Problem With My Cat

[hauntedoblivion]

This may be a little bit long, but I could really use some advice..

My cat, Ozzi, is about 1 yr 10 months old and I've had him approx 1 yr 7 months. He has never been an affectionate cat; he won't tolerate being held or picked up. He loves to be petted, but only when he wants it, not when anyone else wants to. I have two dogs - one that we had before we got Ozzi. They get along just fine and basically ignore each other. The other dog we got after the cat and they don't get along at all. This dog is younger (barely 1 yr) and loves to play with the cat, except Ozzi doesn't think it's very much fun. They were introduced slowly and it went ok at first, but it has gotten increasingly worse. Anytime this dog gets anywhere near Ozzi, he flips out. He'll growl, hiss, chase, swat. It doesn't affect the dog much (he weighs about 70lbs).

I can't hardly even pet Ozzi anymore without the dog rushing in and chasing him away, making him very angry. They both sleep in my room at night (door closed) because the litterbox is in my room and the dog will tear up the house. This is where it gets bad. The dog likes to sleep on the bed, but Ozzi thinks that it is "his bed" because he was here first. I can hardly sleep for all the fuss he makes all night long (my room is rather small). And now he has starting urinating on my bed. He did it 4-5 times about a month ago and then stopped so I thought it was over with, but he has done it once a day for the past 3 days. It's ridiculous..and disgusting! His litterbox gets cleaned daily, litter replaced weekly, box scrubbed bi-weekly. He goes in there to defecate with no problem.

The reason I told the story about the dog is because I'm wondering if it's some kind of territorial marking issue? Can cats get jealous? I'm not thinking it's some kind of bladder infection because the only place he is doing this is on my bed and not in other random areas. I am considering asking if someone else will let the dog sleep in their room to see if that helps, but I'm really at a loss as to what I should do. Does any have experience with anything like this? Please help!

 

[PlecMama]

There was a post on here not so long ago about a cat peeing on the bedspread...have a hunt.

Is there any reason why the cat can't move to the bathroom or kitchen if he needs to be actively shut in with his litter tray? does he actually need to be shut in with it? if he does - why does he? is he a pee'er that will go where ever he wants in the house?

Is he spraying up the bed or does it seem to be wet in places in the morning? this would tell if he has a continence problem that maybe you don't see in the day or if he is marking it as his. if he is accidentally peeing in the night it's a whole different ball game to if he is marking the bed out as his. Either way you need to do something, cat pee on the bed is not a good situation.

IMHO:
I'd try the dog in my room and the cat out. The cat doesn't really need to be trying to dominate the dog - it will end in tears when the dog gets fed up of him - that's a good sized dog and despite what the cat people will say, the dog will win in the end. He's only got to get him in his mouth once and he will put up with the brief pain of having a cat in his mouth to end the cat-problem once and for all - I can attest to this because my dog has had more then one cat in her mouth in her lifetime and she was cool with getting scratched just so she could enjoy the moment. We are lucky that Sasha lets go when we tell her. The local cats don't come round here any more.

Putting the dog out will reinforce the cats "this is my spot" superiority in his own mind. I appreciate the cat was there first, but this is obviously not working for you or the cat, a solution instead of a stand is what's needed. You don't have to try it forever, maybe try the cat somewhere else for a few days and see if he seems happier.

 

[hauntedoblivion]

Is there any reason why the cat can't move to the bathroom or kitchen if he needs to be actively shut in with his litter tray? does he actually need to be shut in with it? if he does - why does he? is he a pee'er that will go where ever he wants in the house?

The only reason he is shut into my room at night is because I shut the dog in also. If I was to just shut in the dog, the cat would be locked out with no way to reach his litterbox. He has never urinated in any other area of the house.

Is he spraying up the bed or does it seem to be wet in places in the morning? this would tell if he has a continence problem that maybe you don't see in the day or if he is marking it as his. if he is accidentally peeing in the night it's a whole different ball game to if he is marking the bed out as his. Either way you need to do something, cat pee on the bed is not a good situation.

Actually, he has never wet when I was in the room. It always seems to happen sometime during the day/afternoon when I am not there. It is never when he is locked up at night. Also, he doesn't spray - he leaves big wet spots on the bed.

IMHO:
I'd try the dog in my room and the cat out. The cat doesn't really need to be trying to dominate the dog - it will end in tears when the dog gets fed up of him - that's a good sized dog and despite what the cat people will say, the dog will win in the end. He's only got to get him in his mouth once and he will put up with the brief pain of having a cat in his mouth to end the cat-problem once and for all - I can attest to this because my dog has had more then one cat in her mouth in her lifetime and she was cool with getting scratched just so she could enjoy the moment. We are lucky that Sasha lets go when we tell her. The local cats don't come round here any more.

Putting the dog out will reinforce the cats "this is my spot" superiority in his own mind. I appreciate the cat was there first, but this is obviously not working for you or the cat, a solution instead of a stand is what's needed. You don't have to try it forever, maybe try the cat somewhere else for a few days and see if he seems happier.

This dog has never shown aggression towards the cat what-so-ever, no matter what he was doing to him. He has been around cats since he was born and is very mellow. I really don't think that he will hurt the cat.

I have actually thought about the scenario you proposed many times (cat out, dog in). Unfortunately, I still live with my father and he won't allow a litterbox to be placed anywhere else in the house. I may ask him again, providing I can find a good spot for it where it won't be noticed. Thank you for all your advice! I really do appreciate it.

 

[PlecMama]

I see the problem then, the cat has access to the room in the day because of the litter box. I misunderstood that the cat was peeing in the night when they were both shut in there. I would still try to find a way to relocate the cat so he doesn't have to be trapped where he might not want to be.

Are you sure it's the cat and not the dog? and definitely pee? make sure you tell the right one off I only mention that in case the dog goes in the room in the day as well, I don't know if boy dogs do this, but when left to her own devices, Sasha will often "groom" our bed and leave big wet spots where she has spent her afternoon licking it. Weirdo.

 

[hauntedoblivion]

I see the problem then, the cat has access to the room in the day because of the litter box. I misunderstood that the cat was peeing in the night when they were both shut in there. I would still try to find a way to relocate the cat so he doesn't have to be trapped where he might not want to be.

Are you sure it's the cat and not the dog? and definitely pee? make sure you tell the right one off I only mention that in case the dog goes in the room in the day as well, I don't know if boy dogs do this, but when left to her own devices, Sasha will often "groom" our bed and leave big wet spots where she has spent her afternoon licking it. Weirdo.

So I think I am going to ask my dad about another litterbox again. He should agree.. I can't imagine he'll be happy with me wasting water by washing my sheets everyday!

And yes, it is definitely pee! My sheets are an off-white and my comforter is beige so you can tell that it is a big yellow spot.. and it smells like pee. But yes, my dog does often leave spots on my bed from licking his feet and such. Thanks again!

 

[tucan]

There was a post on here not so long ago about a cat peeing on the bedspread...have a hunt.

Is there any reason why the cat can't move to the bathroom or kitchen if he needs to be actively shut in with his litter tray? does he actually need to be shut in with it? if he does - why does he? is he a pee'er that will go where ever he wants in the house?

Is he spraying up the bed or does it seem to be wet in places in the morning? this would tell if he has a continence problem that maybe you don't see in the day or if he is marking it as his. if he is accidentally peeing in the night it's a whole different ball game to if he is marking the bed out as his. Either way you need to do something, cat pee on the bed is not a good situation.

IMHO:
I'd try the dog in my room and the cat out. The cat doesn't really need to be trying to dominate the dog - it will end in tears when the dog gets fed up of him - that's a good sized dog and despite what the cat people will say, the dog will win in the end. He's only got to get him in his mouth once and he will put up with the brief pain of having a cat in his mouth to end the cat-problem once and for all - I can attest to this because my dog has had more then one cat in her mouth in her lifetime and she was cool with getting scratched just so she could enjoy the moment. We are lucky that Sasha lets go when we tell her. The local cats don't come round here any more.

Putting the dog out will reinforce the cats "this is my spot" superiority in his own mind. I appreciate the cat was there first, but this is obviously not working for you or the cat, a solution instead of a stand is what's needed. You don't have to try it forever, maybe try the cat somewhere else for a few days and see if he seems happier.

the link is here cat pee

what about putting the litter tray just outside your door and lock the cat out? if it is the cat, he will keep peeing on the sheets, as it has his scent on it. it must be dry clean. since that incidence, they haven't pee on the bed again ( touch wood).

 

[grahamsokel]

If the cat is going into the bedroom and peeing during the day on the bed try putting some pieces of orange or lemon peel scattered around the bed during the day.
i was told to do this when one of our 2 where kittens and decided that behind the tv was a better place to go,it did stop him

 

[djceri_g]

i myself think its a territory thingy?? you say you have dogs?? maybey the cat likes your bed and think its his, but he smells the dogs so he wees there to mark himself?? just an idea

 

[omen666]

I am afraid that Ozzi is letting you know that the dog has to GO! lol Yes he is jealous and most likely has started doing it because the dog is sleeping on "HIS" bed.

Kick the dog out of the bedroom for a few weeks and see if Ozzi stops! My cat Isis did this to me one day while I was actually lying in the bed, she hopped up on top of me and I thought she was there for a cuddle , next thing u know I felt it getting really warm...then wet, then she did it because of a new kitten I brought on the bed and was playing with it.