Right now, in the evening, you're about to go to bed, and then: surprise! A terrible smell of cat urine on your bed. As much as you love your cat, this kind of incident is quite unpleasant.
Don't worry, this is a common problem that can be solved very quickly once the cause is determined.
Distinguishing Urine Marking from Incontinence
Urine marking and incontinence are two very different things. Whether it's one or the other, it's not an act of revenge from your little companion.
We talk about urine marking when your cat is not neutered or spayed. In that case, your cat will urinate on vertical surfaces like chair legs, walls, the sofa... It's its way of "marking its territory" and protecting its resources. However, if your cat urinates on horizontal surfaces, especially your bed, it could be incontinence, especially if your cat is already neutered.
First of all, if your cat pees everywhere, we recommend making an appointment with the vet. They can determine whether your cat has a health issue, such as a urinary infection, or if it’s simply incontinence.
- Sometimes incontinence is linked to a state of stress in our cats, especially if another animal or person has arrived in your home, if you've moved, or if it has just returned from a vet visit.
- It could also be that your cat’s litter box is too dirty, difficult to access, or that it has to share it with another cat. In that case, your cat will look for another spot to do its business.
- Another possible cause: your little companion loves the texture or the smell of your duvet, or the laundry detergent you use to wash your sheets.
My Cat Pees on My Bed: How to Stop It?
While you try to understand the exact cause of this behavior, and if you can't stop your cat from accessing your room during the day, we recommend covering your duvet with a plastic sheet. Once your bedspread is washed and changed, you can spray it with a repellent spray that will drive your cat away. You can also spray a "deodorizing spray" in case the urine smell hasn’t completely disappeared to your cat’s nose. If your cat recognizes its scent, it may be tempted to urinate again in the same spot.
Next, try to clean its litter box with bleach; your cat will then try to cover that smell by urinating on top of it. Conversely, use white vinegar to clean up urine puddles because its smell is unpleasant for cats and tends to keep them away.
If your cat is peeing on your bed because it's stressed, you can try soothing it naturally, with valerian for example, by providing hiding spots or playing calming music playlists designed for cats (yes, that exists).
If the arrival of a new person is stressing your cat, try giving it some alone time and space to help it relax and feel at home again.
Although it may annoy you, there's no need to scold or punish your cat. It won't understand, and this would only worsen the behavior and increase its stress. With patience and empathy, try to understand why your cat is experiencing incontinence, so you can find real solutions (and sleep in a clean bed!). If the issue persists, don’t hesitate to consult a vet who can assist you further.
Have you experienced this kind of situation before? Share your tips with us for dealing with these incidents!
Je viens d avoir un petit chat de 2 mois , qui est le bb de la minette à ma fille..
Elle fait caca dans une des 5 caisses que j a dans l appart , mais pipi sur mon canapé où mon lit …sauf quand j y dort..
Je lave je lave et je lave à longueur de temps par jour..2 machines par jours..j ai 65 ans et 5 chats..j ai jamais vécu cela.. j attends ses 6 mois et je vais la stérilisé…j espere que cela va y faire..
La le vétérinaire va la voir vendredi et lui donner un produit pour essayer de la calmer si stresse..
Pourtant je me répète elle fait caca à la caisse..
Pas facile..
Ma chatte Babouche, adorable au demeurant, fait assez régulièrement pipi, voire caca, sur mon lit, quand je ne suis pas dans ma chambre. Elle dispose pourtant de 2 litières bien séparés. Je lui dit que ce n’est pas bien. En revanche, elle ne fait aucun de ses besoins quand elle dort avec moi sur mon lit. Maintenant ma décision est prise : je ferme la porte de ma chambre quand je n’y suis plus. Elle pourra par contre continuer à dormir dessus quand je serai dedans. Respirer les odeurs chimiques du répulsif, ça ne me plaît pas trop. Mais je l’adore toujours, c’est mon petit cœur.
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