Peeing Mostly on the Kitchen Counter

[Melina]

Hi Seamus

Thank you for reaching out. I’m sorry to hear about the issues with your cats peeing.

Can you set up a webcam to determine which cat is peeing on the counter, or whether both are? Identifying the specific cat responsible is crucial.

Can you recall when the peeing behavior started? If the same cat is also restless, meowing excessively, and the peeing is a new behavior, I recommend scheduling a health check with the vet to rule out conditions like Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC), urinary tract infections (UTIs), or cystitis before considering any behavioral triggers.

A cat feeling unsafe or stressed in their environment is a significant factor in eliminating outside the litter tray. Happy to email you a Feline stress audit to check whether your cats are stressed.

Preventing the peeing behavior will depend on the underlying cause or trigger for the peeing incidents.

I hope that helps, and you can get to the bottom of it soon.

Melina

[James]

Yes, can you please send me the audit.

[Melina]

James, can you please confirm your email address? I can’t attach it here.

Thanks

Melina

[Cat Amanda]

Hi!

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this! Since you are already consulting a vet to rule out medical issues, you might try using an enzymatic cleaner to fully remove the scent, as standard cleaners often leave behind pheromones. To make the counter less appealing, try using double-sided sticky tape or aluminum foil, which many cats dislike walking on. Ensure you have enough litter boxes, ideally one per cat plus an extra, and consider providing high perches like a cat tree nearby so they have a better vantage point than your kitchen counters.

Finally, try increasing interactive playtime or using food puzzles to help reduce the restlessness and boredom that might be driving this behavior.