My cat pees on my dog's bed and in my stuff… What can I do?
I got two cats in March, and a dog a few days ago.
One of my cats has always had the desire to pee on soft items that are not permanently in the living space. He has never peed on the carpeting, couch, or pillows on the couch, but he has peed on blankets on the floor and in my backpack on the floor.
This was tolerable because I could just make sure nothing out of the ordinary was on the floor.
Well, now he’s decided he’s gonna pee on the dog’s bed, which is a big cushion. Any blanket or bed I leave in the dog’s crate he will pee on. I want to keep the dog’s crate open so he can go in and out. I don’t think it’s a territory issue since he did it before the dog.
Short of the spray bottle, which I can only do if I catch him, and he doesn’t seem to give a s*** about, is there anything I can do? I don’t want the bed ruined totally.
Is there a pet repellent only for cats that won’t bug my dog?
Thanks!
I guess I should add that there are two litter boxes, two different kinds of litter, both of which he uses, and I am super clean with them (every day cleaning).
He has been to the vet and has no urinary tract infection. It is really JUST on out of place cloth items. Argh.
By Benjy, September 2, 2010 @ 7:45 pm
Cats Dispise orange peel, and as far as i know dogs dont mind it.
get some really ripe orangs. the smelliest ones you can find and rub the peel into the dog bed.
Maybe even leave a few bits of peel in the bed.
By Andi L.M., September 2, 2010 @ 7:45 pm
Get rid of your cat
By bears~N~angels, September 2, 2010 @ 7:45 pm
you need to take him in to the vet because he most likely has a urinary problem and will have to have some antibiotics and change in foods. i had a cat the same way and if not treated early he will have kidney stones.
By knittin.kitten, September 2, 2010 @ 7:45 pm
First you’ll need to get something to remove the smell. If the smell remains the cat can smell it and they think they can continue to pee there. I recommend natures miracle it can be found at any pet supply store. Completely wash anything it has peed on. Make sure you scoop the little box frequently. A lot of cats are very picky when it comes to that and will not use a dirty litter box. If you’re too busy get a self cleaning litter box. Take the cat to the vet and make sure it doesn’t have a urinary tract infection. If it continues change your landry detergent, dryer sheets, or fabric softener. I found with one of my cats that it was my fabric softener. As soon as I switched brands the peeing stopped. Hope this helps.