flame point himalayan female cat

Question
Our cat is urinating on the guest bed.  Can you tell me why?  She does not seem ill and is eating normally.  The only thing is we have a 16 month old daughter that has been eating up her attention.  Could that be why?

Answer
Hi Amber!
The number one reason for a cat to urinate outside the litterbox is a urinary tract infection.  I would definitely have your veterinarian examine her for a UTI.  This infection is easily cured with a short duration of antibiotics.
This may very well be jealousy over your daughter.  Cats get very stessed, very easily.  Urinating outside the box is also very common for a stressed out cat.
I would first have her cleared for a urinary tract infection.  If she does not have a UTI, I would definitely think that this is a behavioral problem, in which your veterinarian will have many suggestions for you, like putting her in a room with the litter box which will make her get the hint to use it....or spraying a lemon scent on the places in which she is urinating (cats hate the scent of lemon), and there are even a few products out on the market made specifically for problems like these.  Your veterinarian may also be able to prescribe a medication that will calm her down a bit until she adjusts to your daughter properly.
If she is not spayed, a cat in heat will definitely urinate outside the box.  Getting her spayed will eliminate the problem.
I wish I could be of more help,
Hilary