My cat pees when other animals are around. How do I stop him?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered
My cat keeps peeing everywhere when he sees other animals or other animals come over to our home.I don't know if it is because he is netured or what.But how can I help stop him being defensive that much.
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Published on November 24th, 2017
Have Meow Meow examined by your veterinarian to diagnose medical causes for the inappropriate urination. A urine sample can be collected and submitted for urinalysis and urine culture to rule out UTI or stones. Once medical causes are ruled out, you can focus on behavioral issues. Provide an additional litterbox in a neutral area of the home. Consider different brands, types and depths of litters. You can also use a litterbox attractant to get him back into the box. Thoroughly clean soiled areas with an enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's Miracle. To decrease any anxiety he may experience when other animals come over, you can try a pheromone product such as Feliway spray or plug in diffuser. A small animal repellant can also be used along the border of your property. You can buy a liquid or powder form in most hardware stores or home improvement stores.
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Published on July 26th, 2017
Oh no, this sounds extremely frustrating! Cats will urinate inappropriately due to a number of medical (urinary tract infection, crystals, bladder stones, etc.) or behavioral issues. If you haven't already done so, I do recommend taking Leonidas to his vet for an exam and urinalysis to determine if any medical issues are present and causing his inappropriate urination. However, it certainly sounds as though behavioral issues are more likely. It may sound simple, but close the door to prevent Leonidas from having any access to your bedroom. Adding an extra litter box may be beneficial, as well as using calming pheromone collars or diffusers ( http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=8906 ). If he continues to sneak into your bedroom, or begins to urinate elsewhere in your home, it may be time to discuss anti-anxiety medications with your vet, but these can take at least 2 months to reach full efficacy. As for cleaning your bedding and mattress, enzymatic cleaners (here is one example: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=36627 ) tend to be most effective. I hope this helps and that all goes well!
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Published on August 4th, 2017
Stress for a cat can definitely cause them to urinate outside the litter box. It is very important to rule out a medical cause for inappropriate urination like a UTI or bladder inflammation. If the issue is more behavioral in nature some suggestions I have are to have at least two litter boxes for the cat in different locations. Cleaning the litter boxes at least once a day can also be helpful (think about if you'd want to go into a very full portopotty- probably not!). The litter box should probably be uncovered and located in a quiet area. A Feliway diffuser or spray may also be helpful to reduce stress for the kitty. If this continues, please seek veterinary care as some urinary issues can be quite serious. It is best to rule out a medical cause first and then work on behavioral issues.
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Published on December 10th, 2018
If he is urinating frequently but without pain or blood this may be related to the house move and stress causing urinary tract inflammation and discomfort. There are over the counter tonics which can help with such stress and anxiety as well as pheromone diffusers. Wet food and putting down multiple water bowls and litter trays can help to improve fluid intake and may find a more appropriate area for him to toilet!
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