Why is my 4-month-old kitten peeing on blankets and soft items?

Since Squirt is only 4 weeks old, my theory is that he may be urinating and defecating on the bed because he has trouble getting down from it. If it is too high for him (or even if he can get down but it might just be a little scary), he is very likely to just use the bed for his business. If you are going to let him on the bed, I would only allow this for short periods of time until he is a little bit larger. The more times you permit him on the bed now and he continues this behavior, the more likely he may begin to thing it is acceptable. I would limit his bed time to no more than 30 minute intervals under direct supervision. After those periods of time have elapsed, place Squirt back into the area closest to the litter pan and see if things work out as they should. Hope this helps. Let me know if there is anything else I can do.

Causes of urination outside the box can be urinary tract infection, crystals in the urine, stones in the urinary tract, trauma to the area, or difficulty getting into the litterbox due to pain, or other reasons. It is important that you make an appointment to have Jinx seen by your veterinarian as soon as you can to help determine the cause of his behaviour and to start treatment. If you notice his straining to urinate/unable to produce urine, this is a medical emergency and she should be seen by a vet immediately. In an unneutered male cat like Jinx, it may be that he is starting to mark around the house, in which case having him neutered may help. This will also help prevent him from getting your other cat pregnant. It is also possible that Jinx is exhibiting signs of stress in his home environment. You can do the following to help make sure Jinx’s environmental needs are being met: Cats need at least one litterbox per cat plus one extra to help reduce stress associated with the litterbox. They should be placed in separate rooms, away from the food and water bowls, must be scooped at least daily (preferably multiple times a day)and washed out at least weekly with a mild soap, followed by thorough rinsing. Cats need a lot of space to explore, but keeping them indoors is much safer than letting them outside, due to the risk of injury from cars, wildlife, other animals, etc. The key is providing space (particularly vertical space for climbing, such as cat trees, ledges, and the like) inside the home. Visit http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=T&C=33&S=2 , healthcareforpets.com and https://indoorpet.osu.edu// for tips on stress reduction. Also look into Feliway, a synthetic phisomone that is available in a diffuser and spray form that promotes calm feelings in cats http://www.feliway.com. Try an enzymatic cleaner like Nature’s Miracle on the areas where he has accidents to help with the smell and staining. Good luck!

Please make sure the litter box is scooped daily and cleaned completely once a week. I would also have her checked to make sure she doesn’t have a urinary tract infection which can cause inappropriate urination. Cats often will urinate on blankets, towels, bath mats and laundry so please don’t leave anything like that around. You can also confine her to a smaller part of the house until she gets retrained. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Olivia.

A urinary tract infection could be the problem. This is the most likely cause of this type of behavior in a kitten. In older cats it is often a behavioral issue. I suggest you get Primrose to your vet for an exam and urinalysis.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Axel. He has not gone through puberty being only 9 weeks of age. Therefore, this issue is likely related to not being fully potty trained yet as opposed to marking behavior. You can add another litterbox and make sure it has a very low lip to make it easy for the kitten to get in and out. You can try another litter substrate to see if he has a preference. Finally, wash your bedding and do not allow him access to it. I hope this information helps!

That is a common problem, particularly with multi cat households. Cats love to pee on laundry, blankets, bath mats etc, especially if their litter box isn’t clean, or convenient to use. To break him of this I would confine him to a room without any fabric items and a large, clean litter box. Once he gets back into using the litter box normally then I would gradually give him access to the rest of the house. I would always pick up dirty clothes, and not leave bath mats, throw rugs, and blankets laying around. With three cats in the house I also recommend having three litter boxes in different places so they can use them privately and it’s best if you clean them daily. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Church.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would confine Shaddow in a room by himself with his litter box. He is very young and may not know where the litter box is. be sure he is fully litter trained before allowing him access to the entire house. Keep the door to your bedroom closed so he can not access the bed. He should be fine once he is using the litter box consistently. I hope this helps and have a great day!