Why is my litter-trained cat peeing on the couch, even at night?

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Kiki is litter box trained, she is very good using it,not messy at all and makes sure her paws are clean before getting out of the box, but at night in front of me or my husband she makes pee on the couches, is not spraying because she even sits and does it and this freaks me out IM A CLEAN FREAK AND GERM FREE HOUSE FREAK why is she doing this? Their litter box is ALWAYS clean because i clean it EVERYDAY twice a day or as needed (everytime they poop) and she gets very good with Luna. Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | spayed

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that Kiki is urinating on your couch! This may be related to a medical problem or a behavioural issue. I would start by using an enzymatic urine cleaner designed to neutralize the odour on the couch, as the pee smell on the couch may keep her coming back to it. I would also think about any possible stressors in the house. Have you changed the litter type recently? Have you moved recently? Loud noises? Frequent visitors, or pets that are bullying her? I would also try out a product called Feliway, which is a feline pheromone designed to help reduce inappropriate urination behaviours and reduce stress in cats. If these have been tried and she is still urinating on the couch, I would take her to a vet to evaluate for medical issues such as a urinary tract infection, urinary crystals or stones, or bladder inflammation. They will likely examine a urine sample and conduct a full physical exam. I hope this helps, and that Kiki is feeling better soon!

Why is my litter-trained cat peeing on the couch, even at night?

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