Urinating on my bed... help!

piffert24

TCS Member
Thread starter
Kitten
Joined
Jan 24, 2001
Messages
10
Purraise
0
Ok, if anyone has any ideas please help me! I'll make this as brief as possible. I've had my cat for about 2.5 years. She's an all indoor cat with no claws front and back. I don't know her history, she was this way when I adopted her through and Animal Aid. She was the best thing for about a year, then she started peeing on my bed. I immediately took her in to the vet, they diagnosed her with a UTI. I gave her medicine after medicine when nothing seemed to work. I felt so bad because she was constantly drugged and was not herself for months. After spending over $1,000 on medicines, tests, and visits, I couldn't afford it anymore. I stopped going to the vet and instantly she stopped peeing on my bed and was back to herself. Well things went on for another year just great and it made me really suspicious of the vet I went to. Then suddendly she started urinating on my bed again! This time she did it right in front of me. And what I noticed was that she did it when I left town or came home late. Now I knew it was out of spite. Months later I've moved into a new place and left my roommate. She is now peeing on my bed again months later and I am thinking it's because of the adjustment. I have no idea what to do. She has urinated on my bed 5 times since I've lived here for 1.5 months. I am tired of going to the laundrymat. It is always on my bed. Is it an attention thing? Is it a UTI again? Help! My patience level is wearing thin. A couple of suggestions was to put her in a cage if I'm gone and only let her out while I'm home. That doesn't seem to matter, she sneaks into the bedroom when I'm home too. She is in the bathroom now with food, water, and her litterbox for the night.
 

elinor

TCS Member
Alpha Cat
Joined
Feb 28, 2001
Messages
437
Purraise
1
Location
Oshawa,Ont. Canada
I dont know too much about your problem but I think it is a good idea to keep her in a small space while you are not home. Also could you close your bedroom door and not let her in there at all? The smell could have gotton right into the mattress as well and she keeps going back.That would be hard to get rid of. More experienced people will be posting soon to help you out. Good luck.
 

hissy

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Feb 19, 2001
Messages
34,872
Purraise
76
And like you I took her to the vet and had a bunch of expensive tests run and they never found anything concrete to pin it on. She would pee on our bed when I would shut the door, thus not giving her access to the room during the day, if we left for a few hours, or is she felt peeved for some reason. I finally got tired of giving my washer a workout and I went and ordered a king size rubber sheet and put that over my bedding every day. It was easy to clean up after, and the smell doesn't linger, of course it looked like heck but I didn't care as long as it worked. Then one day, she stopped, and I stowed the sheet away. I don't know why she stopped, nor why she had started, but she is the smartest of all my cats and actually holds grudges......
 
  • Thread Starter Thread Starter
  • #4

piffert24

TCS Member
Thread starter
Kitten
Joined
Jan 24, 2001
Messages
10
Purraise
0
Well last night she stayed in the bathroom all night with food, water, and her litterbox. She was very upset when I let her out this morning. I closed my bedroom door and turned up the cushions on the couch just in case. She is out to roam free today while I'm at work but tonight she'll go back in the bathroom. She is banned from the bedroom. She's dying to get back in there. Probably to pee again. I guess I'll try this for awhile. In the meantime I think I may go invest in a rubber sheet too. Thanks.
 

chloe19

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Sep 19, 2001
Messages
8
Purraise
0
I have the same problem with my cat Chloe. We found Chloe badley beaten up and malnurished in our neighborhood. She is in constant need of attention. Her first indidence of peeing on my bed is as follows...She came into the room in the morning to wake me. When I would not get up she began knocking things off my dresser. When I yelled at her about that she jumped up on my bed and peed on me! She does this when I am out late as well. It had stopped for a while because she had a litter. Now she is fixed and has become very standoffish. She growls at her kittens and has began peeing on the bed again. I try to play with her and pet her but as soon as Spell and Althea come over she gets angry and runs away. I don't know what to do. I can not shut my bedroom door. I live in a very old house and the door frame is angular. I have a chain lock but she manages to squeaze through. Where do you purchase the rubber sheet?
 

hissy

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Feb 19, 2001
Messages
34,872
Purraise
76
You can also try spraying the room heavily with citrus scented sprays. Sounds like you have one very jealous thinking cat on your hands. Though I hope you have taken her to a vet to have a work-up just to be safe?
 

chloe19

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Sep 19, 2001
Messages
8
Purraise
0
Might I also mention that Chloe behavior (growling and peeing) has escalated since the unexpected death of Abby on September 18th. Abby was her daughter and they really liked to play with one another.
 

Anne

Site Owner
Staff Member
Admin
Joined
Oct 23, 2000
Messages
40,207
Purraise
6,095
Location
On TCS
I would check for the UTI. These things can come back so if she's had it before she might have it again. Try another vet if you don't trust the first one.

You may also want to try Feliway. It's supposed to do wonders in cases of urinations as marking behavior. Have you read this article on the site?:
http://www.thecatsite.com/behavior/spraying.html

You can find a link to buy Feliway in that article.
 

chloe19

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Sep 19, 2001
Messages
8
Purraise
0
Thanks for replying. I have taken her to the vet. She has been checked for everything. Like piffert24's cat nothing works. Maybe the rubber sheet will! I hope that we can work through her jealousy.
 

chloe19

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Sep 19, 2001
Messages
8
Purraise
0
Anne,

I don't think that she is spraying as she has recently been fixed and the amount of urine does not suggest this. Also she tends to go under the comforter to pee. Maybe so I don't find out until I get into bed. Sneaky. I have to take her again this week for annual shots so I'll try the UTI meds again. However, if it was a UTI wouldn't you expect sudden and frequent urination. I would expect to find evidence elswhere in the house. Any suggestions as how to calm her jealousy or deal with her grievance over the death of Abby?
 

chloe19

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Sep 19, 2001
Messages
8
Purraise
0
hissy,

do you know the name of the hospital supply company. i have called a few and they don't have rubber sheets.
 

hissy

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Feb 19, 2001
Messages
34,872
Purraise
76
I ordered mine from Providence Hospital Supply when we lived in Alaska. Unfortunately, a few years later they went out of business. You might try calling a local convalescent hospital and asking them where you can buy one locally. I did an internet search for you, but yuckily I got into some nasty sites instead of helpful ones.
I may still have mine tucked away in the attic, if you would like me to look and see, let me know? It will take me to the weekend to get up there and go through the boxes and stuff but if I have it, I would be happy to send it on to you if you like
 

dvanguilder

TCS Member
Young Cat
Joined
Aug 2, 2001
Messages
59
Purraise
2
Location
New Jersey
I had this same problem with my Siamese. Luckily I found out her problem after the 3-4 time she did it.

First and most important, take kitty to a vet you trust. You must rule out the possiblity of another UTI or a kidney problem. This can be done with simple blood work.

It could also be really simple solution to any of these:
1) Kitty doesn't like the litter. I use Arm & Hammer clumping unscented. (Mine has skin allergy)

2) Litter box is not clean enough for kitty. Try cleaning it out every morning or evening. Make sure that you sanitize the box every so often...I do mine once a month --usually with the running out of the large box of litter-- I sanitize w/bleach and cold water soaking for about ten minutes then rinsing really really well with hot water.
Hot water stops the bleach.

3) She simply could be trying to get your attention. Give her some "quality" time both am and pm. Even if it is just ten minutes in the morning. Mine love this. They get petting while Mom drinks her coffee and watches the news.

My cat didn't like the very noisy apartment we had moved to which was also alot smaller. Buses, motorcyles and car noises had really stressed her out. If this is the case and you don't want to move the doc can prescribe her a anti-depresent or something to keep her calmer. another tip - most times it is cheaper to get the "scrip" filled at your local pharmacy than paying the vet for the pills directly.

I had bleached my comforter and cut up large garbage bags to keep them off the bed. It worked. Bleach killed the scent in the sheets and comforter. You might want to try a mild solution of it mixed w/water and spray your mattress or try Resolve carpet cleaner in a pump and spray your mattress. Both have worked. (one pooped on my carpet once, Resolve took scent out/or Simple Green - nat. deodorant.)

Luckily for me I was in that apart. temporarily. Now kitty is very happy in the country and the problem has stopped.

It requires patience. Cats are notoriously clean animals. If they are doing this it means they aren't happy. They are trying to get your attention. Now your job is trying to figure out what makes her unhappy. It took me months to figure it out. YOu mentioned you moved and no longer have a roomie. Maybe she is unhappy with the move and doesn't understand the loss of the other human who may have provided her with xtra attention. She will adjust to both. Give her XXs.


Hope I helped.
PS If you live in NJ I can give you the name of a trauma center w/a feline specialist and the doc I use in my neighborhood. Both are excellent. Plus, I have my ole vet in SI, NY. You can email me directly at [email protected]
 

tbcl

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Oct 2, 2001
Messages
3
Purraise
0
Some cats have a problem with adjusting to new enviroments, having the owners away for a certain amount of time, dirty litter boxes and very commen a simple behavior problem I'm not sure witch of these your cat might have because the signs are very much a like observe your cat's behavior and see what might be the cause the signs often surface when the cat is just moving around the house
 

dvanguilder

TCS Member
Young Cat
Joined
Aug 2, 2001
Messages
59
Purraise
2
Location
New Jersey
That is why I typed such a long response. Sometimes the simplest of behaviorial problems/solutions can be overlooked when you're in the situation.

My poor little siamese had that problem plus a skin allergy that was misdiagnosed. I had a hard time letting her know I was displeased w/bed urinating because her skin was so raw -- scratching til she bleed.

But w/patience and TLC I figured it out. Sometimes us humans can really be slow.
 

zeepman

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Oct 2, 2001
Messages
1
Purraise
0
My cat does the same thing only worse. She will come in the room, either pee on the bed or on a shirt of mine! I am a very clean person and there is no excuse for this! She even came up on the bed once and sprayed me like a tom cat--can you beat that? I didn't know female cats were capable fo this behavior!

When we first got her, I was out of work and I spent all day with her. Well, 3 years later, my wife and I both work full time. Is jealous of ym wife or what?

No UTI as confirmed by vet--just one nasty cat!!!!

Dave
 

lotsocats

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
May 30, 2001
Messages
5,481
Purraise
17
Location
Out Yonder in Kentucky
Dave...your cat is telling you (and your wife) that you are hers!!! Basically, her spraying you is the cat's way of claiming you all to herself! So, you should be honored that she loves you so much.
 

dvanguilder

TCS Member
Young Cat
Joined
Aug 2, 2001
Messages
59
Purraise
2
Location
New Jersey
Hi Dave,

She could be a little jealous.
Especially since there is another female in the house competing for your attention...she is used to having you to herself!! Women -- marking our territory.

Anyway as I posted earlier, try giving her some attention -- lap time just the two of you. I give mine some time while I drink my coffee and watch the am news. I stretch out on the couch and pet them and even if they ignore me ... it is "their" time.

You might want to have your wife spend some time with the kitty. Buy her a few 'nip' toys to play with...have your wife give them to her as well. Hopefully, she will come around.

Right now she is getting attention --even if it is from a repremand (sp?)-- it is still attention. Try some positive stuff, so she knows she is loved too.

Dorina
 

us cats

TCS Member
Young Cat
Joined
Sep 18, 2001
Messages
43
Purraise
1
Location
Texas
I have no clue to why she is doing that. You can try this... I have a friend that has a kitty with a problem of pooping on her bed.I gave her some Avon Skin-So-Soft in a spray bottle. Its half water & half Skin-So-Soft. She sprayed her bed spread & he has quit going to that spot. He has Diabetes and has a problem with his bowels. He gets confused & just goes anywhere.. She swares by the Avon Skin-So-Soft. Worth a try. Good luck
 

froggy1

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Oct 2, 2001
Messages
1
Purraise
0
Location
new hampshire
I had the same problem.Jasmines accidents where happening on my bed.
Nothing like coming home from work at 12 midnight and getting into bed and rolling over into a wet spot or like you said a couple of weeks ago right in front of me, right back to the vet.200.oo ultra sound showing us what the urine test where showing. Crystals in her bladder.now are the cystals causing the infection or is the infection causing the crystals?? we dont't know she,s been on an antibiotic for
a week now,7 weeks to go and so far no accidents ,but there still are times i think it's behavioral.
 
Top