Help!! Pottying problems

[Ange]

We just got a 5 month old male. Everything has been going pretty well but he continues to pee on anything left on the floor and last night he got up on our bed and peed on blankets that were waded up at the foot of the bed. We have kept him in the master bedroom with a bathroom attached the entire week we have had him. Im not sure what to do at this point

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

Did the breeder mention any issues when you let him/her know of the problem?

Have you taken to your vet to make sure he doesn't have a urinary tract infection?

What litter are you using? Is it the same as the breeder was using? You could try Kitten Attract litter...

What kinds of things are being peed on when left on the floor? Dirty laundry can be a common cat culprit, they can teach us to pick up after ourselves. Wadded up blankets can be nice and soft and cushy and unfortunately for some cats seem too suitable as litterbox... so make an effort not to leave bedding anything but smoothed out on your bed and see how that works.

Be sure to wash everything in a good enzyme cleaner, do NOT use bleach as it can attract some cats to pee. Soak in enzyme cleaner then wash in the machine, possibly using a fragrance free laundry detergent as some perfumes can also affect them.

 

[WitchyWoman]

He's neutered, yes? If not, his hormones may be kicking in. He might not like the type of litterbox you are using or the location. If you have 1 litterbox, try adding another.

 

[Ange]

Did the breeder mention any issues when you let him/her know of the problem?

Have you taken to your vet to make sure he doesn't have a urinary tract infection?

What litter are you using? Is it the same as the breeder was using? You could try Kitten Attract litter...

What kinds of things are being peed on when left on the floor? Dirty laundry can be a common cat culprit, they can teach us to pick up after ourselves. Wadded up blankets can be nice and soft and cushy and unfortunately for some cats seem too suitable as litterbox... so make an effort not to leave bedding anything but smoothed out on your bed and see how that works.

Be sure to wash everything in a good enzyme cleaner, do NOT use bleach as it can attract some cats to pee. Soak in enzyme cleaner then wash in the machine, possibly using a fragrance free laundry detergent as some perfumes can also affect them.

No the breeder said he was 100% with her. I do use the same litter she did (wood pellets). I will try your other suggestions as well. Unfortunately the bed incident was while we were in bed sleeping, so making the bed won't solve that one. Thank you for your suggestions!!

 

[Ange]

He's neutered, yes? If not, his hormones may be kicking in. He might not like the type of litterbox you are using or the location. If you have 1 litterbox, try adding another.

No he isn't neutered yet. I am planning on looking into that soon. Thank you for your reply

 

[dice]

Hmm, well anything left on the ground, bed or counter, is open fur Savannah discretion. It's susceptible to be chewed, eaten, or peed on. It's just their way of training us.

Younglings are even more cantankerous. And likely to test ones endurance. My Cats have taught me to put litter boxes where they like to do their duty. Have 5 cats, 7 litter boxes, and 6 cat trees.

Would definitely schedule the Neuter asap. 5 months is a good age to have it done. And if the hormones are kicking in that early, it will curb that tendency, and rule out that being the problem.

Wood pellets litter,? While commonly used with some catteries, find it not the best litter of choice. May want to add a second box, and try a different litter.

 

[Ange]

Hmm, well anything left on the ground, bed or counter, is open fur Savannah discretion. It's susceptible to be chewed, eaten, or peed on. It's just their way of training us.

Younglings are even more cantankerous. And likely to test ones endurance. My Cats have taught me to put litter boxes where they like to do their duty. Have 5 cats, 7 litter boxes, and 6 cat trees.

Would definitely schedule the Neuter asap. 5 months is a good age to have it done. And if the hormones are kicking in that early, it will curb that tendency, and rule out that being the problem.

Wood pellets litter,? While commonly used with some catteries, find it not the best litter of choice. May want to add a second box, and try a different litter.

Ok thanx

 

[Patti]

Yup - my first guess was that he wasn't neutered yet - you need to get that taken care of ASAP! Also, as Brigitte mentioned, wash everything thoroughly in a GOOD enzyme cleaner such as Anti Icky Poo or Unique Distributors. The over the counter products at the local pet store will likely not do the job. Also, any type of down comforter or bedding is going to be viewed as an invitation to pee on it. You may want to go ahead and purchase some Cat Attract litter or additive and use it faithfully for a couple of weeks after neutering him (mix it in with his current litter), just to assure that he goes back to being 100% with the litterbox.

 

[Ange]

Yup - my first guess was that he wasn't neutered yet - you need to get that taken care of ASAP! Also, as Brigitte mentioned, wash everything thoroughly in a GOOD enzyme cleaner such as Anti Icky Poo or Unique Distributors. The over the counter products at the local pet store will likely not do the job. Also, any type of down comforter or bedding is going to be viewed as an invitation to pee on it. You may want to go ahead and purchase some Cat Attract litter or additive and use it faithfully for a couple of weeks after neutering him (mix it in with his current litter), just to assure that he goes back to being 100% with the litterbox.

Thanx