Cats that do not urinate in a fixed place are a behavioral problem that troubles many pet owners. It is also a very common behavioral problem in cats. In fact, there are many reasons why cats urinate and defecate at will. For example, it may be caused by the cat’s health, or it may be caused by the cat’s mental stress, etc. Below, the editor will analyze in detail some possible reasons why cats suddenly urinate at home.

1. The cat may be in heat

First of all, if the cat is seven or eight months old, we can consider that the cat may be in estrus. Because cats will urinate and defecate at will when they are in heat. They urinate in various places, possibly wanting to leave messages to attract cats of the opposite sex.

If the cat is in estrus and the pet owner does not consider letting the cat give birth to kittens, then the editor recommends that the pet owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for sterilization. After sterilization, this kind of disease in the cat can be greatly reduced. Bad behavior.

　2. Cats are fighting for territory

Cats are very territorial animals. In addition to scratching and rubbing to mark their territory, urinating is also a way for them to mark their territory. Because the cat's urine contains strong pheromones, it can tell other cats that "a certain Japanese cat came here in a certain year and a certain month, and this is my country." Other cats can judge based on the smell whether the territory already has an "owner", or when the owner of the territory will come, and respond accordingly.

If a new cat or other pet is raised at home, or the cat shares a litter box with other cats, this may lead to a decrease in the cat’s activity space. At this time, the cat will be more restless and angry. In order to express dissatisfaction and protest, it also In order to declare sovereignty to the new arrival, the cat will mark various things in the house at this time.

3. Caused by mental stress

If the familiar environment suddenly changes, causing the cat's mental stress to double, the cat will also experience this situation at this time, such as moving, redecorating the home, adding new furniture to the home or rearranging the furniture, raising a new pet at home, or changing the furniture as mentioned above. Cat litter has been left behind or the owner has been away from home for a long time, etc. This may cause the cat to want to re-divide its territory.

4. Cats have had bad experiences in the litter box area

Cats are very sensitive animals. They need an environment that makes them feel at ease when peeing and defecating. They are most easily frightened when going to the toilet. Some cats have had bad experiences in the litter box area or have been disturbed. scareOnce there, they will also urinate and defecate at will at this time.

For example, it has been bullied by other pets here, punished here, taken to see a pet doctor here, or the litter box is not hidden enough in a "heavy traffic" location at home, etc. At this time, cats may refuse to use the litter box, and then they will find another place at home to solve the problem.

5. This cat litter box is really “unacceptable”

Sometimes, the owner fails to clean the litter box in time, causing the litter box to be too dirty and smelly. At this time, the cat may go to other places to reopen a "battlefield" to solve the problem. Then, some materials and textures of cat litter are not liked by cats. There may also be deodorants or other debris in the cat litter box, which may also cause it.

6. Cats use their presence to attract the owner’s attention

Sometimes the owner has not played with the cat for a long time, or is jealous of the new pet to attract the owner's attention. At this time, the cat will also appear in this situation. They may want to remind the owner, "I'm not your cutie anymore? Do you still love me?"

7. The cat can’t get out and can’t solve the problem outside

Some people have free-range cats at home, and their cats can enter and exit the house freely. Such cats usually defecate at the boundaries of their territory. However, if for some reason the cat is trapped at home and cannot get out, At this time, the cat may urinate and defecate at will.

8. The cat has a physical problem

When cats have problems with urinary system diseases, they may urinate in places they think the litter box is. They may want to tell the cat, "I'm sick, please ask the doctor to come and take a look at me." You can observe whether the cat has: hematuria, frequent urination and urgency, difficulty urinating, and inability to urinate. If you suspect that your cat has a urinary system problem, it is best to take your cat to a veterinarian immediately.

How to correct the bad behavior of cats peeing everywhere

If the cat urinates everywhere in order to compete for territory, then first of all, we must clean the place where the cat often urinates and remove the cat’s urine smell in time. You can use baking soda water, which has a good effect. If possible, you can also spray some smells that cats don't like, or spray some substances indoors to relieve cats' stress. Then, you can also needleTake corresponding measures for the cat’s possible causes. Pheromones and anti-anxiety drugs can also be considered to reduce the cat’s mental stress.

Rinse your cat’s litter box frequently, change the litter, and add absorbent sand and other bedding materials. Then, retrain the cat to use the litter box, and place the litter box in a quiet and safe place where the cat can go to the toilet safely. Be careful not to place the litter box close to the cat’s food bowl, because no one likes to eat near the toilet. . Some cats may not like this type of litter box. At this time, you can try several different types of cat litter boxes and choose the one your cat likes.

If you want to change the cat litter, it is best to choose a new cat litter box, then put the new cat litter here, slowly train and observe it for a period of time. Because we can’t guarantee that cats will like new ones from the beginning. If there are multiple cats in the home, make sure each cat has its own litter box. Then, you can add one or two more as backup. Some cats are too sensitive to changes in their surrounding environment. If this is the reason, it is recommended to keep the placement of various things in the home as consistent as possible.

Don’t punish the cat. Some pet owners will be very angry when they see their cat peeing and urinating everywhere. However, instead of catching the behavior, many owners scold or punish the cat afterwards. However, in fact, this will only make the cat more anxious and more likely to urinate everywhere. It may also destroy the trusting relationship between the owner and the cat, making the cat more afraid and frightened of the owner, and then avoid the owner or go to other more hidden places to urinate. The correct approach should be to find the reason why the cat is doing this and try to find a solution.