Can't stop my cat wetting all over the house

[tonibolt]

My cat (age 15 ish) keeps wetting all over the house. He has ruined a wood floor already, and is on the way to spoiling a second. Every day there are 3+ wet patches, the house is starting to smell, and my partner says the cat will have to go. The cat had a thyroid op about 3 months ago, recovered well, and there were no other physical problem with his kidneys etc then. There are a lot of other cats around, which he doesn't like, but we have been here 4 years now. He has a litter tray (which he uses daily, and is cleaned daily) and cat flap. Originally he just wet at night, and now I shut him in at night as I thought he was nervous about going out, but now he wets anytime, and anywhere.please help!

[christy053]

hi
this maybe just a sign of aging . likes humans as animals get older they struggle to control this . and 15 is very old for a cat well done . Maybe your cat is stressed or not happy about some thing and this could be causing problems , im sure either your vet or a good pet shop will be able to adivce you and some places sell remedies that may help
But please dont get rid of your cat its not his fault !
Christy x

[Alibobs]

I think it is his age too, there is probably nothing that can be done, just have to mop up after him and spray Febreze everywhere

[emx384]

Unfortunately it probably does have a lot to do with age! Bless him! Have you tried putting other litter trays around the house, especially in the areas he frequently wets? They are a bit unsightly but at least they can be put away when you have people over and ultimately could save the floor?

[Bookworm9]

Sorry I am going to go against what everyone has said here. I don't think it is an age thing. I have had cats all my life and most of them have lived into their late teens early 20's. There are a few things here. First has he been neutered? If not then male cats will wet to leave their scent.
Secondly if there are other cats around that he does not get on with then yes it will make him nervous and once again he will want to leave a calling card to say this is my home.
Third take him back to your vet and ask for his advice, there may be an underlying problem causing this.
As suggested before it might be a good idea to move the litter tray around to where he is wetting - cats do know where they want things to be and maybe more than one litter tray might be needed till you find the right place. Does he like the kind of cat lit that you are using, cats can be blooming fussy as I know to my own cost lol.
As for the smell. Try this taken from the 'How clean is your house' book:
"Combine one part distilled white vinegar to five parts water. pour into a spray bottle and spray into odorous areas. You can also spray in places you don't want your pet to go - they don't like vinegar"
Please what ever you do don't get rid of puss. Cats are normally very clean animals and he would not be doing this without a reason.

[ruthiebabie]

have you considered using Feliway spray and diffuser - your vet should be able to supply them. They can be used to stop cats weeing in inappropriate places and also for anxiety which he may well have if he doesn't like the other cats around.

[Noweia]

Have you noticed your cat drinking more? And has his appetite changed recently?

[Lez]

I had a cat a few years ago.He`d always been very clean but suddenly started weeing in unusual places,even on my bed.Somebody told me this can be attention seeking/jealousy.When she asked if I was expecting I thought she was mad.But,sure enough,i did a test and found I was pregnant.

[iheartruby]

hi toni - is he squatting to pee or is he spraying (backing up to vertical surfaces and spraying onto it)? if it's the latter he is marking his territory, which is an insecurity issue. when you say there are other cats around, do you mean in your house or just in your garden etc? if it's cats in your garden, try the following (i've had lots of trouble with an insecure cat and this helped): black out the bottom part of your kitchen door if it's glass - just with a bin bag or similar, so he can't see out. keep him out of your windows as he will see other cats on his patch and feel insecure.
sorry if i've gone off on a tangent here if it's that he's squatting because he wants a pee and not that he is marking.
PLEASE don't get rid of him.. x

[tattoo1094]

IM SORRY TO SAY HE IS SENILE happens to the best of us

[Bookworm9]

Sorry Tattoo1094 but that is a load of BULL****

He is not an old cat by todays standards but he may be ill.
Not everyone goes senile in their old age either. My old neighbour (human) was 103 when he died and still had all his marbles, I used to go and see him every day and he could hold a wonderful conversation about what was going on in todays world.
Don't condem this puss purely because he may be ill.

[tiggerwoo]

Don't get rid of the cat....get rid of the partner!! Then find out what is troubling the cat and whether he is spraying or actually squating to pee. Bless him...he is relying on you to sort this problem out.
God help you if you ever lose control of your bodily functions....your partner will say YOU will have to go!!! LOL

[tonibolt]

Hi, thanks to all who replied to my question. After lurking about the house (!) I have established that he is spraying, and not peeing. The vinegar/water has worked quite well in the areas that have ceramic tiles - thanks for that. Any ideas about how to shift a lingering aroma from wood would be gratefully received (wood laminate - the wee has leaked between the skirting and the floor)

I'm fairly sure the problem is other cats in the district, but I don't know what I can do about them. I shut my cat in at night, and we have 6ft fences, but they climb over sometimes. My cat does go out and seems ok with that - he just really hates other cats

[tiggerwoo]

Hope you were not offended at my little joke previously. I too have this problem with my youngest cat who will be 7 this year. I cannot get to the bottom (excuse the pun ) of this problem at all and am very frustrated. He does it everywhere and anything I put down on the floor he sprays on it...I think he does it to show his displeasure sometimes if he can't get out etc when he thinks he should. I've heard that Citronella, put around the areas that the cat sprays can help...have yet to try this. Regarding the odour problem...google Urine Off. Expensive but good...they were at the cat show a couple of years ago and bought some then. You can order it online. Hope this helps and if you hear of any more useful tips they will be gratefully received.

[Bookworm9]

Re your smelly floor.
This again is taken from 'How clean is your house' book.

I don't know if this will work as it is for litter trays but maybe worth a try:

To keep litter trays smelling fresh and fragrent, sprinkle some bicabonate of soda in the bottom of the tray before putting in the litter.

Maybe if you sprinkled some on the floor it might get rid of the smell.
The only other thing I can think of is some kitty litter fresh which most pet shops and supermarkets sell.

[tattoo1094]

hey bookworm, im sorry , did nt mean to offend , its just my sick sense of humour, i have two dogs myself both of which were not very well looked after .
i love them desperately and would nt get rid of them for any reason. i would spend my last pence on my animals if i could keep them happy.....ok? so chill mate