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HeLp My CaT WiLl NoT sToP PeEiNg On ThE CoUcH!!!!!!?

Since my husband left for training (Army) HIS CAT WILL NOT STOP PEEING ON THE COUCH! At first I thought is was because she missed someone being home for 10 hours a day no one was home. Then i quit my job and she is STILL DOING IT only now she does it while i am in bed not while i am up. Her litter is the same her food has SLOWLY CHANGED she was on kitten and moved her to indoor nothing else has changed she has ALMOST RUINED the couch she has peed on it so much! I've tried all the urine removers I even wrapped the cushions in trashbags and then covered the couch with a blanket still nothing she pees to the back of the couch to where in is on the back and then runs down to under the cushions. So now the whole back of the couch and the underside is soaked in urine AGIAN this will be the 3rd time in 5 months I have had to completly strip the cushions and SCRUB the couch. HELP I AM GOING INSAINE!?!?!? My house stinks and I HATE IT. And YES her litter is clean and the vet says she is fine! Do you think maybe a litter box on the couch would help? I am open for any suggestions other than the obvious of getting rid of her. No this isnt where he sat it is where I sat I took over his spot out of missing him. Yes she is locked out of my bedroom at night but always has been we have had her since birth so that is nothing new to her. No visitors on the nights she does it and she usually sleeps on the other couch (where he held her and played with her). Nothing new at all on the nights she does it. Anymore that you need to know feel free to ask if it will help you help me lol. AND NO WORRIES I WILL NOT GET RID OF HER!!! She is his cat and that is HIS choice!

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1. take it outside problem solved
2. StOp RiGhTiNg LiKe ThIs It'S GiViNg Me A HeAdAcHe
3. I know you said your vet says she is fine. But I had a female cat that did this, and her vet said her ph levels were off. She actually had a bit of a bladder infection. You might double check that with your vet. Otherwise, the only thing I can think is to spray the couch with that spray that keeps animals away.
4. cover yo couch wit plastic or train it not to do it anymore
5. no there r 2 things 1 move the couch or get rid of it and get a new one or try to change the litter or put it in a different spot
6. get her to the vet to get her checked out for a urinary tract infection
7. then SELL the CaT!!!!! goodNESSS.
8. it may be that you have n't been able to clean all the scent out of the spot she uses and tht's why she continues to go there. You may ask someone about a GOOD animal urine stain remover. You may have to get rid of the sofa, but then she may start going somewhere else. Maybe you could move the sofa and put a littler box where the sofa was??? I have no doubt in my mind that she is missing your husband. Was that where he sat and held her??
9. #1 get her checked for a urinary tract infection #2 try changing the type of litter you are using #3 buy a new couch
10. Do the vet checks like the other peole say... Options-cover the couch with tape or some other preventive. If she's doing it only at night move her litter box and her into your bedroom and shut the door at night ( a bathroom is not really an option, too small would cause a lot of anxiety and be kinda cruel) Is anything the same on the nights she has done it that is different from other nights? Visitors etc? Spray bottle (not in teh face) if she does it when you are around. Maybe a different type of litter? (preferences change) I'd need a few more details before I really venture any guesses... Such as.. wh ere does she sleep.. is she locked out of your bedroom at night? I would recommend getting a second opinion and trying several things before trying to rehome her. Also if you have no other option, make sure you A don't just drop her off somewhere B make the potential adopters aware of the problem C screen adopters well.
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Litter problems: Here are a few suggestions to your litter box problems: - Provide a box for each cat - Change litter daily - Provide constant access to a box - Go back to previously used brand of litter and/or - Discontinue new disinfectant - Move box to where it was previously used - Eliminate new or frightening noise near litter box - Move food and water away from litter box - If cat is only going in one spot, put the litter box at the exact location and gradually move it back to where you want it at the rate of one foot per day - If there are several places, try putting dishes of cat food in those areas to discourage further elimination there - Experiment with different textures of litter (cats prefer sandy litter) - Use a covered litter box for cats that stand in box but eliminate outside of it - Keep in mind that some cats are rather picky, and prefer to have two separate boxes (one to pee in and one to poop in) Problems arise when your cat doesn't like or develops an aversion to the litter box that you have provided. Let's be fair here. There is absolutely no reason to expect every cat to like the same material, or even for one cat to prefer the same material over an entire life span. First lesson learned: You did not train your cat to use a litter box. At best, you offered the cat something recognizable as litter material. If your cat is having litter box problems then you will need to figure out how to make the litter box appealing to the cat. Here are a few options: 1) Pain or illness can cause a cat to stop using the litter box. Cats are very adept at hiding illness, so if your cat is having litter box problems then the first thing you need to do is take the cat to a vet for a medical exam. 2) If you aren't scooping the waste out of the litter every day then you need to start and start now. 3) Perfumes or other odors can drive your cat away from the litter box. Scented litters are unacceptable to many cats, and the leftover scent from a cleaning product could also be a problem. Get rid of the perfumes, and scrub those cleaners away before giving the box back to the cat. Remember that cats have an acute sense of smell. 4) Your cat may feel vulnerable when in the litter box. Is it in a noisy location (such as next to the washing machine)? Is it secure from little marauders like dogs and children, or even other cats? If the box is not semi-private, move it to a better location. 5) Remember those preferences that we talked about earlier. You may need to offer several different types of litter before finding the right one. Strange but true, some cats will not use the same box for urine and feces, in which case you'll have to provide two boxes. The type of box could also be a problem. If the box has a cover, try removing it. 6) Anxiety can lead to litter box lapses. Did some event scare your cat? This could be anything from a new couch to a new cat or even a new person in the house. If you suspect anxiety, confine the cat to a safe and secure place (maybe a bed room) until the anxiety has passed. Cats seem to hang on to their emotions, so the anxiety could last much longer than the actual event. No need to rush, leave that safe haven available to the cat for as long as possible. 7) If you have multiple cats, chances are you'll need multiple boxes, maybe even with different materials in them. There is one more important distinction that you'll need to make. Is the cat refusing to use the litter box, or is the cat spraying? Spraying is a territorial behavior and has nothing to do with disliking the box. For more information on litter box problems or spraying, consult with a trained behaviorist. Correcting the Problem The key to solving elimination problems is to make the litter box more attractive, and the area where the cat is soiling instead, unattractive. Sometimes, just cleaning the litter box more frequently or changing its location will correct the problem. Other times, you may need to experiment with different combinations of location and kitty litter to find a solution. You may even want to offer your cat the choice of several different boxes, each with different kinds of litter, to see which he or she prefers. At the same time, you must break the cat's habit of soiling in the new location. Be sure to clean the soiled area thoroughly with a pet odor remover to get rid of any urine scent -- or your cat may be attracted back to the same spot. It's important to keep the cat away from the area. Try covering the spot with carpet runner, prickly side up, or use a device that delivers a harmless static shock or that produces a loud noise when the cat comes near, to help redirect kitty to his litter box. Adding a room deodorizer with a scent the cat finds offensive - such as a strong citrus or floral - can also keep the cat away from the area. When to See the Vet If your cat continues to eliminate outside of the litter box, a trip to the vet is in order to check for health problems. No behavior techniques will help a cat with a problem that requires the attention of a veterinarian. Urinary tract infections are a common cause of litter box problems, which your pet's doctor can diagnose and treat. A urinalysis can also rule out diabetes. Other conditions that may affect elimination behavior include arthritis - which makes is painful to climb in and out of the box - and constipation. Do you have to type like that?