How Do I Stop My Cat From Wetting on My Carpet?

Cats can develop dislikes for their litter boxes at any age. While it may seem as though your cat suddenly decided to start wetting on the floor for no reason, there could be a subtle explanation you haven't considered. Before the situation gets out of hand, try some solutions that might solve your problems.

Instructions

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      Ensure your cat does not have a medical problem with a visit to your veterinarian. If you know your cat is healthy, you can move on to other ways to solve the problem.

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      Clean the litter box daily, and wash it weekly. Don't use products with heavy perfumes.

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      Move the litter box. Your cat may not like where its box is because it is not close to where the cat spends most of its time, or it is in a high traffic area with no privacy. If possible, use two boxes to see if your cat prefers one location to another.

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      Use different litter. Solving your problem might be as easy as finding a type of litter your cat likes. You can also try newspaper and sand.

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      Try another litter box. Some cats don't like hooded trays while others do. If your cat was ever frightened or ambushed by another cat in the litter box, you may need to try a new litter box because he associates his current box with a bad experience.

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      Try placing your cat's food tray near where he's urinating. Most cats will not soil an area where they eat.

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      Clean soiled areas thoroughly with products created for removing urine. You must remove odors completely to keep your cat from smelling them and urinating on the same area again. You might need to replace rugs and carpeting.

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      Scare your cat if you catch him in the act of using the floor or carpet instead of the litter box. Whistles, spray water, noisemakers and foghorns are a few things you can use to startle your cat before he acts.