CATDOLL : What is the reason why cats urinate randomly?

Why does my cat suddenly pee everywhere? How to solve it?

There are many reasons why your cat may urinate everywhere, some of the most common reasons include:

1. Marking behavior: Cats may use urine to mark specific areas to show territory or attract the opposite sex. This is usually for socializing or when they are in estrus. I almost collapsed when my big cat urinated randomly during estrus! But it was five months old at the time and I thought it might be a little small, so I asked the veterinarian. The doctor said to sterilize it quickly. Hahahahahaha. That night I took the cat to have its changed surgery. Haha. Male cats are sterilized really quickly, and it only takes ten minutes. I took off the collar after one day of recovery, and it never urinated randomly again. If you breed, you must sterilize your baby at home early, which is good for both the owner and the cat~

2. Unsuitable litter box: If the litter box is not clean, in an inappropriate location, or the cat does not like to use it, they may choose to urinate somewhere else. A multi-cat family should prepare at least 2+1 litter boxes, otherwise the cat will really urinate everywhere. If there is only one cat at home, it is recommended to prepare a large one to facilitate their entry and exit. I recommend the one that my family uses, which basically does not contain sand and is very convenient!!!

3. Stress and anxiety: Cats may urinate due to stress, anxiety or changes in the environment. This may be due to a new environment, a new family member joining the family or other factors that cause anxiety. When I moved to a new house, my cat was not used to the new house and urinated on my sofa. I bought a big cage and let them get used to the smell in it for three days. Then they were fine after they came out. This method is suitable for most cats. A cat expert taught me haha

4. Health problems: Certain health problems, such as urinary tract infection, stones, etc., may cause cats to urinate frequently or in inappropriate places. Some cats may also suffer from acute urinary retention due to stress. They often go to the toilet but cannot urinate or only urinate a drop. If you go to the hospital immediately, it will be fatal. My colleague's cat had urinary retention before, but he did not go to the hospital in time and ended up with serious kidney problems.

To solve the problem of cats peeing everywhere, I have summarized the problems I can think of. Please refer to it for reference~

1. Clean the litter box regularly: Keep the litter box clean and change the litter regularly so that your cat will like using it.

2. Provide multiple litter boxes: If you have multiple cats, make sure to provide each cat with its own litter box.

3. Territory marking control: If marking is the behavior, consider using an appropriate hormonal spray to help reduce marking behavior.

4. Provide a safe and comfortable environment: Make sure you provide your cat with a safe and comfortable environment that minimizes factors that may cause stress and anxiety.

5. Increase interaction and play: Increase the time of interaction and play with cats to help them expend energy and reduce anxiety.

6. See a veterinarian: If the above measures do not work, or your cat's peeing problem persists, it is best to consult a veterinarian. They can perform a health check, rule out any health problems, and provide more specific solutions.

Solving the problem of cats peeing everywhere may require some patience and trying different methods. It is important to understand the cat's behavior and needs and take appropriate measures to provide a good environment to help the cat adapt and solve the problem.