September 6, 2012 Leave a comment
A cat urine problem can quickly turn into a real nightmare. One little “accident” and soon enough kitty’s returning to the soiled spot on a daily basis. No matter what standard cleaners you use, your cat won’t stop peeing where he shouldn’t and the odor keeps building. You end up embarrassed to have friends over because of the smell. Cats’ peeing problems are frustrating, but there are ways you can stop the inappropriate urination and get rid of the smell completely.
Understand the Cause
Until you know why your cat’s urinating inappropriately, you can’t solve the problem. Until you can stop the peeing, there’s little point in going to the effort to eliminate all the stains and odors because your cat is likely to put them right back again.
Yet understanding why a cat refuses to use her litter box isn’t always easy even when you have a good grasp on cat behavior. Did you know there are a least 11 different reasons cats pee where they shouldn’t? Six of them have to do with the litter box alone. Other reasons are related to health problems (some very serious) or emotional issues.
For instance, cats are highly sensitive to changes in their environment and things you may not even notice can stress your cat to the point she starts marking her territory as a way to feel more secure. Maybe you haven’t noticed the new cat in the neighborhood, but Fluffy may have caught his scent through the open window and has started marking the house in case that stray tom gets any ideas.