Peeing on the Bathroom floor
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Velvet's Mama
Peeing on the Bathroom floor
A few months ago we had a roomate...eversince she moved in..my cat had been peeing on my bed...we got a plastic cover for the bed and she stopped. The roomate moved out a few weeks ago...so we took the plastic cover off the bed..and she still does not pee on it. But now I've noticed her peeing on my bathroom floor. We keep her litter box in the bathroom...I clean it every time she using it and give her fresh litter once a week. This is the only place were she goes on the floor..and she only does it every so often. Everytime she does it ..I just clean it up and poor bleach on the floor. She's been to the vet recently with no problems. Nothing has really changed that would cause her any stress..no one living in my house has been stressed lately. She's getting the same attention she always has. Any ideas?
Re: Peeing on the Bathroom floor
Two thoughts - Did the vet check for a bladder infection or unrinary tract infection? My kitty started peeing everywhere when she had an infection.
If it is not an infection, it is probably an act of defiance about something she is mad about. If she is no longer mad, the scent still remains and she has deemed the bathroom her peeing place. If she has no infections, I would close off the bathroom. The scent is almost IMPOSSIBLE to get rid of - even with bleach - so banning her from the bathroom might be the best bet. Also be VERY CAREFUL ABOUT USING BLEACH. I tis SO toxic and the slightest remnant could make her sick. I f all else fails, you should buy bitter apple spray and THOROUGHLY spray her when she is peeing in the wrong place. Good luck....
If it is not an infection, it is probably an act of defiance about something she is mad about. If she is no longer mad, the scent still remains and she has deemed the bathroom her peeing place. If she has no infections, I would close off the bathroom. The scent is almost IMPOSSIBLE to get rid of - even with bleach - so banning her from the bathroom might be the best bet. Also be VERY CAREFUL ABOUT USING BLEACH. I tis SO toxic and the slightest remnant could make her sick. I f all else fails, you should buy bitter apple spray and THOROUGHLY spray her when she is peeing in the wrong place. Good luck....
Re: Peeing on the Bathroom floor
This is not a good idea. Do NOT spray bitter apple ON the cat. Bitter apple can be used on surfaces (and needs to dry before allowing pets nearby), etc but never directly on a pet. It was designed for dogs with lick granuloma, etc to be sprayed on bandages etc to prevent excessive licking and chewing.abbyboyd wrote:I f all else fails, you should buy bitter apple spray and THOROUGHLY spray her when she is peeing in the wrong place. Good luck....
If you've been spraying your cats with this, cease it's use immediately. The spray is extremely irritating to mucous membranes and the upper respiratory tract.
..........Traci
Re: Peeing on the Bathroom floor
TRACI!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
My vet told me that tactic!! What on earth - Why would he tell me that if it is bad??? So bitter apple spray can cause respiratory infections??? How could my vet have made that mistake... I think I should be asking you from now on! Thanks
My vet told me that tactic!! What on earth - Why would he tell me that if it is bad??? So bitter apple spray can cause respiratory infections??? How could my vet have made that mistake... I think I should be asking you from now on! Thanks
Re: Peeing on the Bathroom floor
Probably because he uses it in the clinic frequently and isn't sensitive to it, or has developed an immunity to the irritants...or that it never crossed his mind how irritating it is to mucous membranes in pets.
I happen to be extremely sensitive to it, it makes me cough uncontrollably, and I can't imagine repeated exposure to be a good thing. For one thing, I can't even find a MSDS sheet on it, and the manufacturer doesn't have to note what "bitter principles and extractives" are on the label. It also contains isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol, i.e., rubbing alcohol), so ingestion or inhalation through an aerosol is not good for pets.
I have used it occasionally to spray on plants or other surfaces I don't want the cats getting to, but I don't use it on a regular basis,....I strongly advise using it only in situations where necessary, and letting it dry completely before allowing your cats nearby. NEVER spray such products directly on a pet.
I happen to be extremely sensitive to it, it makes me cough uncontrollably, and I can't imagine repeated exposure to be a good thing. For one thing, I can't even find a MSDS sheet on it, and the manufacturer doesn't have to note what "bitter principles and extractives" are on the label. It also contains isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol, i.e., rubbing alcohol), so ingestion or inhalation through an aerosol is not good for pets.
I have used it occasionally to spray on plants or other surfaces I don't want the cats getting to, but I don't use it on a regular basis,....I strongly advise using it only in situations where necessary, and letting it dry completely before allowing your cats nearby. NEVER spray such products directly on a pet.
..........Traci