Cat That Wets the Bed
Discussion
So I've got a cat, 7 month old, and the second he finds himself on a bed, he p*sses on it.
Locking the little fella out the bedrooms is looking like a poor short term fix.
Any advice welcome! I'm getting bored of buying new cheap duvets, and having my expensive ones professionally cleaned.
Locking the little fella out the bedrooms is looking like a poor short term fix.
Any advice welcome! I'm getting bored of buying new cheap duvets, and having my expensive ones professionally cleaned.
Mobile Chicane said:
Cats don't pee on beds unless they're stressed. Find the cause of the stress and remove it.
Or sick - it could be cystitis, but there'd be other patches elsewhere If you are sure there is no stress then - Vet for check-up.
Try plugging Feliway in, or Pet Remedy (which is cheaper & works better for my 2) or sprinkle Zylkene on his food
anonymous said:
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That wouldn't cause a cat to wet the bed, drool a lot, but not pee.rev-erend said:
Has the cat been nutered.
It's a common side effect.
Our dog has to be give propalin syrup in the food.
It's not a side effect for cats. In fact neutering may reduce the issue. All good advice so far. It's a common side effect.
Our dog has to be give propalin syrup in the food.
If not medical (ie cystitis) then it is most likely to be triggered by either being entire or some stress event. Anything from another cat peering in through a window to new furniture, re decorating building work etc. Stress in cats can be very subtle thus often missed by us.
Cat Piss Update.
He's gone and done it again, only not 'on' the bed. He's found the pile of clean washing, and went on the duvet cover in there!
EH?!
Why's he targeting duvets?! He doesn't go on anything else, at all.
I'm not sure it's stress. He's full of fun and games right now. His coat is shiny and he's eating fine.
He's gone and done it again, only not 'on' the bed. He's found the pile of clean washing, and went on the duvet cover in there!
EH?!
Why's he targeting duvets?! He doesn't go on anything else, at all.
I'm not sure it's stress. He's full of fun and games right now. His coat is shiny and he's eating fine.
We've had this too. Our cat is NOT stressed as you will see from the photo I loaded up a few days back where she chooses to sleep between two Bull Terriers. She has pooped on the bed too, I went ballistic! I saw her casually walk into our bedroom and two minutes later the smell drifted out; she CHOSE to go into our bedroom to do that in a very carefree and casual way.
Our Bengal cat did this for months both weeing and pooing on our bed. We tried feliway, different washing powders etc without joy. We finally got the message when he jumped onto the sofa next to us and proceeded to have a poo. We realised it was directed at us. We bought him a friend and it hasn't happened since so we think he was bored and frustrated. I know introducing a second cat is a risk but for Sabre it stopped the problem.
bernhund said:
We've had this too. Our cat is NOT stressed as you will see from the photo I loaded up a few days back where she chooses to sleep between two Bull Terriers. She has pooped on the bed too, I went ballistic! I saw her casually walk into our bedroom and two minutes later the smell drifted out; she CHOSE to go into our bedroom to do that in a very carefree and casual way.
I'm not convinced that your cat isn't stressed.To me, the picture of her sleeping between the two bullies reads as "Hah! MY spot - nearest the warm bit. So ner!"
'Middening', or peeing and pooing in inappropriate places can be a sign of trying to exert dominance. I'd suggest you have an area in the house where only the cat is allowed (eg. upstairs) and keep a spare litter tray up there.
Erasmia said:
Our Bengal cat did this for months both weeing and pooing on our bed. We tried feliway, different washing powders etc without joy. We finally got the message when he jumped onto the sofa next to us and proceeded to have a poo. We realised it was directed at us. We bought him a friend and it hasn't happened since so we think he was bored and frustrated. I know introducing a second cat is a risk but for Sabre it stopped the problem.
I've been shopping for a Bengal these last few weeks.This could be the push I need! Ha : )
MocMocaMoc said:
Erasmia said:
Our Bengal cat did this for months both weeing and pooing on our bed. We tried feliway, different washing powders etc without joy. We finally got the message when he jumped onto the sofa next to us and proceeded to have a poo. We realised it was directed at us. We bought him a friend and it hasn't happened since so we think he was bored and frustrated. I know introducing a second cat is a risk but for Sabre it stopped the problem.
I've been shopping for a Bengal these last few weeks.This could be the push I need! Ha : )
Moglet did this a couple of times. I had a word in his lug hole and said it was a 1 way trip to the Kebab shop next time he pissed on the bed, the last time through the quilt all over me! Never done it since though. I think it has more to do with stress and territory marking than anything else.
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