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sharrlan
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Dec 05, 2013

cat peeing everywhere - long

We took in a stray about 3 mos ago. The vet was guessing that he was about 8 mos at the time. We had him neutered right away and haven't had any issues with spraying or peeing. He's been a really good cat.

Last month my sil brought home an unneutered stray that jumped in his car and after two days we started finding pee everywhere so the cat found a new home. Everything was fine once again.

I operate a home daycare and a tiny infant started on Monday. She's a good baby and rarely fusses. The cat jumped in the crib twice on Monday and I scolded him both times.

Now, he is peeing everywhere. Tues and Wed he peed on my bed. Yesterday he peed in the pack and play I use for another child. He peed on the floor leading into the playroom. This morning he peed in a toy bucket.

I can't afford to let the baby go, but I don't want to get rid of the cat either as he is normally a good cat.

Any suggestions?

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  • loulou57's avatar
    loulou57
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    Dec 05, 2013
    Your cat is definitely marking his spot..

    With the new baby, do they have a cat in their home? Your cat could smell another on the babies clothes.

    Please be very careful with your cat and this baby. He is likely jealous and could harm the baby.

    Even if your cat is not jealous, cats are known to smoother babies. They get in the crib to cuddle up to the warmth of the baby and sadly can smoother them.

    If you must keep your cat, keep it away from any small child.
  • Sue_Bee's avatar
    Sue_Bee
    Explorer
    Dec 05, 2013
    Take him to a vet to see if he has a UTI. If that doesn't work, and this is behavioral, you probably have no choice but to find a shelter that will take him under the circumstances.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Dec 05, 2013
    Altern wrote:
    WHAT A DILEMMA.. A cat or a human.


    Humans ... been there ... done that... I'll take the cat!
  • darsben's avatar
    darsben
    Explorer II
    Dec 05, 2013
    You have triggered marking of territory in your cat. I would bet your cat is also rubbing up against things more now as well. This is another form of territorial marking.

    You can try a pheromone spray to try and stop this behavior it MAY work
  • CA_POPPY's avatar
    CA_POPPY
    Explorer
    Dec 05, 2013
    He probably smells the diapers and that's triggering marking. UNLESS this cat has a UTI. Might be worth having the vet check him.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Dec 05, 2013
    sharrlan wrote:
    The cat jumped in the crib twice on Monday and I scolded him both times.Now, he is peeing everywhere
    Maybe he's upset you wouldn't allow him in the crib. You never know...
  • Go_Dogs's avatar
    Go_Dogs
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    Dec 05, 2013
    If I was sending my baby to a home-run daycare, I would be very cautious of any pets. Allergies, scratching, biting, etc. Get rid of the cat. I know others will suggest trying all sorts of 'save the cat' remedies, but I think the baby is your priority.
  • Sprink-Fitter's avatar
    Sprink-Fitter
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    Dec 05, 2013
    I would tell you to put it where we put our so called pets, in the aquarium, might not work with a cat though.

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