How do I stop cat from urinating on things?

So, you got the dog and the cat started peeing on things. First off, VET CHECK. Stress can trigger infections in the bladder of a cat, and the only way he can show you that it hurts is by peeing on things! Always, always, always a vet check first.

Then, once he's either cleared by the vet or his problem is treated, use an oxidizing cleanser to remove the urine in the house. You may need to "crate-train" the cat. That means confining the cat to a large crate or a small room or closet for a few weeks with a litter box, food, and water, and a bed. You'll need to take the cat out regularly to play, but under no circumstances do you give it a chance to pee ANYWHERE. A crate is best, because the cat can see everywhere. A small room with a window works, such as a bathroom. A closet is a last-ditch effort, because your cat will be BORED. Same with a shower stall.

After a few weeks of the cat getting used to ONLY pissing in the litter box, expand the area it can roam in a little bit. One...room...at...a...time. And after it's been out and about a bit, before it can pee on anything...back in the crate or tiny room. Cats are creatures of habit, and you want to get it used to ONLY peeing in the box.

Also, if the cat is stressed, this can be how it tells you that it's very unhappy. If you just got the dog, then invest in some Feliway for a bit. And give the cat "escape routes" he can use. Put up a few high shelves the cat can perch on away from the dog, or a cat tree it can climb. Put a baby gate across a doorway and give the cat a dog-free room. All of that will reduce stress and keep the cat from getting sick again or peeing again.

Assuming he's healthy and this isn't a medical issue ..... There are a lot of reasons why he could be doing this. And you need more info than can be offered here. There is a ton of literature out there. Cat Wrangling Made Easy by Dusty Rainbolt is designed primarily for the multi-cat home, but she has an entire chapter on this. Logical, practical & do-able. But here are a couple of ideas. In a nutshell, cats are very emotional about their litter boxes. If it's not clean enough some cats will go elsewhere. Imagine having to use a toilet that hadn't been flushed in 3 days. How about the litter? Have you tried different kinds? Go with unscented. When was the last time the box was completely emptied and scrubbed with soap and water? If the litter box is in a high traffic area he may be finding quiet places to go. Lots of cats hate hanging their all out there when they gotta go. Since he's returning to the same areas, I think he's still smelling pee from previous times. Laundry soap doesn't always get it out. Spray the areas with a product specifically designed to break up the chemical properties of the urine. Otherwise, he'll just keep coming back to the same places again and again. Another cause could be stress. If the other animals are really intolerable to him, that could cause the problem. If that's it you may not have to get rid of the other pets just learn ways to de-stress everybody. My best advise is to do some serious in depth reading to get to the bottom of this. That will give you professional advice on how to get it stopped. Rainbolt's book is awesome, but it's not the only one. There's hope. Honest.

Assuming he's healthy and this isn't a medical issue .....

There are a lot of reasons why he could be doing this. And you need more info than can be offered here. There is a ton of literature out there. Cat Wrangling Made Easy by Dusty Rainbolt is designed primarily for the multi-cat home, but she has an entire chapter on this. Logical, practical & do-able. But here are a couple of ideas.

In a nutshell, cats are very emotional about their litter boxes. If it's not clean enough some cats will go elsewhere. Imagine having to use a toilet that hadn't been flushed in 3 days. How about the litter? Have you tried different kinds? Go with unscented. When was the last time the box was completely emptied and scrubbed with soap and water?

If the litter box is in a high traffic area he may be finding quiet places to go. Lots of cats hate hanging their all out there when they gotta go.

Since he's returning to the same areas, I think he's still smelling pee from previous times. Laundry soap doesn't always get it out. Spray the areas with a product specifically designed to break up the chemical properties of the urine. Otherwise, he'll just keep coming back to the same places again and again.

Another cause could be stress. If the other animals are really intolerable to him, that could cause the problem. If that's it you may not have to get rid of the other pets just learn ways to de-stress everybody.

My best advise is to do some serious in depth reading to get to the bottom of this. That will give you professional advice on how to get it stopped. Rainbolt's book is awesome, but it's not the only one.

There's hope. Honest.

This question is answered on a daily basis on this site. Read many other answers under Resolved Questions. There are also hundreds of articles and websites online that deal with this problem and offer tips and ideas. Do purchase the Feliway plug-in product online or in pet stores. People don't smell it, but it gives off a very calming, reassuring scent to cats. Feliway is very successful with solving litter box problems, helping pets get along, and de-stressing pets. I completely agree with giving the cat escape options. A cat tree is ideal, especially placed by a window so your cat can watch the outdoors and be high above the dog. A dog-free room with a baby gate is a great idea! Make sure the litter box is somewhere private, quiet, and safe from the dog. Your cat may simply be too afraid or unsure of the dog to use his litter box. Be sure you have him checked by a vet to make certain there are no medical issues. Your vet may even recommend a small dose of a tranquilizer or sedative if he feels your cat is too stressed or upset.

I can relate to your problem, my male terrier has done the same thing since he was about 4 months old, (he is now 7 and still does this!), even though he is neutered (we've had him since he was 10 weeks). He grew up with my poodle (she is older and was here first), and he loves her, but I still think he wants to 'own' everyone and everything. He marks my clothes, everything in and outside of the house, and has even marked on my other dog! Since I recently adopted our persian kitten, I noticed it tapered a bit, but the went back to how it was. I really have tried everything that the experts recommend, but have come to the conclusion that this is just his breed's personality. I know it stinks and is a horrible inconvenience, but as we love our animals so much, I have learned to just tolerate it as part of his personality. Not that any of this makes you feel any better, but just to let you know that you're not the only one! Good luck with your baby boy kitty! Can you tell me about the 'foil' method? Never heard of this. :)

Try buying a liquid spray that makes pets not want to urinate/defecate on that area. When your cat urinates, clean that area off and spray some of this liquid there. Eventually your cat will stop doing it there. And notice the signs your cat gives when he/she wants to urinate. That way you can stop him/her before doing it and put him wherever you want him to pee.

Take out a ad in search of his perfect owner match. Surely someone is looking

for a cat to p*ss on everything, Animals, same as humans, some times come

with a lot of mental probs. Quit being a martyr, lose the cat.

A plug always works.