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Posted by PHMadameAlto on January 05, 2003 at 18:29:44:

In Reply to: 3 year old cat peeing on carpet posted by sidekickgirl on January 05, 2003 at 09:59:21:

Your cat needs a visit to the vet to see if a urinary infection is present or if there are other factors for his problem.

If all is clear on the health front, then the problem is behavioral. You will need to take steps to retrain the cat to the box. Bascially you have to isolate the cat in a small room with only the litterbox, bedding, food and water. Once the litterbox is being used, then the area the cat is allowed in can be gradually increased.

You need to thoroughly deodorize wherever the cats have been peeing and pooping. Have you tried Nature's Miracle ? As you know it is the smell of the "accidents" that causes a cat to reuse the place.

Check into using Feliway, a spray that mimics the happy scent cats leave when they rub their check against something. You can get it from your vet or from Cat Faeries at http://www.catfaeries.com
If you visit the website, you will see a phone number that you can call and for a fee discuss your cat's problems with someone. The person who does this is very knowlegeable and it may be worth the $$ for you. Several of our members have found that the Feliway sold at the site is very inexpensive!!

Finally, if all else fails, ask your vet about using an antianxiety medication such as Buspar or Prozac. These very often work, however the decision to prescribe them will rest solely with your veterinarian who will be able to monitor the dosage and side effects.

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