New cat won't stop wetting

[KodeMaster]

Hi. We recently adopted a year old female kitty after our first kitty passed away a month earlier.

We did not know nearly what we were getting into! Though she seemed sweet at the shelter, she will not stop wetting all over the floor. We recently figured out that, based on her behavior, she likely was an outdoor cat. We read up online about transitioning her to becoming an indoor kitty and have been doing things to help her make that transition. However, she started wetting again.

We got a pole with a feathery toy on the end to get her to play and she loves it. We set up a cat stand near the window and put catnip on it, which we replenish on a regular basis. We throw treats away from the door to prevent her from darting out. We use as much positive reinforcement instead of negative. We spray all the areas she wet with pet odor remover and discard all things she has ruined, including some clothes and blankets that did not come clean despite double washings.

Will our cat grow out of this with patience and persistence, or should we see the vet?

This problem is stressing us out, and the last thing we need is stress with all my health issues.

Thank you,

K

[KodeMaster]

Hi all, and thank you for your suggestions!

I apologize for the delay in posting. I just got out of the hospital yesterday. We will call tomorrow and make an appt. with the vet.

Thanks again!

K

[CML2014]

Hi KM,

Did you get to the Vets??? How is your little girl doing?/

Please let us know if you will, K?

CML

[evewisewoman]

Hello there,

I agree with the two other posters. I think this is probably a medical issue.
Please make an appointment with your vet asap.  Good luck to you.
Eve (  Sammy's mom) .

[zodiacqueen]

This is definitely a medical issue.  She needs to go to the vet ASAP.  I would also call the shelter and ask them if they knew about this behavior.  That will give you an idea of how long this has been going on.

Good luck to you and kitty!

[CML2014]

Hi KM,

I think you should see the vet. This is not normal even for outdoor cats. They are very private creatures with regards to their "bathroom" habits. I think perhaps she has a UTI--or urinary infection, or some other bladder issues. I am assuming each time she has wet in the house you have put her in a litter box.

Perhaps she does not like the litter you are using, or where you have her litter box. It should be in a quiet place with privacy, almost hidden away from everyday activities, like the laundry room or bathroom.

I am going to guess you have done all this, and I think I would investigate some medical issue rather than a behavioral one. Seems like she has the good life with you.

Others here may have suggestions, so keep us posted.
Good Luck to all
CML