Neutered MC kitten often pees at the shoerack although he uses his litterbox

[Leonais]

Thanks so much for the advise everyone, will definitely try to clean it with an enzyme cleaner. Just need to find out where I can get them as I'm living in Malaysia. But i think i've seen Urine Off at the pet stores so I may try that instead. Wish me luck :-)

Btw, I seem to have a rather temperamental cat. He wouldn't let me snip his nails (even from a baby) and would hiss and get agitated. Also each time we carry him or when we stroke him (sometimes), he bites/nibbles at us. I wonder if that's a bad habit though it's really adorable? Is this normal in MCs? Other than that he's wonderful!

I also use an enzyme cleaner called 'OUT.'.here is a link

OUT! Hard Surface Pet Stain and Odor remover, 32 oz. - Shop for Pet Supplies

I buy mine from makro so I am not sure what is available in your area..either that or 'Urine off 'which is equally fabulous. I clean out all my litter trays with the stuff, after washing..works wonders.

as far as nibbling goes, I have a boy who loves to nibble my hands all the time..it is his sign of affection and one of the kittens that have just left for their new homes, used to lick everything..faces , hands and hair..very sweet

[jaspertux]

It seems that my boy had stopped urinating at the shoe rack. He's back to defecating outside our toilet (and even pulling the rug to cover his poop - how cute). Doing all I can with the advise above. Haven't seem to have found the urine-off and Out! or NM so I'll stick to citrus till I find them.

As for nibbling, well - I'm okay with it but it's not as nice for guests (especially my grandparents) to play with him and he tries to catch and nibble! So yes, i use the 'OWW' or 'Hiss' method on him.. sort of works sometimes

[candes]

Sounds like you got some excellent advice. I would look at the pan that he has available. You should have one for every cat plus 1 extra. Also, some cats hate scented litter. Etc....

[mcguy]

Also, some cats hate scented litter. Etc....

That is a very good point, though I would expand and say that some cats do not like various litters. We actually got into trouble with our girl Bella when we tried to move to an unscented litter! Ended up with Bella peeing on the carpet instead. Bella much prefers the Fresh Step perfume smell to no smell. There is one litter in the US that advertises as, "here's a secret: cats don't like scented litter." I always think, BZZT, wrong!! Bella is also very picky about litter texture and will simply refuse to use litters that are too coarse. It might be worth trying other brands of litter (just don't change all the pans of course). We got fed up with the Fresh Step perfume smell and dust, and have gradually been able to get all boxes but one changed over to World's Best. Two of the cats (including Bella naturally) continue to use the one Fresh Step (clay) box for some of their business.

[candes]

That is a very good point, though I would expand and say that some cats do not like various litters. We actually got into trouble with our girl Bella when we tried to move to an unscented litter! Ended up with Bella peeing on the carpet instead. Bella much prefers the Fresh Step perfume smell to no smell. There is one litter in the US that advertises as, "here's a secret: cats don't like scented litter." I always think, BZZT, wrong!! Bella is also very picky about litter texture and will simply refuse to use litters that are too coarse. It might be worth trying other brands of litter (just don't change all the pans of course). We got fed up with the Fresh Step perfume smell and dust, and have gradually been able to get all boxes but one changed over to World's Best. Two of the cats (including Bella naturally) continue to use the one Fresh Step (clay) box for some of their business.

Well, that was my etc... Yes definately look at the pan.... Then there are others like my Teddy Bearz... A real manly man. He doesn't care about squat. Speaking about manly man... I keep forgetting to check and make sure both his jewels are certainly gone. For real...

[Mysterious_121]

one of my kittens nibbles and i blow very gently on his nose. He lets go straight away and i make a big fuss of how much it hurts (meeuuwwww) hes gradually stopping it. Luckilly i have had no problems with mine using the litter boxes. i find they like a really deep box filled up with lots of litter. Both my cats like to know thier business is well buried.

[jaspertux]

So I've tried those urine off sprays, vinegar, enzyme it didn't work. Then I put newspapers ard the shoe rack area n it's stopped. I've also blocked access to my toilet n room area where he likes to hang out. Everyday n night he bangs on the door wanting to get in. This morning he peed there. I'm at wits end. His litterbox is clean, nor does he hv uti. I can't put any litterbox in the house except for balcony as I'm living in a condo. I don't know what he wants. Pls help

[Bethy_boo]

I'm no expert but I believe that cats do have accidents when they are stressed. I'd say the more recent pees and poos are probably due to the changes that have been made (being shut out of rooms he normally spends time in etc). It's also worth reflecting on whether there have been any other changes recently, have you been away, has someone else moved in or out, has there been a change in the environment? If there's a possibility it's stress related you could try some Feliway

Is he still using his litter tray at the moment or is he using it less? Would it be possible to put a tray in the bathroom?

On top of that just be sure to clean all soiled areas well.

[candes]

Still??? Did you get him to the vet for a UTI check? Even if so, I would repeat the test. And lock kitty up in the only room they don't pee in. And leave him there for a good long time. Then clean every single spot he has urinated with the enzymatic urine neutrilizing stuff. That is the only way to remove the urine scent that keeps them going back. If he pees in that room, crate him with a pan inside. He will have no choice but to pee in the pan. And leave him like that good and long. I am totally serious. You should not have tolerated this for so long. He is neutered correct?And if not locked up, I would also have pans in every darn room. But I don't think you should even consider allowing him to roam your house until this is straightened out.

[catslave]

Sorry to jump in but although not an MC I had similar problems with my beloved Fudge. He kept piddling and pooping by the loo. I took the hint and used it to advantage and got him on Litter Kwitter pdq. You could alsy try putting pepper down where kitty likes to pee. Won't stain or harm carpets but as cats like to sniff before going its gonna make kitty think whilst sneezing. Personallyi would use a reward system as well for going in litterbox, either foody treat or fun playtime and revoke for going on carpet etc. Cats are creatures of habit and will quickly learn piddling in litterbox = treat, piddling on shoerack = getting shut out xxxx