Cat Peeing on the Dog Bed? Find Out Why and How to Stop It!

Okay, so picture this: I’ve got this cat, right? Super chill, usually. And a dog, they get along fine, mostly. But lately, I noticed something weird. My cat, he’s started peeing on the dog’s bed. Not cool, man, not cool.

At first, I figured it was a one-time thing. Maybe the litter box was full, or who knows what. But then it kept happening. And it’s not like my dog’s bed is some ratty old thing, it’s actually pretty comfy. So I started to get worried, and more than a little annoyed. I mean, who wants to deal with that mess all the time?

Figuring Out the “Why”

So, I hit the internet, as one does. Turns out, there’s a bunch of reasons why a cat might do this. Stress, anxiety, you name it. Apparently, just like us, cats can act out when they’re feeling off. One article I found, mentioned that it can be triggered by psychological factors. It got me thinking, what could be stressing out my little buddy?

I watched them both for a few days. The dog didn’t seem to be doing anything to bother the cat. They were eating fine, playing like normal…but then I noticed it. Every time a certain neighbor’s dog barked really loud, my cat would jump and run. Could that be it? Maybe he was getting spooked more often than I realized.

Trying to Fix It

Armed with my new theory, I decided to try a few things. First, I made sure the litter box was always sparkling clean. No excuses there. Then, I tried to make the dog’s bed less appealing. Took away the soft blanket he seemed to like, even put some aluminum foil on it for a while (cats hate that stuff, apparently).

But the real game-changer was when I started working on the stress. When that neighbor’s dog went off, I’d call my cat over, give him some pets, and try to distract him. I even got one of those calming pheromone diffusers, just in case. Also, following some steps I found online, I made a cleaning spray with water, vinegar, and baking soda. After I cleaned up each “accident,” I’d spray the area down and let it sit for a bit, then blot it up. It worked pretty well at getting rid of the smell, I used a waterproof cover on my dog’s bed. Seemed essential, at least for now.

Did It Work?

It took a couple of weeks, but slowly, it started to work. The peeing incidents became less frequent, and eventually, they stopped altogether. I’m not saying it was easy. There were definitely some frustrating moments, and a lot of cleaning. But seeing my cat back to his normal, relaxed self was totally worth it.

I guess the lesson here is that sometimes, our pets act out for a reason. It’s not always about being “bad,” sometimes they’re just trying to tell us something’s up. And with a little patience, and a lot of observation, we can usually figure it out and help them get back on track. At least, that’s what worked for me and my little furry weirdo.