The BBC documentary "The Secret Life of Cats" mentioned this paragraph:

"Cats literally sleep, walk, catch birds, and fight with the neighbor's cats every day. What's interesting is that most cat owners say they feel like the cats are controlling them! They always try their best to please the cats and satisfy the cats' needs. A need. Studies have shown that it may be because the purr purr sound a cat makes when it wants food and acts coquettishly is the same audio frequency as the cry of a baby."

Yes, compared to the obedience of dogs, cats are always so "do whatever they want". After all, the master is the master, and there is always a way to make you surrender obediently and meet its requirements.

But although cats are very mysterious, there is nothing to guess about their behavior. You can’t figure it out no matter how much you guess. After all, it only “wants to do this” or “doesn’t want to do this.”

And in most cases, owners will use the cat litter box because they have requirements for themselves, which saves many pet owners a lot of trouble. After all, helping dogs develop defecation habits is what makes people bald. But when a clean and self-disciplined master suddenly starts peeing indiscriminately, the scavengers will have a feeling that something serious has happened. Because the owner is either in poor health or in a bad mood.

The cat may be sick:

A cat peeing outside the litter box may be caused by a urinary tract infection, kidney disease or diabetes. For example, diseases such as lower urinary tract syndrome, chronic cystitis, and urinary tract stones can cause cats to have improper excretion behavior.

An anxious cat may also urinate elsewhere to relieve her anxiety because the smell of her own urine makes her feel safer. For example, when a new pet comes into the house, it can cause stress in your cat, who use a specific type of urine behavior to mark their territory.

Therefore, when your master suddenly starts peeing randomly, the first thing you should consider is to take your master to see a veterinarian first to rule out physical and mental health problems.

Then what needs to be considered is the “cat litter box”.

Placement:

Generally speaking, the cat litter box should be placed in a quiet, dry and relatively hidden place, and it should be convenient for the owner to find it. It should not be placed in an inaccessible place. Likewise, a litter box next to a machine that makes loud noises or weird vibrations (like a washing machine) can also make cats not want to go there.

Number of cat litter boxes:

The number of cat litter boxes at home always follows: number of cats +1. In other words, a cat needs at least two litter boxes, and the two litter boxes should not be placed too close to each other.

Cat litter box cleaning:

Keep the litter box clean by scooping out poop at least once a day, changing all litter weekly, and deep cleaning the litter box every few weeks. If you have multiple cats in your home, it's important to scoop litter every day or multiple times a day.

When the cat litter box is used for a long time and the smell adheres to the cat litter box, the owner will refuse to enter the cat litter box because it cannot have a good toilet environment. So if the cat litter box is too old and always looks "dirty", it needs to be replaced in time.

Others:

Of course, it’s entirely possible that the owner doesn’t like the color or shape of the litter box. In short, change it! Change it until the owner likes it.

Of course, the owner may also be dissatisfied with the "cat litter":

Owners have a variety of litter options, but not every type of litter is suitable for every cat. Some clay crumbs made from corncobs or recycled newspapers may not be comfortable for your cat.

According to foreign research statistics, unscented, fine-grained mineral sand is the cat litter accepted by most cats. Cats’ fleshy paws are soft and delicate. Imagine if they were allowed to step on hard-grained cat litter, the sharp and hard materials would make it difficult for them to move. , this toilet experience is really bad.

Of course, they will choose another environment that they think is comfortable to go to the toilet. At this time, a soft quilt or a clean sofa may become the owner's toilet.

Of course, if you want to know what kind of cat litter the owner likes, the method is very simple. Buy several types of cat litter (just buy small-capacity ones), prepare a few ordinary express paper boxes, and put these types of cat litter in them and arrange them. a row.

Observe for 1-2 days to see which cat litter the cat likes to go to the toilet, and you will know which kind it likes. It should be noted that do not change the cat litter that the owner is accustomed to using, otherwise it may urinate randomly.

The master may just be in heat:

Everyone must be familiar with the fact that cats will urinate randomly when they are in heat. Male and female cats generally reach sexual maturity 6 to 8 months after birth. At this time, the male cat's testicles can produce sperm, and the female cat's ovaries can ovulate and undergo periodic estrus.

(What needs to be reminded here is that when male and female cats have just become sexually mature, it is best not to let them mate and breed offspring, because their bodies have not yet matured at this time, and their bones, muscles, and internal organs are still in the growth and development period. Early mating not only affects the growth of male and female cats, but also causes developmental delays, illnesses, and low survival rates in offspring.)

Cats are seasonal polyestrusEach estrus of animals lasts about 3-10 days. During the estrus season, it goes into estrus about every one to two weeks, and most of them are concentrated in March and April and June and July.

Sexually mature cats will only go into estrus when they are attracted by the smell and cry of the female cat in estrus. In other words, male cats do not have a specific estrus period and do not have cyclical estrus like female cats.

Symptoms of female cats in estrus:

1. The first estrus - the manifestation of estrus is not very obvious, the main manifestation is the raised tail.

2. My feeling of closeness to you suddenly increases sharply. I like to hang around you and rub against your legs repeatedly.

3. Likes to roll back and forth on the ground, feeling both excited and a little anxious.

4. Loss of appetite, often "howling" at night

5. If you touch the back or press the buttocks of a female cat in estrus, she will squat down, step on her feet, raise her buttocks, lift her tail, and turn her tail to one side.

Symptoms of male cats in estrus:

1. Loss of appetite and like to "howl", commonly known as "crying in spring".

2. Affected by the secretion of male hormones, they like to spray urine everywhere, and the urine smell is very strong.

3. Some male cats will squat at the door and scratch the door with their claws.

If it is determined that the cat is peeing randomly due to estrus, you can consider neutering the cat at this time.

The smell of cat urine in estrus is relatively strong, and it takes some effort to remove it. If it’s a soft surface like carpet, you can use paper towels but preferably an old towel to soak up as much urine as possible first, then use an enzymatic cleaner (i.e. one that contains enzymes), such as Nature’s Miracle. It contains special biological enzymes that can break down proteins in urine and reduce or completely eliminate urine odor. If enzyme cleaners don't completely remove the odor, try using a vinegar solution. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a bowl or spray bottle. Wet or spray where your cat pees.

If it is a hard surface such as the floor, you can use detergent. It's important to note that ammonia smells like cat urine and dog urine, so it's best to clean the area where your cat urinates with an ammonia-free household cleaner. Wipe the stained area clean with water. Then pour water and bleach into a spray bottle and mix well, with a ratio of 10:1. Wearing rubber gloves, spray the solution onto the stain. Wait 30 seconds and wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Of course, if you want your cat’s urine to be less smelly, you can also change your diet, such as raw meat and bones.

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