That's why the best way to curb inappropriate elimination is to begin treatment as soon as you see the behavior developing. There are a variety of reasons why a cat would decide to use a corner of your bedroom instead of her litter box for her toiletries. Cats are very susceptible to stress when things change. That can include a new family member moving in, a move to a new house, a death or divorce in the family, the addition of a new pet, new furniture, etc. You will also need to find out if the cat is spraying urine to mark territory, or if it's just squatting to urinate in a new location.
Many cats begin marking as a result of sexual maturity.
Spaying or neutering by about 6 months of age cures most cats of this desire. If the cat is neutered and is still spraying, he is trying to let other cats in the household know that this is his turf. The first step in finding out why your cat is urinating in the house is to take her in for a thorough exam by one of our veterinarians. Before you start working on any behavior problems you must make absolutely certain that your cat is not ill. If, after a visit to the veterinarian, you determine that the problem is not physical, there are some things you can try at home to make the cat want to use its litter box again.