat in the act of urinating or defecating outside of the box (or even using the digging motion), use a remote correction. This generally means doing something that will startle her. Tossing a pop can with a few coins inside of it and taped shut toward the cat (but not at her!) may get her to stop. Foghorns, whistles, and water pistols are other options. It is best if she does not associate you with the correction, but thinks it 'comes out of the blue.

Do NOT punish the cat. Punishing the cat, including rubbing her nose in the soiled area will not help, and will probably increase the stress on the cat.

In some situations, it may be helpful to confine the cat to a small room with food, water, toys, bed, and litter box. Once she is using the litter box in the smaller area, gradually allow her into larger areas of the house.

Hope this helps!

Answer 6

If she is peeing on the couch but she normally pees in her litter box, then she might be upset or mad with you. animals get like that.

my cat went through a phase after we spayed her and she peed on the couch and floor as well, and she was very potty trained. you just have to let her know that she cant do that. the phase should stop soon with a little training

Answer 7

maybe she has a urinary tract infection...keep a watch on her...if she is l*****g herself morethen usual...you know, down there....that could be a sign. or maybe you should see if the litter box needs to be cleaned. sometimes they dont like going in it if there is alot of mess.

Answer 8

this might be a sighn of stress ,lonelyness, pain ,or scardness.

what I would recommend it that you should take her to a vet or a cat whisperer.

you might also want to play with her more and pay more attention to her.

try to keep everything at a positive state. try buying more toys and try cat nip.

Answer 9

There could be many reasons why she's doing this. She could be unhappy with the current location of her litter box, unhappy with the smell of the litter or air fresheners around it, or even may just be stressed or mad about something. Perhaps she's been spending more time alone and doesn't like that? Or maybe she isn't feeling well. The link as my source is a video that explains some ways to train/retrain your cat to use her litter box, or ways to make her box more appealing. Good luck!

Answer 10

Is her litter box clean, do you leave a little of used litter in it. They like their scent to be in the box. Never clean a box with harsh chemicals they have really strong noses and can't stand the smell. Also cats will sometimes quit using their box if you have another cat using the same box. Also if they have a bladder infection which they would need to go to a vet. Sometimes they also do it to show they are mad. Have you recently started being gone more.

Answer 11

well if you had other animals in the past on that couch maybe she smells them and is peeing on it or the other animals have peed on it too.

Answer 12

There might be numerous reasons for her behavior. The best solutions are:

1. Clean up that area and put vinegar on it. Cats hate vinegar.

2. Try to catch her doing it and give her a little spank. If you can't, just put her in front of it and say "no!" and spank her a little. She should understand.

3. Clean her litter more often. You might want to try putting it in plain view, or put her in it repeatedly to let her know where it is. Maybe changing the type of litter would work.

4. If these don't work, take her to the vet and get professional advice.

Answer 13

If there is another female cat around she might be "marking her territory" However if not I have no idea