Imagine the dilemma you will face if your pet cat, who is well trained, starts to pee on other
surfaces in your house.
It is even more frustrating when you clean up after your cat and make it suffer.
Rugs and plants are the most common places cats use to relieve themselves. You may notice the
cat peeing in plants to either annoy or get your attention.
Let’s dig deep and find the solution so that you don’t have the burden of cleaning twice.
What is the reason my cat pees on the bath mat?
It could be a problem if your cat uses other places than the litterbox and isn’t using the litterbox.
You might be able to see your cat using the rug as a way to communicate with you.
There are many possibilities your cat could be using the toilet rug as a litter box.
- Medical issues
Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), and other medical issues can all be caused by the cat.
This could be why your cat isn’t using the litter box.
Your cat may associate the litter box with a source of pain if it has a medical condition. If this
happens, the cat will likely stop using the litterbox and find another litter box. - Litter boxes
Your cat might have problems with the litter box, and your bath mat could be at risk.
Cats are picky about cleanliness and refuse to use a dirty litter box. They will use other items.
The litter could also be problematic. The cat will move on if the litter is stale or has a foreign
smell.
Cats love privacy, but it is not easy to tell the difference between privacy and suffocation. If you
cover your cat’s litterbox, it might not like it and quit using it.
If medical problems are ruled out, trace the problem back to the litter box, and the litter box
likely causes the issue. - Stress or marking territory
You should be ready for cat pee if you have more than one cat.
Cats are attracted to dominance, and if more than one dominant cat is fighting for power, then
conflicts can arise, and stress could result.
Your cat may become stressed and vulnerable due to this fight for dominance.
They would mark their territory because of stress and insecurity. This is done by cats peeing on
surfaces. If your cat does this, it could be because the rug falls under their territory.
These are the most common reasons your cat will pee on your bathroom rugs. Another reason
could be for you to notice.
If you put the cat on the floor and scold it, it will associate that as a source of attention.
It would get an immediate reaction from you every time, making it difficult to control.
What is the reason my cat poops on my bath mat?
It is not unusual for cats to poo on bath mats. There are many stories about how cats ruin
expensive rugs in homes.
It won’t surprise you if you have more than one cat in your home. But why?
A cat that lives in a household with multiple cats may feel anxious and threatened, which could
cause cats to feel anxious and stressed. Another possibility is that your cat is peeing on surfaces.
If your cat is feeling too secure, it may feel the need for its spots in the house. It may just be one
spot, but your cat might poop on it to claim its territory.
Your cat may be too familiar with the mat. Cats can often paw on soft surfaces, leaving behind
their scent. One such surface is the bathmat.
If the cat has problems with the litter box or refuses to use it for some reason, the cat will use the
familiar place.
The cat may use the bath mat if they are familiar with it and have not left behind any odours.
Young kittens may have forgotten their training. You can correct this by retraining them and
teaching them that they are being scolded because they don’t use the litter box.
How to stop your cat from peeing on the bath mat
Imagine your shock when your cat urinated on your bath mat after a long day.
It would frustrate you to no end, wouldn’t it? It would, to me.
To fix it, you can follow these steps:
- You should ensure that the litter box is clean and safe. This would resolve any cat litter
box issues. - You should change the litter every other day and ensure the texture is suitable for your
cat. - You should see a vet immediately if you suspect that the reason for the peeing is
medically-related. It is easier to treat infections if caught early. If you suspect the problem
is medical, take your pet to the veterinarian. - You can use a diffuser to help your cat stop peeing on surfaces. Even scents can be used
to soothe cats. - Using perfumed detergents and products to clean your mat can feel less cluttered. These
strong-scented products are not recommended for cats, which will avoid them. - White vinegar can be used to clean your mats. The disinfectant properties of the vinegar
would kill any bacteria in your cat’s urine.
These should be enough to get your cat off your bath rugs and back to its litter box. If your cat is
not paying attention, it’s time to address the problem.
It may be worth rethinking how you train your cat. You might feel like giving them attention by
scolding.
If they pee on the floor, you can give them some water. It would help if you did not hit animals,
which is a sinful practice.
How do you get the cat urine smell out of your bath mat?
You may get a foul smell from the bath mat and bacteria that can spread to your body.
Bath rugs and carpets can be a tiresome chore and could even cause permanent damage if it is not
done correctly.
It is important to fix the problem before it gets too long, and this can prevent urine from settling
in for a while.
Use paper towels or an old towel to clean the area. Blot it with cold water. It would help if you
did not use a steamer or vacuum cleaner to make the smell worse.
Use an enzyme cleaner to clean the area. You can also use the cleaner to disinfect the area and
leave behind a pleasant scent that will keep your cats away.
You can also use white vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio if you don’t wish to use manufactured
products. White vinegar would kill bacteria and diffuse the smell, and it could even keep the cat
away.
To remove any residue, rinse the area with cold water.
What could cause cats to go outside their litter box because of stress?
Any change can cause stress in your cat. A new roommate, moving house, or any other type of
change can all lead to stress. It takes time for your cat to adjust.
Do you think it is necessary to change the litter often?
You must change the litter every day. Your cat will not use the litter box if it’s dirty.
Conclusion
When cats don’t use litter boxes and bath mats for litter, they frustrate and annoy us.
This issue can be fixed by first identifying the root cause.
You may have a medical problem such as UTIs. You should immediately take your cat to the
veterinarian if this is the case.
In a house with multiple cats, they also like to pee in different places to mark their territory. It is
often a war for power, and sometimes it’s not even silent.
You could also be responsible for your cat’s strange behaviour by using the wrong litter box
specifications. For example, dirty, scented or covered litter boxes can cause it.
It is essential to rule out any medical issues, which can be solved relatively quickly with little
effort if this is the case.
