Is it spraying or urinating?...and why now?

[Karen]

A lot of people on here will tell you to go get your kitties medically checked out. I don't think that is really necessary 95% of the time.

I only recommended it in this case because of her other behavior issues combined with the inappropriate peeing. One of the other, and I'd not necessarily recommend it, but with both it seems better safe than sorry!

[lyssa]

Thank u both for your advice. Since Serena's due for her check up, I'm going to mention it to her vet. Btw, Im no longer working with that stinky coworker, so hopefully that was the cause and it won't happen again. Im crazy abt my cats & Serena is my fav but the stench of cat urine is unbearable. Thanks again :-)

[Freedom]

I agree, with her other changes in behavior, rule out a UTI. And yes, the odor of other cats can trigger this behavior.

Something you may want to consider: you can buy a water proof mattress protector at WalMart, about $30 for the full size bed. It is fitted and goes under the fitted sheet. You can just routinely have that on the bed, to protect the mattress from any and all future issues (cat, human, whatever). Washing the sheets and bedding is a nuisance. But trying to get the odor out of a mattress is very difficult! And if they smell it -- even their own -- they tend to go back to that spot again and again.

I also keep one of those protectors on my sofa, under the slip cover. Same reason, I can wash the slip cover, but getting the odor out of the sofa cushions is really not possible. Of course, I have more pets than you do!

[moosmom]

With all due respect, Johanna, the FIRST thing that should be done is to rule out a UTI, which means a trip to the vet. Maybe YOU don't feel that way, but there could very well be an underlying medical problem. Just 'sayin.

[Cataholic]

10 cats, 25 years living with cats- 98% of the time it is behavioural. Ask your vet. Just sayin'.

[moosmom]

Cataholic,

Until you have a DVM at the end of your name, I'd suggest you stick to what you know...LAW.

[Jessika]

It is much easier to rule out a medical cause for any problem rather than sit around assuming it is behavioral when it's not.

It may be behavioral 95% of the time... but unless you are a vet or take your pet to the vet, you cannot assume a prognosis.