Why does my cat still pee outside the box after a bladder infection?

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I have three cats. Everything was fine until a year ago when one cat got a bladder infection and started urinating all over the house, on furniture, etc. and he has continued to do this even though the bladder infection is gone. I have four frequently cleaned cat boxes. But with the inappropriate urination my house has become a reeking sewer. Help! Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 years and 2 months old | 10 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. Cats have weird brains, and often after a traumatic time trying to urinate, they start to think it is the litter box's fault and decide to pee elsewhere. First, you need to clean all urine with an enzymatic pet cleaner - this will break down the pheromones that you can't smell but he can. Second, even though he is cleared of the UTI, it is still possible that his bladder is inflamed. This syndrome in cats goes by many different names, including FLUTD or FIC. There are many different things you can try to help him out, including environmental enrichment, calming supplements, changing the litter and/or box to a completely different type, prescription anti-anxiety medications or anti-inflammatories. I will include a bunch of information for you to look at below. If you still have more questions, please post another on PetCoach, or choose a consultation to discuss this further in a one-on-one conversation with an Expert. Inappropriate Urination: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=633 Supplements for stress: Zylkene and Comfort Zone Feliway Diffuser Special Diet: Hill's® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Feline Stress Environmental Enrichment: https://indoorpet.osu.edu//cats FIC/FLUTD: https://icatcare.org/advice/cat-health/feline-idiopathic-cystitis-fic http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=612 Litter Box Care: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3638

Why does my cat still pee outside the box after a bladder infection?

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