We got our cat from the shelter, and he was neutered when we got him. We've had him about 4-5 months. About 2 months ago, we got a female cat, who is not spayed. Just as of the past week or 2, our male has been urinating in the house. Just today he did on a pile of dirty laundry. The 2 cats seemed to get along good when we first got them. They still get along fairly well and play all the time, but why is he urinating in the house? We keep the litter box clean.
The female always uses the litter box, but its been getting more and more regular that he doesn't want to use it.
The litter box is more than big enough for both cats, and we have considered getting a 2nd one, but why all of the sudden would he start now and not do it before when we first got her?
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Sometimes when cats that are that old pee they're telling you something like somethings wrong with them. I have a cat thats 2 yrs old and spayed and she pees everywhere because she doesn't like the other animals. But it could also mean it has a urinary tract infection aka UTI. so I'd check with a vet because there could be a alot of things going on with the cat. I hope its ok Good Luck!
He may have a urinary infection see Vet
well if thee is a specific place that he keeps peeing then try and put the litter box ther. i had the same problem and that is what we did and it worked out fine, the female cat will find it. if he is peeing all around the house then try and find a common room that he pees in maybe that room makes him comfortable.
I had the same exact problem. I tried multiple litter boxes. I tried everything. I took him to the vet to see if he had an infection. Nothing was wrong. Then the female started doing the same thing. They ruined my carpet. I finally put both of the cats outside and they are fine. Got new carpet. That was about 4 years ago. We live in the country so it just worked out. They tried comming in at first, but now they seem satisfied outside. We still pet them a lot and spent a lot of time with them.
Definately get a second litter box, even if it's a tinfoil roasting pan. Chances are your cat is marking! I know! He's neutered so he shouldn't be doing it. But he is actually spraying and marking. Of course, it's possible that he has a urinary problem like crystals or infection...But I have a cat that sprays when he is unhappy and it makes me crazy! Try Nature's Miracle (from pet stores) as a cleaner to get rid of the smell and then lemongrass essential oil (from health food stores, or some pharmacies) will get rid of the odour. I'm sorry that I don't have any advice on how to correct his marking behaviour.
the cat feels threatened some how. we had the same problem
mind you cats do like personal space.. but i doubt that the new litter tray will work
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