My cat pees on the couch, nothing works. Is it a medical issue?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 10 lbs
How can I get my cat to stop peeing on our couches? We have cleaned the cushions, used a spray of orange and eucalyptus oil on the clean cushion to deter him, double sided tape, closing the blinds to the window behind the couch (there is often a stranger cat hanging out in our backyard - maybe the issue?). Nothing has worked, and its larger puddles, not marking. PLEASE help!!!
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Published on December 4th, 2016
If it's larger puddles and not marking, then I would be concerned that there's a medical issue causing this behavior such as a UTI. I would recommend taking Ranger into the vet for an exam. The vet can do a physical exam, routine blood test, and a urinalysis to determine if he does have a UTI. Should he have one, he will need antibiotics to treat it
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Published on July 18th, 2017
I would recomend discussing with your vet if Loki still has residual inflammation from his UTI. In many cases pain can play a part. I would consider a supplement like cosequin in his food and consider a diet for urinary issues. Feliway diffusers may also help the behavioral component. Urinating outside the litterbox can be a complex issue to deal with. Here are some articles to get you started and I recomend consulting his vet as well. Good luck. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=633
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Published on September 21st, 2017
It is likely to be more a territorial issue rather than an actual medical problem due to the fact that he is not neutered so more inclined in marking around his territory. An infection could also be present. I would recommend a vet check up and urine test and they will be able to exclude the second or treat accordingly. Neutering would certainly be the first step to help with this problem.
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Published on September 29th, 2019
I would think he has a urinary tract infection. I would push your veterinarian to check a urine sample and see what is going on. Stress can cause urinary issues and then lead to infections If the urine is normal then bloodwork may be necessary to look at the kidney values
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