Cats can get urinary tract infections just like people, however they cannot tell us, so they may spray or urinate in inappropriate locations. If your cat exhibits this behavior, you should have it examined by a veterinarian, and a urinalysis should be performed to determine if a medical problem exists. If the problem is deemed behavioral, the veterinarian will discuss behavior modification and possible drug options.

Spraying is usually a response to a perceived intrusion or threat. Most spraying is near doors, windows or along outside walls. You can purchase a product at your vet's that sometimes discourages spraying. Otherwise, if the spraying is below a window, for instance, you may wish to cover the window temporarily, or not allow the cat access to it. Chances are, another cat is wandering onto your cat's property when you're not looking. See similar questions...

This may be an indication of a urinary tract problem or it may be a behavioral problem. See your veterinarian to rule out a physical problem, and seek out his advice concerning the treatment of a possible behavioral problem. If you are dealing with a behavioral problem, you can put an additional litter box in the place where the animal is urinating most often, gradually moving it back to its original location. See similar questions...

Cats tend to urinate wherever there are "cat" urine odors present. By removing the urine odors from the carpet and by providing a clean litter box, you can change your cats behavioral habits. Also, if you have more than one cat, some cats prefer to have their own litter box. See similar questions...

If you've not done so already, have him thoroughly examined by your veterinarian to make sure he has no underlying problems causing him to urinate excessively. Many diseases or infections will cause excessive urination. If there are no medical problems, then the urination is likely a behavioral problem. Your cat may be marking his territory, or he may have some problem with the litterbox you're using: the type, amount, or cleanliness of the litter; the location of the box, etc. See similar questions...

Firstly you must distinguish between spraying and urinating. Spraying is a deliberate act of communication, which will be done on a vertical surface such as a wall. Urinating is the normal passing of urine onto a horizontal surface such as the floor. Spraying can be a sign of a quite serious upset but is usually a normal marking behaviour in entire males (un-neutured) and in most animals out of the house. See similar questions...

The causes of spraying by your cat differ with each cat, and so does the treatment. Spaying/neutering will help if he or she is spraying to establish territory. If he is spraying because he is lonely, consider a friend for him. Also try giving the cat more affection. Often something has changed in the cats environment and causes anxiety in the cat and causes territorial spraying. See similar questions...

First you must determine the cause of the spraying. A lot of times animals who are not neutered will spray. Pets should be neutered before they learn this behavior. Other animals spray to establish territory. Neutering may also help this. A bladder infection may also cause cats to urinate in odd places. See your vet to determine if this is a problem in your cat. See similar questions...

There are two main reasons for inappropriate elimination. It is either the result of a behavioral problem, or it is the result of a medical problem. It is very important to rule out a medical condition before assuming the cause is behavioral. Cats are very prone to lower urinary tract disease and some of these conditions can be life threatening in a very short time. Veterinarians feel that cats who are exhibiting abnormal elimination should be evaluated as soon as possible. See similar questions...

You should bring your cat to the veterinarian to rule out any medical problems such as a urinary tract infection. If he/she has as infection it needs to be treated quickly to avoid further infection into the kidneys, as well as painful urination. Sometimes the cat will associate the pain with the litter box, which is why they start urinating in places other than the litter box. If the veterinarian can rule out medical problems, then we will discuss how to modify your cat's behavior. See similar questions...

Either that or he has learned how to read magazines! Spending more time in the litterbox usually means one of 2 problems, gastrointestinal or urinary. Both are fairly common. Having problems defecating can mean your cat is constipated; more fiber in the diet is needed. Enemas might also be indicated. This can progress to a more serious problem called Megacolon which may require surgery, so just to be safe have your pet seen by a veterinarian. See similar questions...

When a cat sprays, he is exhibiting the male tendency to mark his territory with urine. Neutering decreases his male hormones and makes him much less likely to exhibit this undesirable trait (Although - neutering does not guarantee that he will stop spraying). See similar questions...

Neutering most often reduces spraying, but it may not eliminate the spraying completely. If a male is neutered at a young age (before 5 months old) then the cat may never even spray at all. Neutering does eliminate the strong odor present in the urine of intact/unaltered adult male cats. Notching or ear-tipping is the universal identification method used by Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. The males are notched on the left ear, while the females are notched on the right ear. See similar questions...

Since the noses of cats are much more sensitive than human noses, odor is often the reason they urinate and defecate outside the litter box. Offensive odor drives them away. In our tests with hundreds of cat owners and additional tests performed by independent scientists, the vast majority of cats who previously eliminated outside the box showed an inclination to return to litter boxes sprayed with Zero Odor. See similar questions...

Applying NEW? on a surface using a spray gun or high pressure cleaner to give NEW? a sufficient contact time with the surface in order to disinfect the surface. See similar questions...

Over the years, we have found that a very small percentage of customers feel the need for a "urine shield." So, we include instructions for making a simple but effective shield that can easily be removed for rinsing. Some women find it helpful to use a special funnel, such as the Lady J in conjunction with Nature's Platform. It's also available at campmor.com. See similar questions...

The pelvic floor is a "sling" of muscles which support the abdominal organs, including the uterus, urinary bladder the urethra, and the rectum. It normally tightens to help control the release of urine from the bladder, but can become weakened through childbirth or obesity, or become thinner through lowering of estrogen levels after menopause. This weakening is often associated with stress incontinence. See similar questions...

If you are a male, then yes, it could be related to your prostate or possibly some other cause. You should consult your Urology physician for this problem. See similar questions...

No. In fact, as your baby's head grows it will put pressure on the bladder increasing your need to pee. This is normal usually after about thirty two weeks. See similar questions...