cat behavior
Written by zaisalvation
my cat is 1 year and 5 months old and not neutered thankfully he does not know how to spray at all I've watched him many times to see but he does pee alot around our friends 15 year old house, we're about to move into a new home and are going to get him neutered but I'm afraid he'kll still continue to pee around the new house, we're especting a new human baby next month and my husband says that if he continues after the baby is born we'll have to give my feline baby away to a new home or shelter... will he keep on peeing and what can I do to make him stop so I don't lose him??
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Zaisalvation, you are on the right track by getting your feline baby neutered. The sooner the better, the faster the testosterone and urge to mark territory will (hopefully) subside. This will not be a magical thing that happens when your kitty returns from the vet unfortunately. It sounds like the peeing may be a habit at this point.
It is hard to say how your cat will react to a new house and a new baby. Moving for a pet can be stressful in itself as much so as the addition of a new baby. When you move it may be a good idea to start out by giving the cat his own room. If at all possible, the room you plan on leaving the litter box in. That way he has a smaller area to be confined to increasing the chances of him using the box.
There are some basic guidelines for litter boxes that help increase the chances of success. One more box than cat as they typically prefer to pee in one place and poop in another. A quiet out of the way place for the boxes yet easily accessible at all times and easy to get in and out of (no hoods). Plain, regular litter with out additives that may be offensive to the cat and no plastic liners. When you scoop the box, do not stir, you may mix odors and turn the cat off altogether. When you clean the boxes, use a mild dish soap and water, no strong cleaners around the boxes either.
Giving your cat some extra attention and some new toys should help him feel like he is still part of the family when the baby arrives. Letting your cat get used to the new baby items in the house before the baby comes will help ease the anxiety. I have added some links (in blue) to some articles you may find helpful. Good luck and I hope all goes smoothly!
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Thank you so much for your response Marcie, it's eased my mind alittle bit but I still have a few issues with your response first off I can understand that letting the cat get used to the new baby stuff would help out but I absolutley refuse to let him near the baby stuff and my baby because of the problems I had with my first cat when I gave birth to my first son. not only did that cat pee all over all of our baby stuff making me and my ex have to throw away and buy new baby stuff but I caught my first cat laying on top of my firstborn in the middle of the night almost killing my firstborn, so I'm sure you can understand why I am against doing this. Plus my little guy does have his own space he's always been kept in the bathroom for his own space and it's whenever he escapes that he pees everywhere. also the only problem with getting my cat toys is in all honesty, he hates them, he sompletely ignores any new toy I bring into the house for him minus the laser point toy I got for him so I honestly don't know how that would work. I don't mean to turn down all of your suggestions I truely don't, it's just that my cat seems to be extremely picky, he also doesn't like to spend time with us even when we try to give him that extra attention he even hates being picked up and will complain the entire time you hold him....so I honestly still don't know what to do. I tried giving him two litter boxes but he only used one and completely ignored the other one.
Blessed be
It sounds like a really tough situation. Only you know what is truly best for your family and for your cat. When you have the cat to the vet for his neuter, maybe they could give you some suggestions on what might work best in your situation. If you decide you want to place him in another home, they may be able to help with that as well. Good luck and I hope it all works out for the best!
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