My senior cat is peeing and pooping everywhere. Is she stressed?

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My cat is around 8 years old and a female. She's always been anti social and never cared for people. We got a new cat 2 years ago they don't play much. Then we got a dog about a year ago. The new cat and dog get along but the old cat hates everyone and lately the new cat has started tearing up the old one. But before the cat fights about 4 months ago the old cat started going to the bathroom everywhere #1 & #2. And especially after a cat fight she'll climb on something and go poop & or pee. Why? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It sounds like you have a tough situation on your hands! When a cat who was previously litter trained starts going to the bathroom in the house, it can be a sign of a medical illness. Given that Furble is a senior cat, I would have her seen by a vet for a physical exam, geriatric blood panel, and urinalysis. These test will help identify if there is a medical problem behind this behavior, and can treat her for it. If a medical cause is ruled out, then I would discuss with the vet about using anti-anxiety drugs on Furble. It could be that she is getting very stressed out about the interactions with the new cat and dog, and that's leading her to go to the bathroom everywhere. The vet can prescribe medications for her, and there are a few things you can do at home. You can get Feliway, which is a plug in diffuser that releases pheromones into the home. These pheromones help cats with anxiety. You can can also get her a Sentry calming collar. This collar release pheromones as well when in contact with her skin.

My senior cat is peeing and pooping everywhere. Is she stressed?

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