To get help dealing with such behavioral issues, search for a certified animal behavior consultant near you by visiting the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants’ website at http://iaabc. org/consultants/cat. [1] X Research source Urine marking can be due to a change in the household, like getting a new pet or moving furniture around. Try to make changes gradually to help your cat adjust. [2] X Trustworthy Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Leading organization dedicated to the prevention of animal cruelty Go to source
For instance, frequent attempts to urinate with little success may be because of an infection or bladder irritation. Excessive drinking and urinating may be a result of diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or kidney failure.
Be sure to mention to (or remind) your vet of any medications that your cat might be on, that may have side effects contributing to your cat’s frequent urination. If your cat’s frequent urination (or frequent attempts at urination) is accompanied by serious symptoms or obvious distress (e. g. blood in the urine, crying when trying to urinate), contact your veterinarian right away or call an emergency animal clinic. To help diagnose the problem, your cat’s vet will measure their fluid intake and urine output, and also perform a complete blood count (CBC), x-rays, and urinalysis. [5] X Research source
Maintaining set mealtimes Moving furniture as infrequently as possible Keeping a set time for grooming (e. g. brushing)
Be sure to buy good quality food with minimal preservatives. [9] X Research source
Place extra water bowls around the house, or purchase a small drinking fountain at a pet store to entice your cat to drink. Replacing dry food with canned food is another way of increasing your cat’s water intake.
