Anyone that has a cat that has decided to stop using his litter box knows the nightmare that inappropriate urination can be.
It doesn't matter how much you love your cat.
If he isn't using his litter box and the smell of urine is all over your home, it's time to take action.
In this article, I will talk about 3 proven methods to stop cats from urinating in the house.
The very first thing you need to do is get your cat in to see a veterinarian.
The number one cause of inappropriate urination in cats is related to medical issues.
If your cat has a urinary tract infection (UTI), he is very likely to try to send you a message by peeing outside his box.
Bring your cat in to see a vet and get a full check up done as well as a urinalysis if necessary.
This is the first step before moving onto the next 2 methods.
The second thing you can try is to add another litter box.
The general rule of thumb is that you should have 1 more box than you have cats.
This can seem a little daunting if you have more than one cat but a multiple cat household makes this all the more important.
Ideally try to put the second box somewhere other than where the original one is located and nowhere close to where your cat eats or drinks.
This will just give your cat options and potentially rule out whether it's something about the location of your litter box that is causing the cat to avoid the area.
The third technique is to try using a product called Feliway.
This is a synthetic facial pheromone that has a calming effect on cats and can often stop cats from urinating in the house.