cat bad habit

[daisybee]

I put my cat out on a leash, and he only goes (pees) when I don't put him out when he wants to go out. It's usually early in the morning. He usually gets up, eats and then immediately wants to go out. Most times I catch him in time, but there are times when i'm busy and don't get to him in time. I know he knows that he's not supposed to be doing that because as soon as I yell DILBERT!, (I know, strange name). My husband is in computers. He takes off and hides so I think its more habit than health.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I put my cat out on a leash, and he only goes (pees) when I don't put him out when he wants to go out. It's usually early in the morning. He usually gets up, eats and then immediately wants to go out. Most times I catch him in time, but there are times when i'm busy and don't get to him in time. I know he knows that he's not supposed to be doing that because as soon as I yell DILBERT!, (I know, strange name). My husband is in computers. He takes off and hides so I think its more habit than health.

Does this mean that he doesn't have a litter box that he can use? The way you've worded it here, it sounds more like something you'd do with a dog than a cat. If he likes to pee outside then maybe you should think about installing a kitty door so he can come and go throughout the day as he pleases. That is if you live in a safe area. Good luck.

[daisybee]

He has two litter boxes, and he goes outside on a leash because he likes it. I am getting really tired of posting questions on this site and being made out to be someone who doesn't know how to care for their pets. He's not allowed to go outside and roam the neighborhood he is on a leash that lets him lay out in the sun or shade when the weather is nice otherwise he is inside and well cared for.

[mamaducky]

He has two litter boxes, and he goes outside on a leash because he likes it. I am getting really tired of posting questions on this site and being made out to be someone who doesn't know how to care for their pets. He's not allowed to go outside and roam the neighborhood he is on a leash that lets him lay out in the sun or shade when the weather is nice otherwise he is inside and well cared for.

Gosh, daisybee, I was kind of surprised to see your response to that post! As a cat owner who has gotten all kinds of help and support from this forum, I can tell you that sometimes people will ask questions that can feel "accusatory", but are usually just a way for people who are total strangers to you and your pets to figure out what kind of a situation you're dealing with so that they can give you a better informed suggestion..

Some cats "go" outside exclusively, and some cats (sure not mine!) are even toilet trained. Since you hadn't mentioned your litter box situation, it wasn't an "out of line" question IMHO.

But to the important part -- which is you and Dilbert getting onto the same "pee" wavelength -- I can tell you that when I had a similar situation recently, and after a vet visit ruled out a UTI, I had excellent luck with Nature's Miracle, the Feliway diffuser (though in your case the spray would probably be better), and the Cat Attract litter.

Best of luck!
Diana

[krazyaboutkatz]

He has two litter boxes, and he goes outside on a leash because he likes it. I am getting really tired of posting questions on this site and being made out to be someone who doesn't know how to care for their pets. He's not allowed to go outside and roam the neighborhood he is on a leash that lets him lay out in the sun or shade when the weather is nice otherwise he is inside and well cared for.

I'm sorry that you took my post the wrong way. I never said that you didn't know how to care for your pets. I just never heard of a cat going outside on a leash to go outside and pee. Once again I'm sorry.