How Do You Stop A Cat From Using The Rug As A Toilet?
Cats’ inability to communicate with humans is a source of endless frustration to both. When something is bothering your cat, he may begin using the rug as a toilet as a way to let you know. Discouraging the behavior is only half of the solution. Finding out how to make your cat happy again is also important to stop the behavior. Take your cat to the vet. If your cat has suddenly started peeing or pooping on the carpet, it could indicate a urinary tract infection or other medical problem. Thoroughly clean any spot on the carpet where the cat has done his business with a pet cleaner and odor remover. Spray the areas of rug your cat has used as a toilet with a strongly scented cat spray deterrent. Alternately, you can close off the room and deny your cat access to it. Add further deterrents if your cat keeps using the rug as a toilet. One option is to place a carpet runner with the pointy side up on your rug to make it unpleasant for the cat to walk there. Replace the litter box if your c
