Question:
My male Tabby cat never had accidents and now he has gotten so he urinates on the rug part of the time. He does not have a urinary infection -- had him checked -- and he knows he is not supposed to do it. What can I do as I don't want to have to get rid of him?
- Ruby
Answer:
Inappropriate urination is a very frustrating and common problem in cats. There is no simple solution. It is likely that something has changed in the environment, the type of litter, or something else in the household that is making him anxious. There are anti-anxiety drugs that may or may not help with this problem that your veterinarian can prescribe. You should ask your vet to run a complete blood panel to rule out metabolic problems like kidney disease or diabetes before starting any long-term medication.
Good luck to you!
Sara F. Jennen DVM
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Dr. Sarah Jennen graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine with her B.S. and D.V.M. in 1994. She was born in and raised in Arkansas, and currently owns a practice in Cabot.
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