Cat Peeing on Rug

Question
Hi Karen,

I have a 8 yr. old female cat which I have had for 6 yrs.  She's a wonderful, gentle and calm cat.  I have throw rugs in my back room to help with the snow on people's shoes.  The other day I noticed a smell and saw that the rugs were saturated and smelled terribly of urine.  I put those rugs in the wash and put just a junky towel down and overnight she peed on the towel also.  I came home from work and she pooped on the rug.  

No change in routine.  My family is gone the entire day (work & school).  My husband did try to bring another 3 yr. old female cat in about 2 months ago, but the other cat was so aggressive that we took it back.  So it's been about 2 months free of the other cat.

Someone mentioned maybe depression.  She's definitely not depressed....the good thing about the other cat leaving is the kids play with her a lot more and she gets lots of attention.  Someone also said maybe putting moth balls under the throw rugs so she avoids peeing again.  

I don't like doing this, but for now during the day and at night I put her in the basement with her food and litter box.  It is nice and warm and she has plenty of room.  I don't want to clean up pee all the time.

I would appreciate any advice.  Thanks again.

Angel

Answer
Hi Angel,

Usually cats change their litter habits when they are sick. I would take her to the vet to have her checked out. You also have to clean the area she has been using with a good cat urine cleaner. If she can smell her urine she may go there again. You can also try this stuff. http://www.preciouscat.com/
It works great. Good luck and write back to me to let me know how she is doing.

Ciao, Karen