I will try all the suggested solutions. In the meantime, I’ve reached out to get help with changing our fence so that Tom can run around the yard without being able to leave.
I need some advice about our 6-month-old male kitten, Tom. He’s orange, neutered, vaccinated, and has been cleared by the vet as healthy.
Tom has started urinating on our beds a couple of times a day. We have three clean litter boxes available, and he uses them for both urination and defecation sometimes, but he usually prefers our beds. Unfortunately, we can’t keep him in another room because our small bungalow doesn’t have any other rooms.
Otherwise, Tom’s behavior seems normal. He’s cuddly, a bit playful with gentle biting (which is common for a young kitten), and loves to cuddle and purr.
I am at my wit’s end, as this has been going on for about two months. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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How are you cleaning your bed? If there is any urine aroma left, he will most likely hit it again. Are you utilizing enzyme-based cleaners? Use a black light flashlight to look for urine flecks in the dark.
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This point must saturate, unfortunately, the mattress… It looks like we’ll have to alter it. I only hope he doesn’t start again after that.
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Get a waterproof mattress cover, similar to what parents use when their child wets the bed. The cover is considerably easier to clean than the mattress.
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Yes, we have one. Unfortunately the first time he peed we didn’t expect it. But now we cover the beds with a waterproof thingie.
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Maybe when you do get the mattress put a litterbox next to bed for starters. If he can move to that, slowly move it away over time. Also get waterproof a mattress cover. Still get a blacklight and check the place over, all walls and floor. The urine glows bright under the light in the dark. You might be surprised.
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How much territory does he have, including cat scratchers, cat trees, and window perches?
How frequently do you play with him?
Have you explored using a harness or leash to walk him outside?
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I play with him a lot. The area is modest, but the alternative is to be a barn cat, which I prefer to avoid if possible. He has trees to climb and an entire catwalk parallel to the ceiling, but I will also purchase him from a window perch. I’ve been thinking about it, anyway. I will also consider going for walks. What I’m concerned about is that if he enjoys the outdoors too much, he’ll be too loud for my survival… But you are correct; if nothing else works, I will have to attempt that.