Calming and Reassuring Your Cat:
Even though you are exhausted, sleep deprived, and probably feeling out of sorts yourself, be sure to take half an hour each day to do some activity with your cat. Whether it’s cuddling and giving them tummy rubs, playing with them, offering treats or a treat puzzle toy for cats, or just spending time together and talking to your cat in a soothing, reassuring tone, this can help to reduce your cat’s anxiety tremendously.
If you need to take things a step further, products like Feliway, a synthetic cat pheromone that you simply plug into an electrical outlet, can further help reduce anxiety in cats. You can order Feliway online through our online cat products store.
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Patience and Persistence
Don’t forget who your “first baby” was. Your cat deserves every chance you can give them, no matter how angry it makes you to find cat pee where it doesn’t belong.
It’s important to give your cat time to adjust to the new changes in your home. Patience, understanding, and consistent care can help your cat return to their normal behavior. While it can be frustrating to deal with litter box issues, it’s important to remember that your cat is not acting out of spite or anger (or jealousy). They’re simply communicating their stress in the only way they know how.
When Rehoming Your Cat Is the Best Option
Despite your best efforts, some cats may not adjust well to a new baby in the home at all. In these cases, rehoming your cat into a child-free home might be the best option for your their wellbeing.
Remember, your cat peeing outside the litter box doesn’t make them “unadoptable”, however, you must solve the puzzle behind this behavior before you can offer them to a new home. Once you determine that the stress of the new baby is causing the improper elimination, you can legitimately state that the cat will not have the issue in a home with the right environment, no children, and a quiet, serene space where there aren’t too many surprises from day to day. Many potential adopters are looking for a mature cat to fit into a calm, adult household, particularly senior cat lovers.
By taking the time to understand and work through these issues, you are demonstrating that these behaviors can be managed in the right environment, making your cat an attractive prospect to the right adopter.
When you are faced with this difficult decision, Pet Rehoming Network can offer invaluable assistance. We can help you navigate the cat rehoming process, ensuring your cat finds a suitable new home where they will be well cared for and loved.
For more information, visit our contact page to reach out to us. We will then call you to discuss your situation and explore the options available to you and your feline friend.
We hope this article has helped you understand the reasons behind your cat peeing outside the litter box with the arrival of your new baby. Feel free to reach out to us if you need assistance.
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Deborah Moore
Pet Rehoming Network
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