What should I do if my older cat is peeing on everything?

Answer by  jll (63)

Take your cat to the vet before you do anything else! Older cats sometimes urinate on rugs, furniture and other things if they are ill.

Answer by  turkishtowel (455)

If an older cat suddenly starts peeing on everything, that could be a sign of a urinary tract problem, so it is a good idea to take the cat to the vet. If a new cat has been added to the household, this could be about marking territory, so you need to consider that.

Answer by  Steph82 (32)

Cats sometimes lose bladder control as they get older. Take your cat to the veterinarian to be checked for other problems. Diapers for pets may be obtained at pet stores.

Answer by  kipcat (1964)

If your cat is male, and you have recently introduced a new cat into the household, chances are he's marking his territory. If this is not the case, it may have a bladder or urinary tract infection. A vet should examine the cat.

Answer by  rogera (788)

Sometimes older cats get urinary track infections that cause this problem, they have pain and secrete everywhere. cats will urinate everywhere if it is in heat. This is a common practice.

Answer by  catlover66 (112)

First you need to decide if this is a behavior problem or a medical one. Cats can get UTI's and they can be fatal if not treated.

Answer by  WeepingAngel (74)

cats don't pee on stuff just becuase they can.A cat pees out of it's litterbox to show you that something is wrong with it,normally a bladder infection or something similiar.