How to stop cat peeing outside litter box after bladder surgery & cone?

I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. Cats have weird brains, and often after a traumatic time trying to urinate, they start to think it is the litter box's fault and decide to pee elsewhere. First, you need to clean all urine with an enzymatic pet cleaner - this will break down the pheromones that you can't smell but he can. Second, even though he is cleared of the UTI, it is still possible that his bladder is inflamed. This syndrome in cats goes by many different names, including FLUTD or FIC. There are many different things you can try to help him out, including environmental enrichment, calming supplements, changing the litter and/or box to a completely different type, prescription anti-anxiety medications or anti-inflammatories. I will include a bunch of information for you to look at below. If you still have more questions, please post another on PetCoach, or choose a consultation to discuss this further in a one-on-one conversation with an Expert. Inappropriate Urination: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=633 Supplements for stress:
Zylkene and Comfort Zone Feliway Diffuser Special Diet: Hill's® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Feline Stress Environmental Enrichment: https://indoorpet.osu.edu//cats FIC/FLUTD: https://icatcare.org/advice/cat-health/feline-idiopathic-cystitis-fic http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=612 Litter Box Care:
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3638

The picture is not as good as seeing it in-person, but it doesn't appear inflamed and appears like the skin is healing well, which are good signs. The top part of the incision appears a bit crusty, so I can't quite tell if there is a break in the incision, or any other issues. You can take a cloth soaked with warm water and gently dab the incision to help remove the crusting. Just don't scrub the area. If you notice that the incision is open, then it's best to have your vet check her in the next day or two. I hope that helps and all is well with Nilla.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern! As for the eating, you can remove the cone temporarily to allow him to eat better. For the litter, I would recommend using shredded paper to prevent any fine dust particles from getting into the incision. I hope this helps!

He is probably still suffering from an infection/inflammation and he probably received muscle relaxant medications which causes loss of control on the bladder. once the medication course is over and he is healed it will stop, but until then it's actually a good thing that he is peeing everywhere, it means he is not blocked anymore.

I would recommend talking to your veterinarian about checking a urinalysis on Bageara. She may just have a urinary tract infection that can be treated with antibiotics. If the urine is clear then I would recommend doing blood work on her to check her kidney values. I would also remove the top to the litter box. Some cats just don't like covered boxes. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. I am so sorry that no one has addressed your question sooner. It is difficult to predict how the accidental tear in Belladonna's urinary bladder will affect her in the future. Most bladder tears, or cuts from incisions, heal very well, & very quickly, so I really do not expect there to be long term problems. However, I am a little alarmed that your veterinarian did not disclose that the urinary bladder was nicked during her spay surgery. That sends up a bit of a red flag about their ethics. As long as Belladonna is urinating, I would not be as concerned about the volume as most likely she is adequately emptying her bladder. But if there are future concerns, you might want to have her seen by another veterinary clinic, just to get a second opinion. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I would recommend making an appointment with your veterinarian. He could have something mild like a urinary tract infection but he can also have stones or crystals in his urine that is causing discomfort. They can check a urine to see if it is an infection or if there are crystals and he may need an X-ray if they are suspecting stones. I hope Simba feels better soon and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!