Peeing on my bed

[April2]

I'm sitting here in tears and frustration because for the third time "someone" has peed on my bed. The first time was this last week, then again today. I had just spent the day washing all the bedding (including a mattress cover, sheets, blanket and comforter) and had put it all back on my bed (for the 2nd time this week) just a couple of hours ago and was getting into bed when I felt it, the wetness. I had to strip the bed again and throw it all back down into the laundry room.
I now know it's not the dogs. They were the first ones I blamed but it couldn't have been one of them tonight because they can't jump up on the bed by themselves and this happened before I even got into the bed. So it has to be one of the cats.
What I don't get is why one ot them is peeing and why on my bed! I wouldn't think they'd be able to smell anything lingering as I washed everything and the mattress is waterproof because it's a kingsize air mattress with a cover.

So now that I've got it narrowed down to one of the two cats, is there a way to figure out which one or do I need to take them both to the vet to see if there's a UTI? I hope to God it's not behavioral because I cannot imagine how I would be able to break that and I cannot live with an animal that's going to do that.

I didn't think either one acted stressed to me. They seem to be getting along fine. Is there a way I can figure out which one is doing this and if it's behavioral, how in the world do you break something like that?
I would shut my door but they tend to bang on doors that are closed. Help? :(

[LindaTX]

I agree completely with what Nancy just said.  I bet the spaying and change of routine by not allowing her into your bedroom will do the trick.  

I had to laugh when I read about them banging on your bedroom door.  I've had to start putting Aramis in the garage at night to stop the incessant banging.  It's the only way we can get any sleep.  Maybe it's because we are older now but my husband forbids cats sleeping in our bed anymore.  Five or ten years ago it was the norm, ha-ha....

[nancyjac]

Just because it isn't UTI doesn't mean it is behavioral.  The 8 month old unspayed one may well be in her first heat.  Being in heat can cause behavioral problems including spraying/marking with urine, but the underlying issue is still the hormonal surges.  Right now I would save the money for these iffy and expensive "behavioral" products and put that money towards getting her spayed.

[April2]

Well, gang, after spending over $100 I found out there's no UTI, it looks like it's behavioral. That was what I was afraid of, as that can be difficult to overcome.
After talking to the vet awhile on some different things to try, I bought some Nature's Miracle to remove any possible odor and Feliway Comfort Zone, which is supposed to be calming for cats. Someone also recommended Cat Attract kitty litter as well. Does anyone know much about any of these things? They are all pretty expensive. I just want something to work. In the meantime, I'm keeping my bedroom door closed.

[zodiacqueen]

Hi hon!  I also think that it's Abby because she hasn't been spayed, but it could also be a UTI.  I would definitely get the urine tested and get Abby spayed...quickly!

[oafydude28]

I would try a product called "Nature's Miracle".  I had the same thing happen with my male cat George after we used that he never pee'ed there again.  We have also needed to use it with him again after he sustained some brain damage and is blind and it still works.  If he pees in a spot other than his litterbox we use this product and he has yet to return to the same spot again.

[Jade59]

What?  You mean you don't want a litter box next to your bed? LOL

Good luck, April.  Hope there are no health issues and it's just Abby needing to be spayed.