My cat is peeing on the floor and walls. What's causing this?

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My cat is urinating on the floor and on vertical surfaces . UTI is gone and he gets along with my other cats. I'm not sure what to do or if there is a serious issue. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years old | 11 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Urinating on the floor and vertical surfaces is a sign of anxiety and most likely not a continuation of the UTI. There can be several reasons for his anxiety, including not enough litter boxes (you should have 1 per cat 1), recent change to the home or a recent move, or a recent addition to the home. I would start by trying anti-anxiety medication through your vet. I have the most success with Fluoxetine given daily for 2-3 months, coupled with behavioral modification training. There are many tips on how to make your home environmentally sound as well. The website link for those tips are: indoorpet.osu.edu jacksongalaxy.com Other conservative treatments that may help are: 1) Feliway plug-ins 2)Zylkene powder- available online and a natural medication to treat for anxiety in pets, especially marking behavior. Best wishes with Kai and I hope that you find something that works for his urination problems soon. Take care. Here is more information on urine marking in cats. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A

My cat is peeing on the floor and walls. What's causing this?

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