Why is my new cat hiding and peeing on the couch? What can I do?

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I adopted my cat about 2 months ago and she can be playful but tends to hide under the bed a lot. Also she pees on the sofa some times. How can I get her to come out from under my bed and to stop peeing on the couch ? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

For the hiding, I recommend you put some Feliway diffusers in your house and do some environmental enrichment for her. Usually these two things help. ( feliway.com/us ) ( thedrakecenter.com/materials/environmental-enrichment-indoor-cats ) As for the urination on the couch: 1. Use this product on the urine spots to remove the smell: ( https://www.allivet.com/p-8846-urine-away-stain-odor-remover.aspx ) 2. Check your litter box. Cats that urinate in inappropriate locations sometimes have an aversion to the box. Can be the type of litter, the depth of the litter, the location of the box (ie: noisy area) or even the size of the box. You may to change things up a bit. 3. Sometimes inappropriate urination is due to a bladder infection. You should have her checked for that by your vet if the urinating on the couch continues despite making any changes recommended above. Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.

Why is my new cat hiding and peeing on the couch? What can I do?

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