I need advice!! Peed Off:(
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Fri 30 Nov 2007 04:38PM PST
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Taz has taken to urinating in the bathroom sink. Right over the drain.
Just a little recent history (within last three weeks): We have a new cat. Soon after, I went away and had a house sitter (with whom they were aquainted with). A day before I left (new cat had been with us four days), he (I'M guessing HE) urinated in a Costco heavy duty bag he often played inside. When I came back, he did it in front of me (in sink). He ALWAYS climbs inside the sink when I am getting ready in the morning.
There was some mental trauma while I was away, he stopped eating got the runs, went to the vet, yadda yadda. Drama Drama.
Anyway, when I got back and discovered this had occurred while I was away, I decided to neuter him tout suite. I was going to wait to let things settle down but he urinated in a cardboard box he plays in.
I've been home for about a week now. He seems very well adjusted to Marnie, his new sibling. He's a bit aloof with me but he has always been a snob. He has someone else to play with now. But, his appetite is fine. I get the morning love-ins and his voice is back...all signs show a healthy, well adjusted cat.
This morning he peed in front of me again!
So is this his new habit? Peeing in the sink? I can live with it if he doesn't do it anywhere else...will he do it somewhere else?? Anyone have this experience??
HELP!
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Sat 01 Dec 2007 11:18AM PST
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cats don't like change and a new cat is a big change. i'm guessing your cat is just trying to show the new cat who's boss. My older cat urinated when i got a new cat but soon he got over it. Your cat is just telling your new cat that that is his house by making it smell like him but soon your cat will learn that he can share the house with your new cat. He Might keep doing this but soon he'll stop. Good Luck!
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Mon 03 Dec 2007 09:37AM PST
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I got a little confused with the explaination...Is the new cat the one going in the sink? If he is then he may be scared to use the litter box since the other cats smells are there. I would give him a small litter in the bathroom where he feels safe. Then slowly move it out of the bathroom closer to the other litter.
My sister had a similar problem with a male kitten being added to a female home. She put out 2 extra litters and the problem stopped. And when he got older she was able to take away the extra litters.
If it's the older cat... Jewely is probably right. He's establishing dominance.
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Mon 03 Dec 2007 04:48PM PST
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Thanks to both of you. I think you are right. He seems to be back to his usual self. A couple times now he has jumped in to the sink and started to crouch and then thought better of it and stopped. I thought the fact that he continually beats the crap outta Marnie, the new cat, and has his fangs in some part of her at all times was a clear enough message that he's the boss!! OK, not all the time...they do sleep and they are craaaazy about each other:)
Got my paws crossedXX
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251 days ago
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my cat pees on the floor when i dont let him out only happened 3 times but hes litter boxed .... i would try and work out what is trigering it to happen and i mean sit watch and act dont just do it for a min or too do it for hour or so a day then act on it that how i worked out out my cats needs and all ppl should do this when a prob comes about and if new cats are in house they will be off for a bit till they get used to the new one keep and eye on them tho |
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251 days ago
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Problem solved: 1. Removed new cat. (friend adopted her) 2. Destroyed every blanket she walked by. 3. Disposed of sofa. 4. Make sure Taz's dinner is on-time and ultra-yummy. 5. Refer to Taz as "Your Holiness" and bow whenever he walks into the room 6. Take lots of blue bills...... =(^0^)=
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250 days ago
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and or u can do that ....... cos that works too |
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220 days ago
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lol that is too funny XD i just got the hang of making my kitty using his box but hes really bad at covering his poop. maybe i should make a topic about that >.>; |
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210 days ago
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Here are a few suggestions to your litter box problems: - Provide a box for each cat - Change litter daily - Provide constant access to a box - Go back to previously used brand of litter and/or - Discontinue new disinfectant - Move box to where it was previously used - Eliminate new or frightening noise near litter box - Move food and water away from litter box - If cat is only going in one spot, put the litter box at the exact location and gradually move it back to where you want it at the rate of one foot per day - If there are several places, try putting dishes of cat food in those areas to discourage further elimination there - Experiment with different textures of litter (cats prefer sandy litter) - Use a covered litter box for cats that stand in box but eliminate outside of it - Keep in mind that some cats are rather picky, and prefer to have two separate boxes (one to pee in and one to poop in) Anyone who has ever had the displeasure of litter box lapses in their home has probably asked the question "WHY!". "Why would my cat do such a disgusting thing in my home!" For the beginnings of an answer to this question, let's go back to how we train our cats to use the litter box. Think about it, how did you train your cat to use a litter box? If you are like most people, you probably put the cat in or near the litter box a few times and then counted on the cat's good sense to use the box later. Amazingly enough this method often works (try THAT with a dog), and the reason it works is because what we are counting on is not the cat's good sense but rather the cat's preference for a particular litter box material. Problems arise when your cat doesn't like or develops an aversion to the litter box that you have provided. Let's be fair here. There is absolutely no reason to expect every cat to like the same material, or even for one cat to prefer the same material over an entire life span. Ok, first lesson learned: You did not train your cat to use a litter box. At best, you offered the cat something recognizable as litter material. If your cat is having litter box problems then you will need to figure out how to make the litter box appealing to the cat. Here are a few options: 1) Pain or illness can cause a cat to stop using the litter box. Cats are very adept at hiding illness, so if your cat is having litter box problems then the first thing you need to do is take the cat to a vet for a medical exam. 2) If you aren't scooping the waste out of the litter every day then you need to start and start now. 3) Perfumes or other odors can drive your cat away from the litter box. Scented litters are unacceptable to many cats, and the leftover scent from a cleaning product could also be a problem. Get rid of the perfumes, and scrub those cleaners away before giving the box back to the cat. Remember that cats have an acute sense of smell. 4) Your cat may feel vulnerable when in the litter box. Is it in a noisy location (such as next to the washing machine)? Is it secure from little marauders like dogs and children, or even other cats? If the box is not semi-private, move it to a better location. 5) Remember those preferences that we talked about earlier. You may need to offer several different types of litter before finding the right one. Strange but true, some cats will not use the same box for urine and feces, in which case you'll have to provide two boxes. The type of box could also be a problem. If the box has a cover, try removing it. 6) Anxiety can lead to litter box lapses. Did some event scare your cat? This could be anything from a new couch to a new cat or even a new person in the house. If you suspect anxiety, confine the cat to a safe and secure place (maybe a bed room) until the anxiety has passed. Cats seem to hang on to their emotions, so the anxiety could last much longer than the actual event. No need to rush, leave that safe haven available to the cat for as long as possible. 7) If you have multiple cats, chances are you'll need multiple boxes, maybe even with different materials in them. There is one more important distinction that you'll need to make. Is the cat refusing to use the litter box, or is the cat spraying? Spraying is a territorial behavior and has nothing to do with disliking the box. For more information on litter box problems or spraying, consult with a trained behaviorist. Correcting the Problem The key to solving elimination problems is to make the litter box more attractive, and the area where the cat is soiling instead, unattractive. Sometimes, just cleaning the litter box more frequently or changing its location will correct the problem. Other times, you may need to experiment with different combinations of location and kitty litter to find a solution. You may even want to offer your cat the choice of several different boxes, each with different kinds of litter, to see which he or she prefers. At the same time, you must break the cat's habit of soiling in the new location. Be sure to clean the soiled area thoroughly with a pet odor remover to get rid of any urine scent -- or your cat may be attracted back to the same spot. It's important to keep the cat away from the area. Try covering the spot with carpet runner, prickly side up, or use a device that delivers a harmless static shock or that produces a loud noise when the cat comes near, to help redirect kitty to his litter box. Adding a room deodorizer with a scent the cat finds offensive - such as a strong citrus or floral - can also keep the cat away from the area. When to See the Vet If your cat continues to eliminate outside of the litter box, a trip to the vet is in order to check for health problems. No behavior techniques will help a cat with a problem that requires the attention of a veterinarian. Urinary tract infections are a common cause of litter box problems, which your pet's doctor can diagnose and treat. A urinalysis can also rule out diabetes. Other conditions that may affect elimination behavior include arthritis - which makes is painful to climb in and out of the box - and constipation. |



