The solution:
If he doesn’t already have one, get him a scratching post! And if that doesn’t work? You can either rub the scratching post with an olive pit or spray it with catnip oil. In either case, the scent should encourage him to use that specific spot.
Why does my cat wake me up at night?
Here we go again, the same old serenade every night: he meows in the hallway, jumps on the bed, chases our toes… in short, he wakes us up!
What’s the problem?
There could be several possible causes. If it’s a kitten (up to 6-8 months old), he may not yet have understood that nighttime is for sleeping. But if it’s an adult cat, the problem could stem from over-attachment to its owner (it gets bored without us), or, more worryingly, a neurological disorder.
The solution:
Try to give it some exercise before bedtime, and fill its food bowl with kibble. If it persists, ignore its demands. And if the problem continues, discourage it with ultrasound (using an ultrasonic torch, available at pet stores) or water jets (with a simple spray bottle). If nothing works, make an appointment with the vet to check for a neurological problem (common in older cats).
Why is my cat peeing everywhere?
It’s pretty obvious, cat pee is a no-go. Especially when it’s found everywhere outside the litter box.
What’s causing the problem?
It all depends on the position in which it urinates. If your cat urinates in a squatting position, there’s likely a problem with its litter box (it’s dirty, it doesn’t suit it, etc.). But if it sprays urine 20 cm above the ground, it’s marking its territory due to stress (moving, renovations, the arrival of a baby, etc.).
The solution:
Rather than rubbing its nose in it (which is pointless), remove the stains with vinegar water, clean the litter box, and change it. You can also plug in a calming pheromone diffuser (available from your vet), or isolate the cat for two days in a room with its litter box. Still no improvement? Consult a veterinarian to check that cystitis (common in cats), diabetes, or kidney failure (common in older cats) isn’t the cause of the inappropriate elimination.
