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A few days ago, Lao Hu shared a story about a cat that was abandoned because of indiscriminate urination, and he never wanted to blow up a lot of shovel officials who were plagued by the problem of indiscriminate urine.
The behavior of cats urinating indiscriminately not only fills the home with unpleasant smells, but is more likely to be the cat's health alarm. So, today we're going to take a deep dive into the causes of cats urinating and provide some practical solutions.
What to do if a cat pees? When we encounter a problem, we don't panic, first of all, we need to understand what are the possible causes of cats urinating, which will help us take the right response to solve the problem.
The main causes of cats urinating can be divided into the following categories:
Pathological causes
Cats' health problems need to be investigated first.
Conditions that may cause cats to urinate profusely include urinary stones, cystitis, and urinary tract infections and other urinary tract diseases.
These diseases are usually accompanied by some behaviors and symptoms, such as frequent entry and exit of the litter box, but the amount of urine is very small, sometimes there will be painful howls, or abnormal urine color and smell, etc.
When these phenomena occur, the best thing to do is to send them to the doctor in time, carry out the necessary examinations, and let a professional veterinarian determine how to proceed with the treatment.
Physiological causes
After ruling out health problems, physiological causes are also one of the main causes of cats' indiscriminate urination, which is generally a behavioral phenomenon caused by hormone secretion.
It is mainly manifested as cats in estrus, and marks the territory by urinating.
This phenomenon is common in male cats in heat, and female cats occasionally exhibit similar behavior.
A cat in estrus can mark the house inside and out, and the refreshing smell should be remembered by anyone who has smelled it.
The most direct way to put an end to the messy urine caused by this reason is to send them a sterilization package, once and for all.
One thing to note here is that the hormonal disorder in the cat's body after neutering requires a period of recuperation to reduce hormone levels, so it may continue to urinate for a while during this time, but the situation will gradually improve.
Behavioral problems
This reason covers the widest range, and internal and external factors such as environment and psychology may affect the behavior of cats.
For the environment, the main causes of messy urination are:
The litter box is too dirty
Most cats have a habit of cleanliness, and the litter box is not cleaned in time, and the excrement accumulates too much, and even the cats themselves will dislike it.
Sensible cats will call you to clean up quickly, but most cats will only directly find a more suitable excretion point on their own, such as a sofa or bed.
In this case, it is recommended to clean the litter box at least once a day, completely replace the litter every 1~2 weeks, and clean the litter box.
The litter box is too small or too few
Generally speaking, the larger the litter box, the more comfortable the cat will naturally use, and the space of the litter box should at least be able to meet the cat's ability to turn around freely in it.
For multi-cat families, the number of litter boxes is best the number of cats +1, that is, 2 cats, and it is best to prepare 3 litter boxes.
If you only have 2 cats and don't want to prepare too many litter boxes, you can only clean the litter boxes more diligently.
The litter box is not properly placed
The house is too big, the litter box is too partial, and the cat can't find a place to go to the toilet for a while, so it can only be solved nearby. Therefore, it is best to place the litter box in a place where the cat often moves, and if conditions permit, it can be kept away from food and water sources.
Don't like cat litter
At present, there are a variety of cat litter on the market, and cats' preferences are also different, some hate the taste of cat litter, and some don't like the foot feeling of cat litter.
The safest way to solve this problem is to use bentonite cat litter that best meets the natural needs of cats, and those who have a good budget can choose Dr. Elsie or Blue Diamond.
However, the choice of cat supplies has always been the best, only the most suitable, not sure of their cat's preferences of the shovel officer suggests that you can buy a small package first, try the cat's reaction and then start the large package.
As for psychological problems, they are mainly manifested in the following aspects:
Stress response
Sudden changes in the environment, such as moving, decorating, or visiting by strangers, can make cats feel uncomfortable and even produce some stress reactions, such as being agitated, not being close to people, licking their fur excessively, and urinating indiscriminately.
At this time, pheromone spray or diffuser can be used to help the cat relieve its mood and relax its mind.
One mountain does not tolerate two tigers
Cats are solitary animals with a strong sense of territory, although domestic cats and pet cats have become much softer after a long time of indoor feeding, but their nature cannot be changed.
New cats do not make any adaptation transitions, and they come into direct contact with the aborigines, which can easily lead to conflict.
A healthier way is to isolate and feed the new cats for about a week after entering the door, during which they can let the aborigines have tentative contact with the new members, so that they can familiarize themselves with each other's breath, adapt to each other's existence, and when they can meet without being angry, you can consider letting them officially live together.
It's about getting revenge on you
Don't look at the cat's usual cuteness, in fact, the revenge psychology is very strong, if the shovel officer makes it hold a grudge, it is likely to retaliate against you by urinating.
At this time, what needs to be done is to correct it in time, on the one hand, let them know that the behavior of urinating is wrong and should be punished appropriately, and on the other hand, they can control their behavior by restricting the activity area.
When there is already a cat in the house that is urinating, what should the shovel officer do?
The first task is to clean up the traces of cat urine
Cat urine contains special pheromones, even if it is washed with water to the point that humans can't smell it, the cat can still smell it, and then, it will follow the breath and do it again.
Therefore, when cleaning items contaminated with cat urine, it is necessary to use a detergent containing active enzymes and wash it several times.
You can also add a waterproof pad or a urine pad to the cat's frequent urine to prevent problems.
Once these are dealt with, the shoveler can respond to the causes of the messy urine listed above.
For kittens who are still in the habit formation period, Lao Hu suggested that they can appropriately use restricted activity areas and positive reinforcement training to correct their promiscuous urination behavior.
In fact, it is not terrible for cats to pee, but it requires more patience and energy from the shovel officer.
Do you have any good solutions for cats that pee indiscriminately? You are welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss, share your experience and suggestions, so that the behavior of urinating will no longer be one of the important reasons for cats to be abandoned!
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