Your vet needs to do some more testing to rule out urine crystals, bladder stones and URI. It's possible the antibiotic didn't knock out any infection she may have.

Yes, I agree - I think more testing needs to be done on your cat to rule out any physiological problem. Or you could even try going to another vet for a second opinion. Sometimes other vets could have more perspective on the situation.

Also, it sounds like your cat may be a little stressed out because there are so many cats in the house. Have you tried any stress-reducing remedies? Like comfort spray, or any of the bach flower remedies (Rescue Remedy). That might help her feel more calm and less likely to urinate in inappropriate places.

Most cats do NOT have a urinary tract infection, but when they do it's generally a whopper. I usually do a culture and sensitivity when cats exhibit signs like that, but 90% of the time it's no infection.

Most likely kitty has Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). It can be triggered by stress- anything in the household that has changed- or by causes we don't understand, or sources of stress we can't figure out (stray cat in neighborhood, etc). The signs usually resolve on their own within a few days without treatment. But if the source of stress persists, so do the problems. I love amitriptyline administered transdermally to both control the stress and to relieve pain in the bladder.

Bladder stones could certainly be a problem, but x-rays or ultrasound can rule that out. Crystals can also be a problem; most can be controlled with prescription diets. Bladder cancer is unlikely in a 3 year old cat. Diabetes and renal disease can occur in younger cats; blood tests and a urinalysis are helpful in making those diagnoses.

Since she is still having problems, I would strongly suggest another trip to the vets. Perhaps a vet who understands cats better is in order- most up to date vets know that UTIs are unlikely and wouldn't have given an antibiotic shot (Convenia- I love that stuff but not for this).

Hope this helps...

My two year old baby has started peeing occasionally in my bathroom sink and on the rug in the kitchen (it has a rubber backing). I took her to the vet and she had a slightly elevated ph in her urine. I was told to try CD. Which I switched over to, but that hasn't helped. She refuses the canned CD. Previously she was eating Evo, which I thought was one of the best cat foods. I've had her since 3 weeks and bottle fed her. We also have her littermate and two older cats. None have ever had a problem before, and we have three very large boxes, which I religiously scoop out daily. I really feel that it isn't physical. At first I thought she was peeing in the sink because she watches me on the toilet and put two and two together. She also twice peed on a pillow on our screened porch. It was a rubber backed non-scooting pillow. I think the rubber smell attracts her for some reason. I've been researching and am going to try 'Cat Attract' brand litter. There are a lot of positive reviews for it where it has cured litter box problems. I'll let you know how it works. Another thing, she does this right in front of me. When I tell her 'no', she speeds off, but seems to have no remorse. She will use the litter box when I'm cleaning it, too. No problems with me watching her. No problems with the other cats being in the box, either. She is very close to me and it sitting on the back of my chair right now. She sleeps on me and is the most affectionate of the four cats. All are spayed. This is a once in awhile issue.

I feel for you. My tortie started peeing all over the house, usually on soft furniture, about five yrs ago. We had her checked by the vet and ultimately she was on Valium at a low dose for about 2-3 yrs. I had her weaned off it for a couple months but she started again. We finally got her off the valium and she now has to go to the guest room at night. We've done this for about 2 yrs now, and she still cries at night.
She has 2 litterpans in there, a drinkwell water fountain, food, a bed, cat beds, etc, and still wants OUT of there. I try to sit with her for a while before bed.

I feel bad for her crying but the only other option is to put her down. We have lost many pieces of furniture because of her. I can't believe I still have her, but she is a sweetie, and the arrangement works.

How many cat boxes do you have for your 6 cats?

She has eight litter boxes. I got the Cat Attract litter, and cleaned and refilled the boxes with it this morning. We'll see how it goes.

Hi ! What happened to your cat...I also have a tortie that does the same thing..she is not ill either. Thank you

There’s no telling if Jeane is still around here. The last post was 10 years ago.

I will say we had a lot of trouble with our cat peeing on the bed, in our suitcases, and a chair which cost $800 to recover and clean. She was a nervous cat and didn’t like changes of any kind. She did get better when we set up a second litter box for her. She seem to like it.

I like cats, but trust me, she is our last cat.

My cat "outgrew" her bad habits. I think it may be been teenage angst! We have even put the pillows back on the porch furniture. She's still the most outgoing of our cats. And very loving.

Yay I will have faith that my tortie will do the same. Thank you so much for responding mine is quite loving also.