Solutions for cat urinating outside the litter box

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   My last post, explained the reasons why cats urinate outside the litter box, along with some solutions. But if you have tried all those things, and your cat(s) is still urinating outside the litter box, there are a few things more things that might help

    Feliway 

   Feliway can be purchased at your local pet store. Feliway is available in a spray or an air plug diffuser. The product works by producing the pheromones that help your cat(s) relax and distress. These pheromones are normally produced by your cat(s) when rubbing their face on you or furniture.

   It’s important to note, you may not see any results until after a month. With that said, don’t give up until at least one month of using the product.

   I have personal experience with Feliway and it truly works. My female cat had a problem with urinating on anything you left on the floor, but Feliway helped greatly reduce her urinating issue for two whole years. After two years, it was no longer effective, and I had to go a different route, which I will discuss next.

  For more information on Feliway please visit http://www.feliway.us/Frequently-Asked-Questions

  Fluoxetine, more commonly known as Prozac

  Prozac is only available through your veterinarian, and will require medical testing before it can be prescribed for your cat(s). Usually a urinalysis and urine culture will be performed, along with blood tests, such as profile and cbc. If you need a review on what a profile and cbc checks for, please visit My pet advice on vaccinations

  Once all tests have come back normal, your veterinarian will most likely prescribe Prozac, because it has the best results compared to other drugs used for urine marking in cats.

  The drug works by helping your cat produce more serotonin, which makes your cat(s) feel better. It takes two weeks for the drug to start working, so do not give up. Once the drug is in your cat(s) system, your cat(s) should no longer urinate in undesired places, only the litter box.

  As mentioned earlier, I have personal experience with Prozac, and it worked for my female cat, for one whole year. Once the year was over, I decided to take her off of it, which you have to do slowly. She did not have an accident for months after being off the Prozac, but after moving she started again. I did not want her back on the Prozac, so I started the Feliway again.

  Currently, she will have an accident, only if I forget to clean the litter boxes or leave towels on the floor.

  Dealing with cats that have urinating issues is a continuous battle, but if you are consistent with your treatment, your cat(s) should be manageable.

   Remember your cat(s) is not urinating to make you mad, they are experiencing stress, anxiety or fear. Please be understanding and do not yell at your cat(s). Yelling will only increase your cat(s) anxiety and worsen the issue.

  Try to stay calm and just imagine what your cat(s) is feeling inside.

   As always, feel free to ask any questions you may have in the comment sections below.

 Please return next week to learn more about keeping your pet(s) happy and healthy.