We've had a female ragdoll cat for 5 years now, and she is an anxious, pariah type cat. Since she was young, she seems compelled to pee on soft surfaces - couches, beds, towels, etc. We've tried for years now to alleviate the situation, and we have good stretches (2-3 months), but it always comes back. What we've tried:
- Pretty much every soft surface is either behind a closed door or covered in painter's plastic.
- We've added many vertical/climbing areas for her to retreat to and feel safe.
- We've adjusted feeding schedules to reduce stress (more food, less food, more often, less often... tried them all)
- We've had her put on anti-anxiety medication.
In short, nothing seems to make it go away. If we uncover all the surfaces, it will happen with 24h almost guaranteed. Lack of opportunity seems to be the most effective tool, but it makes daily living very hard for our family (covering and uncovering couches/beds, constantly reminding the kids to cover things back up). It seems to almost be a compulsion for her, and we are at wits end.
Any thoughts?
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