Yes, readers, we need help! Both Blackie and Junior have this predilection for urinating outside of the myriad of boxes available around the home for that purpose. Yes, they do use these litter boxes, but they also tend—quite frequently—to go outside of the box. Junior especially likes the couch, and Blackie has a thing for peeing on Roger’s feet while he naps in the den…
To-date, we have tried a more “Zen” approach to the situation by just handling the incidents: we’ve resorted to covering the couch and the futon with drop cloths, and we launder these coverings and sanitize the areas quite often… But this is getting tiring .. I know we ought not take this personally, but it’s hard.
Re-homing our furbies is NOT an option.
As added background: Both Blackie and Junior (half brothers from different litters) lived part of their early lives out on the street (ok, in our courtyard and backyard), and Roger brought them in when they were about a year old… Roger saved them and is quite committed to their care…
Any suggestions for breaking them of this rancid habit?
Have them nuetered or spade. Male animals mark their territory by spraying. Half the time it is animal scent spray not urine. If they are females this can be a possesion problem. They own certain territory as well and will mark it with a scent to keep other animals at bay.
Great suggestion, Thomas, yet these are all male, neutered cats. I am thinking that for one cat, it is just a matter of habit (and it definately is urine). And for another, I think the cat is confused and somewhat displeased with his life’s circumstances…especially when he urinates on my husbands head or feet while he’s sleeping. :-0