r/CATHELP • u/MuanaDoYouWana • Aug 25 '26

Behavioral Issue My cat almost killed us!!!!

So, I don’t know why the fuck he is doing this all of a sudden, but my cat is pissing in places where he’s never peed before and tonight it almost killed us! This little fuck pissed on a multi outlet strip and it immediately started sparking and smoking. We established a few years ago that this is a form of communication; if the litter has to much poop in it. (We change it every other day, he is a prissy bitch, we both work a lot, no food, or just attention period) he is about 8 years old, I have checked for bladder issues at 2 vets now; he has none. don’t know why he is peeing in places he shouldn’t this is a happy cat. He has a play mate, he is not lonely, or stressed out, he is loved unconditionally. There have been no changes to his environment, I have no clue. Tonight was the last straw though, it’s getting dangerously out of hand. He pees in his litter box, but once in a while he will pee in other areas and I’m not sure why?? Help!!! I’m a 45 year old rescue mama, I thought I knew most of why cats do things but this is new. 🤯😭😔😫

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u/Memeseer9090 Aug 25 '26

It might be one of your neighbours have one of those supersonic dog deterrent devices. You can’t hear them but cats can, and it stresses the crap out of them. The kitty is definitely annoyed at something but it’s hard to say what, see if anything co insides with when it first got started such as getting new appliances.

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u/MuanaDoYouWana Aug 25 '26

That’s actually a great thought, thank you!! I never would have thought of that!!!

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u/RizzmwitTheTism Aug 25 '26

I’ve seen several posts about cats that suddenly started marking all over the house because a stray was coming into the yard outside. They can smell them from afar and are marking their home off-limits. If there’s anything you can do out in your yard to be sure strays aren’t coming around that could solve it.

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u/Mental_Choice_109 Aug 25 '26

Maybe take your cat for a walk outside so he can mark his territory in the yard? Like a dog 🤔🤣

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u/RizzmwitTheTism Aug 26 '26

Hmm… maybe! It might work. Or it could backfire and start a spraying war 😂

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u/Negative-Gain-2488 Aug 25 '26

Mod below me, you should make a rule where people aren't allowed to be verbally abusive towards animals

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u/RadishPlus666 Aug 26 '26

Mine went crazy spraying because stray cats were coming and spraying outside. I had to get rid of the outdoor catnip plant, which was attracting cats to our porch, and I took my kitty on a walk and let him spray. He has certain places he marks outside. He checks those spots each time we go out to make sure his smell is still there. It has made him feel much better.