Ramona Byrd

I'm told that Pet Smart has something that will neutralize the odor of cat urine, which might work to keep her from going back to the same spot.

SaraSewing

You can find the urine easier by using a black light (at night). It glows green. That is helpful if you smell something but can't locate where it is. Be sure you DON'T clean with ammonia!!

Twilliebee

Great suggestions here. I'd try her inside in case it's stress related, but any females I've ever had with a 'peeing outside the box' problem have had urinary tract issues. If you can catch early on, it's may be reasonably easy to control with diet, lots of fresh water/wet food, and scrupulous litter box cleaning. Good luck and I'm so grateful and uplifted to be reminded that there are so many caring people like you!

Lyn

Most of these suggestions are good. I would have her checked by a vet for a UTI. Clean the litter box every day. Cats can't handle dirty litter boxes. I have a female that likes to pee on bathroom rugs and dirty clothes. All bathrooms have the rugs hanging on the shower door and no clothes on the floor. (makes for a semi tidy house). Also make sure the litter box has easy access. Might even want to put two boxes on seperate floors or rooms. I have 8 indoor cats and so far so good.

sandpat

I've had the same problem with both females and males. I was never able to "cure" mine...I just had them stay in the laundry room or garage at night when I couldn't keep an eye on them. They still got away with a couple of times spraying...but I always found it :roll:, cleaned it up as best as I could. The offenders have now passed on due to old age and I'm planning on new carpet.

Try the little sweetie after you have her vet checked. Maybe it won't be a problem at your house. Good luck.

barboonie2

Male cats are the territory markers, not females. If she is peeing in the house (this is the more likely case than 'spraying') she may have a UTI...painful for her and she is just trying to relieve the pain and irritation. Or, she is under stress or a very dirty litter box will do it too. Possibly, she is older and beginning to have alzheimer type symptoms. I would give her a try with just short visits inside your home. Keep an eye on her and your other kitty(s). If she just can't adjust to your home, then make her a nice warm outdoor home.

fmd36

I picked up a plug in pherome(sic) and it stopped their(2) anxiety. Only my male sprays and that is usually when he really wants to get outside...he also has a preferance for plastic. I think it might be because his litter pan is plastic. Good luck. I know what you are going through.

Ragann63

Yeah, the first thing I would do is file a complaint against the vet. His advice was completely void of any humanism.

Yes, females spray, even fixed ones, usually in multiple cat households - establishing dominance. Cleaning usually will not stop it as it has little to do with the specific spray area. If it gets too bad, you may need to consider rehousing one of your "children." Or, if you are like us, you just clean it up every time it happens and keep on going.

I chose not to throw either of my real children away every time they made a mess, either. Call me crazy.

Qwiltylady

Female cats that are spayed only spray if they get bladder infections because its painful to use the litter box. All she needs is a good low ash dry food and once the bladder infection is cleared up she won't get anymore and she won't spray. Once I figured out why it was happening and got low ash food it has never happened again and I have had several cats over the past 32 years!

SaraSewing

The cat people say to have one more litter box than the number of cats you have. I have 2 cats, 3 boxes. Even tho my Gracie goes to the backyard when the weather is nice.