If your cat is urinating on horizontal surfaces, he may not like the type or condition of the litter, the location of the litter box, or he may prefer a different type of surface on which to urinate. Find a type of litter that your cat prefers, clean out urine and feces daily and the entire box weekly , remove the hood on a hooded litter box and provide one box for each cat in the household. Make sure that the box is in a quiet area and separated from the feeding area, and never punish your cat near the box. For surface preference, you can change the preferred surface by covering carpet with plastic or leaving water in the bathtub then removing it gradually, or place food, toys, foil, double-sided tape or citrus scent on the preferred surface. In addition, remember to clean all soiled areas with an enzymatic cleaner.
Inappropriate urination can be a more complex problem than described here.
Each case should be evaluated on an individual basis. There are several reasons why dogs exhibit this behavior. If a dog has fleas, a flea allergy or other allergy that causes the anal area to itch, they will scoot across the carpet or lawn to relieve the itch. Some of these segments may stick to the animal's fur and cause intense itching. The dog relieves this itching by scooting.