Peeing problem

"Diane L. Schirf" wrote in message
nk.net...
Tonight I was moving some boxes and found a wet area of the carpet that
should never be wet (not near a radiator or anything). I had seen Hodge
(neutered male, about 2-3 at best guess) behind these boxes last night,
sharpening the "claws" his last owner had had removed. It doesn't smell
strong, but it does smell like piddle. I really can't afford for him to
ruin the carpet (rental). Is there any way I can discourage him from
going back to that spot? (I moved the boxes around so it's not so
secluded, at least.) And why would a continent cat suddenly start
piddling? At least I think it's suddenly. I never noticed this before.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

First step, a vet appt. Possible UTI. That can easily cause inappropriate
peeing. My male cat started peeing in the cat bed, on laundry, & in a
cardboard box - all of a sudden - about 3 years ago. A couple of courses of
antibiotics later, it was cleared up.

Cathy

--
"Staccato signals of constant information..."
("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

"Diane L. Schirf" wrote in message
nk.net...
Tonight I was moving some boxes and found a wet area of the carpet that
should never be wet (not near a radiator or anything). I had seen Hodge
(neutered male, about 2-3 at best guess) behind these boxes last night,
sharpening the "claws" his last owner had had removed. It doesn't smell
strong, but it does smell like piddle. I really can't afford for him to
ruin the carpet (rental). Is there any way I can discourage him from
going back to that spot? (I moved the boxes around so it's not so
secluded, at least.) And why would a continent cat suddenly start
piddling? At least I think it's suddenly. I never noticed this before.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

First step, a vet appt. Possible UTI. That can easily cause inappropriate
peeing. My male cat started peeing in the cat bed, on laundry, & in a
cardboard box - all of a sudden - about 3 years ago. A couple of courses of
antibiotics later, it was cleared up.

Cathy

--
"Staccato signals of constant information..."
("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

"Diane L. Schirf" wrote in message
nk.net...
Tonight I was moving some boxes and found a wet area of the carpet that
should never be wet (not near a radiator or anything). I had seen Hodge
(neutered male, about 2-3 at best guess) behind these boxes last night,
sharpening the "claws" his last owner had had removed. It doesn't smell
strong, but it does smell like piddle. I really can't afford for him to
ruin the carpet (rental). Is there any way I can discourage him from
going back to that spot? (I moved the boxes around so it's not so
secluded, at least.) And why would a continent cat suddenly start
piddling? At least I think it's suddenly. I never noticed this before.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

First step, a vet appt. Possible UTI. That can easily cause inappropriate
peeing. My male cat started peeing in the cat bed, on laundry, & in a
cardboard box - all of a sudden - about 3 years ago. A couple of courses of
antibiotics later, it was cleared up.

Cathy

--
"Staccato signals of constant information..."
("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

in article t, Diane L.
Schirf at wrote on 11/15/03 2:12 PM:

In article ,
Karen wrote:

Also clean the spot really well with an enzymatic cleaner. Get it really
clean, and then cover the spot with tinfoil and perhaps set something on top
of that. Definitely get him a vet check.

Thanks. He checked out okay. I ordered some Nature's Miracle and a Stink
Finder (because it seems odd that it didn't seem to smell and isn't
discolored, although he definitely peed on the box). He did not
appreciate having urine extracted, by the way. The veterinarians know
him well, and the one saw him and immediately called for backup.
(He's dominant, aggressive, and not altogether tame.) The veterinarian
says he's upset about something, but I don't know what.

I assume tinfoil is meant to be a deterrent, but this cat would simply
eat it. No kidding.

Ooo. Dat be bad. Well, cleaning it well then. If worse came to worse you
could put a box there and gradually move it to where it should be, or place
a big object there. I had a cat once whose pee did not stink either. I've no
idea why. She lives with my mom now. SHe only peed inappropriately if I left
her overnight. She grew out of it in her older age when she gained much
confidence from being in one house all the time.

Karen

in article t, Diane L.
Schirf at wrote on 11/15/03 2:12 PM:

In article ,
Karen wrote:

Also clean the spot really well with an enzymatic cleaner. Get it really
clean, and then cover the spot with tinfoil and perhaps set something on top
of that. Definitely get him a vet check.

Thanks. He checked out okay. I ordered some Nature's Miracle and a Stink
Finder (because it seems odd that it didn't seem to smell and isn't
discolored, although he definitely peed on the box). He did not
appreciate having urine extracted, by the way. The veterinarians know
him well, and the one saw him and immediately called for backup.
(He's dominant, aggressive, and not altogether tame.) The veterinarian
says he's upset about something, but I don't know what.

I assume tinfoil is meant to be a deterrent, but this cat would simply
eat it. No kidding.

Ooo. Dat be bad. Well, cleaning it well then. If worse came to worse you
could put a box there and gradually move it to where it should be, or place
a big object there. I had a cat once whose pee did not stink either. I've no
idea why. She lives with my mom now. SHe only peed inappropriately if I left
her overnight. She grew out of it in her older age when she gained much
confidence from being in one house all the time.

Karen

in article t, Diane L.
Schirf at wrote on 11/15/03 2:12 PM:

In article ,
Karen wrote:

Also clean the spot really well with an enzymatic cleaner. Get it really
clean, and then cover the spot with tinfoil and perhaps set something on top
of that. Definitely get him a vet check.

Thanks. He checked out okay. I ordered some Nature's Miracle and a Stink
Finder (because it seems odd that it didn't seem to smell and isn't
discolored, although he definitely peed on the box). He did not
appreciate having urine extracted, by the way. The veterinarians know
him well, and the one saw him and immediately called for backup.
(He's dominant, aggressive, and not altogether tame.) The veterinarian
says he's upset about something, but I don't know what.

I assume tinfoil is meant to be a deterrent, but this cat would simply
eat it. No kidding.

Ooo. Dat be bad. Well, cleaning it well then. If worse came to worse you
could put a box there and gradually move it to where it should be, or place
a big object there. I had a cat once whose pee did not stink either. I've no
idea why. She lives with my mom now. SHe only peed inappropriately if I left
her overnight. She grew out of it in her older age when she gained much
confidence from being in one house all the time.

Karen