Need a Quick Housekeeping Tip

[lovinwdw]

i've had cats do this. First we got rid of the smell completely. Then we have done one of two things. You could, for a short time try keeping a litter box right near where he's doing this. I've also take the cat back to ground one. I"ve put him in a bathroom or other small space with the litter pan. Then i've given him a bit more room, then a bit more room. I'd keep him confined when i was out or at night too. There are certain spaces, such as the basement and attic, where i'd never allow the cat with this problem. Is there a way to give him more limited freedom for a time?
I have actually found a new home for a cat because of this. Some animals don't do well in certain environments/combinations of pets,kids,etc.

The problem with this cat is...if we put his litter box where he has been peeing, when we eventually go to move it, he will keep going back there. DH tried this with him when he still lived home with his parents. I just feel like there is nothing that I can do. I feel like it is hopless at this point and I will just have to deal with the pee. yuck!!!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

What litter is the cat using? How many have you tried? He could hate what you use. Some cats are very picky. Maybe use one litter for one cat & one for the other?

There is also that special litter box that cleans itself, that might be worth looking into.

Also the other cat may be using HIS litter and that is why he goes upstairs, maybe? That would be my suspicion.

Oh, where he "pees" give him treats there. Set them on the ground or put his cat food on the ground on the spots where he pees (hand feed him).
Cats usually do not pee where they eat.
Also rub a cloth on him to get his scent and then rub the cloth everywhere to spread his scent around. Esp on corners or where he pees.

 

[TENIA66]

put a box of open cat food over the spot, the cat won't pee there then

 

[daisyduck123]

We had the same problem with 2 of our cats about 10 years ago.
The only solution was to get rid of the cats.
I know you love them to death & won't be able to do that, but that is all that worked for us.
A year later we moved into a new house, we're still happily pet free.
I loved my cats but my sanity was more important. (I had a brand new baby in the house).

 

[monsterkitty]

Try Cat Attract cat litter. It may help. There is something in the litter that attracks the cat. Unfortunately for us, my cat would rather play in this litter then pee in it.

We have resorted to placing puppy training pads in our dining room where the cat potties.

Why does it seem that our pets prefer our dining rooms to their litter boxes or outside?

 

[Crankyshank]

Ok I'll post this again:

We had the same problem with one of my dogs. for some reason he all of a sudden started marking my dining room set and since there was a dark colored area rug we didn't notice it until the stain set into the hardwood and there were black stains.
We used urine-off and it did a fantastic job of removing the scent and most of the stain
http://www.urine-off.com/Directions.aspx

 

[lovinwdw]

Ok I'll post this again:

We had the same problem with one of my dogs. for some reason he all of a sudden started marking my dining room set and since there was a dark colored area rug we didn't notice it until the stain set into the hardwood and there were black stains.
We used urine-off and it did a fantastic job of removing the scent and most of the stain
http://www.urine-off.com/Directions.aspx

Thank you so much. I just ordered it. I actually caught him peeing on the rug down in the basement yesterday...so that is going to be the first place I treat. I can't thank you enough!!!!
I am so frustrated. something has to work!!