Why Did My Cat Pee On Me – 10 Causes To Know

Every cat owners know the smell of cat urine. As soon as it hits the air, it smells like ammonia. It’s difficult to smell it without scrunching your knows. If you’re like me, you couldn’t imagine smelling like cat pee, but suddenly, you wonder: why did my cat pee on me?

Cats pee on you when they are frightened. In addition, cats urinate on their owners when they are upset, confused, or has issues with incontinence and cant hold it.

Few cats will start to pee on their owners without a good reason. You might have adopted a demon cat if it happens unprompted. Thankfully for you, I have all the facts you need to know to understand why your cat has started to pee on you. 

Do Cats Pee On Their Owners

Yes, it is possible that a cat will pee on its owners. 

We all like to think that our cats would never wrong us because we love them, feed them, and take care of them, but we know that isn’t the case.

You can love your cat more than anything and still be peed on by him. This could happen only once and never again, or it can become a consistent, frustrating issue to deal with. 

There is almost always a reason for this behavior, though, and it isn’t that your cat has chosen to lead a revolt against you. 

More of the reasons are understandable. If you were a cat, you might even choose to the same thing! 

10 Reasons Why Your Cat Peed On You

Before you get angry that your cat peed on you, take a moment to look at this list of 10 reasons why your cat peed on you. The following reasons may explain your cat’s behavior. 

1. Your Cat Was Scared

When a cat is scared, there is a chance that they will pee.

This has happened to me before with a new cat. My kitten was finally getting comfortable around me, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to pick her up for the first time.

Well, it wasn’t.

As soon as I lifted her two or three feet off the ground, she got scared and peed on me.

I know she didn’t mean it because she hadn’t done something like that before.

Her fear caused her to pee without planning to.

2. Your Cat Is Upset

Cats can also pee when they’re upset.

I know that “upset” is a pretty broad term, but it is different than scared or afraid; however, your cat isn’t exactly mad either.

An upset cat is likely to pee on you if you bother them. 

When your cat is upset, peeing may or may not be on purpose. I’ll leave that up to you to decide based on your cat’s personality. 

3. Your Cat Is Mad

Angry cats will act out.

Some cats who have an angry personality or get angry can cause a stir and make things different. 

Here are some reasons why your cat may suddenly be upset:

• You told him no.
• You didn’t give him a treat.
• You locked him out of the room you went into.
• You adopted another cat or animal.

4. Your Cat Is Sick

When a cat is sick, there is a chance that he will pee on you, though this is probably an accident.

The first illness that probably comes to mind is a urinary tract infection, but we’ll get to that a little later in the article.

Any number of illnesses could make your cat pee without realizing it.

Your cat may be weaker than usual and struggle to get to the litter box in time to pee. 

5. Your Cat Is Getting Older

As cats get older, they are more likely to pee on you. 

Cats who are getting older will often have to pee more often.

If your cat isn’t able to get up as fast as he once did, then he may end up peeing on you.

Your cat likely won’t release his whole bladder when this happens, but it will be enough to smell. 

6. Your Cat Has Incontinence Issues

Incontinence issues often happen in older cats, but it is possible that younger cats can deal with incontinence issues too.

A cat with incontinence issues won’t be able to hold his pee as well as other cats.

An incontinent cat may leak or leave behind small puddles of pee.

There is no cure to incontinence, but if you speak with your vet, they may be able to prescribe medication to help manage your cat’s bladder issues.

The medicine will, more or less, tighten your cat’s bladder muscles, so he is able to hold in his urine. 

7. Your Cat Is Looking For Attention

When a cat is acting out for attention, it is possible that he will pee on you.

An attention-hungry cat could do almost anything to get your attention. As parents of humans will often say, even negative attention is attention. 

Your cat may also be acting rather grumpy if he’s trying to get your attention by peeing on you.

For most cats, peeing on their owner is going to be a last resort option, but it’s certainly one you won’t look forward to!

8. There Is A Change In Your Cat’s Environment 

Not all cats react well to a change in their environment.

Cats are routine animals, which means that they do not appreciate when their routine is disturbed in some way.

You could have moved the furniture in your living room or purchased new furniture.

With a new baby in the house, you may have decided to lock your cat out of the nursery, which he is not used to.

Even the smallest of changes can send your cat down a path that includes showing his distaste by peeing on you. 

9. Your Cat Has A Urinary Tract Infection

A urinary tract infection is one of the most common culprits to your cat peeing when and where he shouldn’t.

If you have a cat that is starting to pee around, including on you, you should keep an eye on your cat. 

Check to see if your cat is squatting without actually peeing.

Your cat may be able to pee a little bit, and the pee may include a little bit of blood. The blood will be easier to spot since your cat won’t pee very much. 

Antibiotics will be necessary to treat your cat’s urinary tract infection. 

10. You Forgot To Clean Your Cat’s Litter Box

When a cat’s litter box hasn’t been cleaned, your cat may start to pee in places other than the litter box.

Think about it: if you didn’t like your bathroom, you would probably avoid it at all costs too. 

When your cat starts to avoid the litter box or won’t use it, you should check to see why your cat won’t use it.

Most of the time, you may have forgotten to clean the litter box before you went to work, or you changed the litter to a brand that your cat doesn’t approve of. 

Why Did My Cat Pee On Me While I Was Sleeping

Chances are your cat did not pee on you when you sleeping on purpose.

When you’re asleep or just waking up, the last thing you want to do is find cat pee on your blankets.

In this case, I don’t think that your cat peed on you on purpose.

If you were asleep, there is a good chance that your cat was sleeping with you too.

Here are a few things that may have happened:

• Your cat had a bad dream that scared him.
• Your cat has incontinence issues.
• Your cat may have leaked during the night.
• Your cat marks his territory, which is especially common when you have more than one cat. 
• You may have accidentally locked your cat in the bedroom away from his litter box. 

I doubt that your cat waited until you went to sleep to pee on you, which hopefully makes you rest easier (no pun intended!).

Why Does My Cat Pee When I Pick It Up

Your cat may have peed on you when you picked him up because you startled him.

Although most people love to hold and cuddle their cat, not all cats enjoy being picked up. In fact, it may scare or even terrify your cat.

If your cat is scared when he is picked up, he may end up peeing, even if he just used the litter box recently.

You shouldn’t get upset with your cat if he pees when you pick him up. Your cat is suddenly lifted high off the ground, and he may not like the feeling of it!

Do Cats Pee On You When They Are Mad

An angry cat can pee on you.

Cats, just like children, can act out when they are mad or angry. One of the ways that they can do so is by peeing on you. 

You might not think that a cat would use his urine to show unhappiness with something, but it is not something you should completely discount. 

An angry cat will often target your shoes, socks, or bare feet if they are attempting to pee on you.

I haven’t often seen a cat jump up onto someone’s lap to pee; after all, your reflexes there are faster than your cat’s squatting. 

Do Cats Pee For Attention

Yes, it is not uncommon that a cat will pee on you for attention. 

Cats have several things they can do when they want your attention: meow, scream, pace, or even pee. 

Every cat will “ask” for attention in a different way. Your cat may choose to start peeing to get your attention. 

This can be an extremely frustrating time for you, especially if you believe that you are giving your cat adequate attention.

If your cat’s peeing persists, then I suggest speaking with your vet. It may be due to an underlying issue that will need more to solve than simply giving your cat a few more pats every day. 

Do Cats Pee Outside The Litter Box When Scared Or Angry

An angry or scared cat can also choose to begin to pee outside of the litter box, even if the cat doesn’t choose to pee on you.

One of the best indications of something being wrong is when your cat begins to pee outside the litter box.

From a very young age, cats instinctively clean up after themselves. Cats are very clean and want to be, so it is not normal when your cat begins to refuse the litter box. 

You should keep an eye on your cat and his behavior in this case. He may be acting more afraid or skittish, or he may be hiding more than usual, which should alert you to something being wrong. 

How To Prevent Your Cat From Peeing On You

We all want to prevent our cats from peeing on us, so I will leave you with a few tips to prevent your cat from peeing on you.

• Don’t pick up your cat if he doesn’t like it.
• Work with your vet to deal with incontinence issues as they arise. The same goes for urinary tract infections. 
• Do your best to deal with a angry, mad, upset, or scared cat. If it persists and becomes worse, you may be the target of peeing. 
• Give your cat as much attention as you can. 
• If your cat is uncomfortable or upset with a change in his environment, make sure to help your cat through the stressful time, even if you don’t think it is a big deal.

Unfortunately, there is no magic trick to 100% preventing your cat from ever peeing on you, but I think there is this old saying: “Happy cat, happy life.” …Or something like that.