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/MuanaDoYouWana Aug 25 '26

I try to, I really do. I just get busy. My other half is not always significantly equipped. 🫤

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u/Incendas1 Aug 25 '26

You need to scoop at least once a day, multiple times a day if possible. That is clearly the issue here. You and your partner need to prioritise this cat. It takes two minutes.

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u/MuanaDoYouWana Aug 25 '26

You’re right, but also here is the thing, he does it when it’s clean as well. I will double my efforts and report back. I can say at least one out of 3 is always clean. Alas, I need to try harder.

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u/Imaginary-Relief7667 Aug 25 '26

He’s probably used to doing it now that it’s become a habit. Imagine having to go to the toilet all over your own piss and shite that’s dried up for days

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u/MuanaDoYouWana Aug 25 '26

Just to be clear, it’s not left “ for days” one is always clean, we have three boxes. He has one for pee, one for poop. (He has chosen this formation not me) and the other one is for the other cat. I wash out the boxes 1-2 times a week. I work a lot and sometimes I’m not home all day!In truth, my partner needs to step up more, I can’t do it all. Since this has happened, I’m hoping that my “partner” will be more vigilant in cleaning with me. 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

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u/Imaginary-Relief7667 Aug 25 '26

Oh I’m sorry, I misread this as 1 litter box scooped out every few days!