how to stop cat from peeing behind the tv and computer???

[tobiiro]

hi, all.

i recently adopted an adult cat (1 year 7 months old) and she won't stop urinating behind the tv and computer. she was perfectly potty trained at her foster's home, but i guess since it's a new environment, she's a little confused on where to pee. so, i'm at a loss of what i should do... it's (obviously) an actual hazard and can be very dangerous, so i'm really concerned.

some forums say to confine the cat in the room where the litterbox is to teach them where to do their business, but others say that it's inhumane to lock them in a room. i don't think i want to lock my kitty in the room where the litterbox is as it's in the bathroom and i don't think there'd be enough space for her to roam freely in there.

i especially don't know what to do when i'm sleeping because she only urinates behind the tv when i'm not looking...

i think i might try to put some aluminum foil around the affected areas so she is deterred away from it...but tell me if that's a bad idea, as well...

how do i get her to pee properly in the litterbox?? also, she's able to poo in the litterbox it's just the peeing bit. i'd really appreciate the help as i have no idea what to do!! thanks!

I would get her a vet check to make sure she's not in pain or suffering with a UTI. One of the first signs of both is inappropriate urination.

If she gets the all clear then I would just block off the areas she's going to pee so that she can no longer access them. I once had a female cat who decided to pee in a random corner of the house - we cleaned the carpet with a pet odour spray and blocked it off and never had any further issues.

You need to clean with an enzyme cleaner or she will keep going there.

Think about and address any causes of stress for her.

Add another litter tray of a different type and with a different type litter in case she has a preference.

We've always confined kittens and new cats to a single room for a few weeks, with food and litter, and a nice snug bed. It's not cruel, it gives them their own safe space, and they get used to the sounds and smells of your house. Obviously let then out when you are there to keep them company, but keep them contained when you are out, busy or asleep.

Vets first to rule out infection because they don’t show signs of infection with a uti then buy the biggest tray you can afford and fill with a deep layer of ultraclumping litter.

i have taken her to the vet and they said she was completely fine, so i don't think it's a UTI--which is a relief.

so, i'll follow the tips that you have all listed. thanks!

Crumpled up tin foil (loosely). You might look like a conspiracy theorist if people don't know why but it totally works. They don't like the sound or feel of it under their paws.

One was always doing it until we put the foil down. Never did it again.

Clean area and put tin foil down. Cats hate it

I’d clean with white vinegar then when dry sprinkle loads of white pepper and then lay tinfoil - worked for us when ours decided the office in new home was her toilet