Examples include water guns a remotely activated device such as a hair dryer, a loud noise such as a shaker or air horn, or motion activated alarm. Other materials include bubble wrap, aluminum foil, contact paper or mousetraps place upside down. These will discourage cats from using certain areas of the house. Before any behavior treatment a complete physical exam, urinalysis, urine culture, blood panel, x- ray and ultrasound should be performed.
Urine marking is a normal form of communication among cats.
The problem may involve both urine and feces. This may be caused by a variety of causes. Such diseases include diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, bladder infections, bladder stones, pancreatic disease etc. Geriatric cats with arthritis, thyroid disease, cardiac disease may have problems accessing a liter box. Multiple cat aggression.