How to Stop Cats From Urinating in the House

It can be quite a distressing to have a cat that is constantly urinating in your home. It can ruin your carpet, furniture, and your relationship with your pet. If you are dealing with this issue, don't assume that yelling at your cat will simply make it go away. There are many effective methods that can be utilized to stop your cat from making your bed or couch its own personal litter box.

Things You'll Need

  • Blinds
  • Curtains
  • Cleanser
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Instructions

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      Talk to your veterinarian. If you have male cat that is not neutered, he might be spraying in your home in an attempt to mark his territory. Neutering him may greatly reduce or even eliminate this problem.

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      Never verbally or physically reprimand your cat. It will not understand why this punishment is occurring and many times cats urinate as a result of anxiety or a nervous condition. Yelling will only exacerbate this problem and cause the cat to urinate even more.

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      Cats who feel threatened will urinate in an attempt to mark the house as their own. To solve this, install blinds or curtains so your cat cannot see any other cats or other animals outside. Moving furniture away from exposed windows is also an effective method.

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      Keep the litter box clean. Cats will not urinate or defecate in a box that not properly looked after. Cats will also show an aversion to their litter box if they associate it with a trauma, such as an attack by another pet. If this is the case, clean the box and move it to a new location.

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      Use a cleanser that has an unpleasant odor to cats to clean an area that your cat has sprayed. Immediately remove any stains left behind. Your cat will associate these old urine smells with a sense of territoriality.

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      If your cat has begun to spray when it is older, the cause may be a medical issue. Ask your veterinarian to run a urinalysis to rule out any underlying health problems.