How do I get him to stop?

My cat has started peeing on our futon. He is 4 years old, and has never had this problem before. He is strictly an indoor cat and a couple of months ago he got out and was gone for 2 weeks. Within this time we got a female kitten. They get along fairly well, so I am not sure if this has anything to do with the problem. Anyone have any suggestions on how to put a stop to this problem?

 

Welcome to the forums! Cats often "act out" like this when they have something medically wrong with them . It's best to take him to a vet to rule out or treat any urinary tract problems. Good luck!

 

You also need to clean the area that he peed on thoroughly. I suggest Oxy-clean. You can add that to the wash and I would soak the futon cover for a while.

 

If you have introduced another cat into the household, I would say he is marking his territory. This is quite common in this situation, he is showing the new cat that the futon is 'his' space. After removing the smell, try rubbing a lemon on the spot. Cats dislike citrus. But until he fully gets used to the new cat, keep an eye on where he is marking.

 

Welcome from Pennsylvania.

I agree with everyone else. Best of luck.

 

Is he a male???? Ohh yep just read you said he, And yep make sure there is nothing medically wrong with him, he might have a bladder problem or something..
Good luck..

 

:m23: and welcome! Has the problem resolved? How are the two getting along? Any pics to share?

 

I am not sure if he has completely stopped or not, it will take a few days to know for sure! Thanks for all the replies and for making me feel welcome, ya'll are great!!! I do have pictures, but I am unsure of how to post them on here.

 

From Chessmind's post:

 

I can't get that to work for some reason( I promise I am not computer illiterate)! How do I post a pic on my reply??