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Jealous cat...
Hello all.
(English is my 2nd language, bear with me ) Story of Coco, my brother's cat (we live together he rents a room at my house). Problem : cat pees 1-2 times a month outside of his litterbox. He's 9. Context : Coco lived from age 0 to age 6 alone. During that time, he would diligently use his litterbox, UNLESS it wasn't done daily (he was really intolerant to dirty litter, but can you blame him ) Then, my bro moved in with us. At first we had 3 cats, now we have 2 (mine, Pixie, and Coco). 2 or 3 years ago, Coco got really sick. Really, really sick. He was going outside whenever he wanted to, and at some point he just stopped and really didn't have any energy. He's the most affectionate cat I've ever seen (and I always lived with cats), he loves my brother with a passion, never seen a cat liking to be petted this much. And to us, cats are a part of the family. But when he got sick, he couldn't care if my bro petted him. We took him to the vet. Took a while but in the end was a liver disease (can't remember exactly what, but his skin was getting yellow and stuff). Treated him for it, but in the end he wouldn't eat, and got from his healthy 13 pounds to 7. We were almost ready to get him to sleep when the vet tried some anti-nausea medication: at that point, friends, you never saw a cat eat with a more ferocious appetite. We were SO happy. Now, my bro (who's 21) met a girl a year ago. It's his first girlfriend. She comes over pretty often and stuff. Since that, Coco's been sometimes peeing at other places than his litterbox. And it's not that he can't reach him, he has to get past it to get there. Now, we tried many things. 1 litterbox, 2 litterbox side by side, 2 litterbox (one upstairs one in the basement), nothing works. And he seems to be doing it only when the girlfriend is here. He's also a very dominant cat, where my cat (Pixie) is much more passive; they don't get along so well, but it's not an all-out war either, they just don't like each other's company. My sister's cat had a similar problem, and anti-depressant worked. But the vet we saw didn't want to prescribe them and wanted to run a battery of test, which my bro can't really afford at the moment. Ah, one last thing, for the past few months, he's (Coco) been drinking quite a lot. Anyone got any idea ? We're kinda desperate, aside from that the cat is in awesome health, but he's stinking up the house and stuff, and we don't wanna live like that... Thank you. |
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"Mathieu Paquette" wrote in message
... Hello all. (English is my 2nd language, bear with me ) Now, my bro (who's 21) met a girl a year ago. It's his first girlfriend. She comes over pretty often and stuff. Since that, Coco's been sometimes peeing at other places than his litterbox. And it's not that he can't reach him, he has to get past it to get there. Ah, one last thing, for the past few months, he's (Coco) been drinking quite a lot. Sounds like a Urinary Tract or Kindey infection - Take Coco to the Vet to be examined. -- Niel H |
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Niel Humphreys wrote:
"Mathieu Paquette" wrote in message ... Hello all. (English is my 2nd language, bear with me ) Now, my bro (who's 21) met a girl a year ago. It's his first girlfriend. She comes over pretty often and stuff. Since that, Coco's been sometimes peeing at other places than his litterbox. And it's not that he can't reach him, he has to get past it to get there. Ah, one last thing, for the past few months, he's (Coco) been drinking quite a lot. Sounds like a Urinary Tract or Kindey infection - Take Coco to the Vet to be examined. Would that make him reach even further than his own litterbox to pee ? If he was peeing randomly, like in my bro's room or something, my first guess would've been a physical problem, but he actually goes out of his way to pee in the basement, PAST the litterbox (that's close to the stairs), and pretty much always does it in the same place (not always but I'd say 90% of out-of-litterbox pees are made in the same area... Mathieu |
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"Mathieu Paquette" wrote in message
... Niel Humphreys wrote: "Mathieu Paquette" wrote in message ... Hello all. (English is my 2nd language, bear with me ) Now, my bro (who's 21) met a girl a year ago. It's his first girlfriend. She comes over pretty often and stuff. Since that, Coco's been sometimes peeing at other places than his litterbox. And it's not that he can't reach him, he has to get past it to get there. Ah, one last thing, for the past few months, he's (Coco) been drinking quite a lot. Sounds like a Urinary Tract or Kindey infection - Take Coco to the Vet to be examined. Would that make him reach even further than his own litterbox to pee ? If he was peeing randomly, like in my bro's room or something, my first guess would've been a physical problem, but he actually goes out of his way to pee in the basement, PAST the litterbox (that's close to the stairs), and pretty much always does it in the same place (not always but I'd say 90% of out-of-litterbox pees are made in the same area... Why don't you want to take him to a vet? -- Niel H |
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Niel Humphreys wrote:
"Mathieu Paquette" wrote in message ... Niel Humphreys wrote: "Mathieu Paquette" wrote in message ... Hello all. (English is my 2nd language, bear with me ) Now, my bro (who's 21) met a girl a year ago. It's his first girlfriend. She comes over pretty often and stuff. Since that, Coco's been sometimes peeing at other places than his litterbox. And it's not that he can't reach him, he has to get past it to get there. Ah, one last thing, for the past few months, he's (Coco) been drinking quite a lot. Sounds like a Urinary Tract or Kindey infection - Take Coco to the Vet to be examined. Would that make him reach even further than his own litterbox to pee ? If he was peeing randomly, like in my bro's room or something, my first guess would've been a physical problem, but he actually goes out of his way to pee in the basement, PAST the litterbox (that's close to the stairs), and pretty much always does it in the same place (not always but I'd say 90% of out-of-litterbox pees are made in the same area... Why don't you want to take him to a vet? We took him to one vet. He charged us 40$ to take 5 mins to check the cat, then said "I'll have to call a colleague who's more specialised in behavior". Then called us back 3 days later and basically, we really didn't like his attitude; it seemed like he was looking for a quick buck more than wanting to help us out. So we have to start over, get to another vet and all, and as I said, we're a lil short on cash. So I want to have some advice before I give in to any tests docs can ask. I mean, if you're pretty sure it's Urinary tract or Kidney infection, and that those are easily treatable, we'll go there and get him treated ASAP, that's for sure. It's like asking someone in your family who knows a bit about mechanics what they think might be wrong. If they say "the alternator" and when you get to the mechanic he goes "Ohhhhh that's the whole engine", and the mechanic seems kinda greedy (like our vet was), you kinda know he's just screwing you out of your money too. As I said, we love our pets, I'd give a leg for my cat, but cash doesn't fall from trees and if it comes to a 2k$ procedure to get him fixed up, or spend 500$ in useless tests just so the vet can give his kids better present next christmas, we can't afford to throw that kind of money around. In MY opinion, it seems to be a behavior problem, since he ain't doing it randomly, it's always when the girlfriend is around and stuff. That's why I posted here. But I ain't no expert, and that's why I ask around. Thank you Mathieu |
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I would reiterate Niel's advice; it could well be cystitis, often related to
stress. Please do go to the vet. Meantime, you do need to clean the areas with proprietary fluid such as urine-off. Once cats have started to use an area, they are virtually programmed to keep topping it up if they can still smell it. Fifth one down "how to clean-up cat urine or poo" http://www.celiahaddon.co.uk/pet%20p.../frameset.html http://www.cats.org.uk/catcare/leafl...0_spraying.pdf http://wizz-catz.co.uk/soiling.html http://wizz-catz.co.uk/catlitter.html http://www.fabcats.org/spraying.html Mathieu Paquette wrote: Hello all. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] Why don't you want to take him to a vet? We took him to one vet. He charged us 40$ to take 5 mins to check the cat, then said "I'll have to call a colleague who's more specialised in behavior". Then called us back 3 days later and basically, we really didn't like his attitude; it seemed like he was looking for a quick buck more than wanting to help us out. So we have to start over, get to another vet and all, and as I said, we're a lil short on cash. So I want to have some advice before I give in to any tests docs can ask. I mean, if you're pretty sure it's Urinary tract or Kidney infection, and that those are easily treatable, we'll go there and get him treated ASAP, that's for sure. It's like asking someone in your family who knows a bit about mechanics what they think might be wrong. If they say "the alternator" and when you get to the mechanic he goes "Ohhhhh that's the whole engine", and the mechanic seems kinda greedy (like our vet was), you kinda know he's just screwing you out of your money too. As I said, we love our pets, I'd give a leg for my cat, but cash doesn't fall from trees and if it comes to a 2k$ procedure to get him fixed up, or spend 500$ in useless tests just so the vet can give his kids better present next christmas, we can't afford to throw that kind of money around. In MY opinion, it seems to be a behavior problem, since he ain't doing it randomly, it's always when the girlfriend is around and stuff. That's why I posted here. But I ain't no expert, and that's why I ask around. Thank you Mathieu -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200609/1 |
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I understand that when they do this behavior, not using the box, is the only
way they can tel you something is wrong. He is probably sick. Perhaps a UTI but this is the only way they can communicate something is wrong. I doubt the animal is jealous of another human. Another cat maybe but not a human. Take him to the vet immediatley as to npot prolong any discomfort. Mathieu Paquette wrote: Hello all. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] Sounds like a Urinary Tract or Kindey infection - Take Coco to the Vet to be examined. Would that make him reach even further than his own litterbox to pee ? If he was peeing randomly, like in my bro's room or something, my first guess would've been a physical problem, but he actually goes out of his way to pee in the basement, PAST the litterbox (that's close to the stairs), and pretty much always does it in the same place (not always but I'd say 90% of out-of-litterbox pees are made in the same area... Mathieu -- Sally493 Message posted via http://www.catkb.com |
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Hey! I have numerous vets suggest when I come in to feed them canned
soft food for a week if I even suspect urinary tract infection and normally it clears itself anyways..feeding urinary tract gives Aladdin stomach trouble...and have you tried the vinigar trick? By the way my name is Kenda...and I have three cats....and I'm not a vet either but I always try that first..and if his abdomen doesn't feel like its got a ball in it its probably not urnary tract infection atleast thats another trick the a vet showed me...and sometimes when in public thier stomaches get tight anyways...I haven't had cats having "accidents" or "purposes" in years...since I was old enough to learn to bleach my litter box or use a liner...but I know how this cat jealousy thing works...do you have the answer for that one? My vet would get very annoyed with me if I took my cats in everytime I thought one might have a urinary tract infection....so instead I just check at home...-Kenda Mathieu Paquette wrote: Niel Humphreys wrote: "Mathieu Paquette" wrote in message ... Niel Humphreys wrote: "Mathieu Paquette" wrote in message ... Hello all. (English is my 2nd language, bear with me ) Now, my bro (who's 21) met a girl a year ago. It's his first girlfriend. She comes over pretty often and stuff. Since that, Coco's been sometimes peeing at other places than his litterbox. And it's not that he can't reach him, he has to get past it to get there. Ah, one last thing, for the past few months, he's (Coco) been drinking quite a lot. Sounds like a Urinary Tract or Kindey infection - Take Coco to the Vet to be examined. Would that make him reach even further than his own litterbox to pee ? If he was peeing randomly, like in my bro's room or something, my first guess would've been a physical problem, but he actually goes out of his way to pee in the basement, PAST the litterbox (that's close to the stairs), and pretty much always does it in the same place (not always but I'd say 90% of out-of-litterbox pees are made in the same area... Why don't you want to take him to a vet? We took him to one vet. He charged us 40$ to take 5 mins to check the cat, then said "I'll have to call a colleague who's more specialised in behavior". Then called us back 3 days later and basically, we really didn't like his attitude; it seemed like he was looking for a quick buck more than wanting to help us out. So we have to start over, get to another vet and all, and as I said, we're a lil short on cash. So I want to have some advice before I give in to any tests docs can ask. I mean, if you're pretty sure it's Urinary tract or Kidney infection, and that those are easily treatable, we'll go there and get him treated ASAP, that's for sure. It's like asking someone in your family who knows a bit about mechanics what they think might be wrong. If they say "the alternator" and when you get to the mechanic he goes "Ohhhhh that's the whole engine", and the mechanic seems kinda greedy (like our vet was), you kinda know he's just screwing you out of your money too. As I said, we love our pets, I'd give a leg for my cat, but cash doesn't fall from trees and if it comes to a 2k$ procedure to get him fixed up, or spend 500$ in useless tests just so the vet can give his kids better present next christmas, we can't afford to throw that kind of money around. In MY opinion, it seems to be a behavior problem, since he ain't doing it randomly, it's always when the girlfriend is around and stuff. That's why I posted here. But I ain't no expert, and that's why I ask around. Thank you Mathieu |
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is he always peeing in the same place outside the litter box? You mgiht
try to put a litterbox where he pees everywhere and see if you cna narrow it down? evn if its 20 gazillina litter boxes he won't be peeing on the floor I wonder if you just put it in the wrong place...that happens sometimes...-Kenda Mathieu Paquette wrote: Hello all. (English is my 2nd language, bear with me ) Story of Coco, my brother's cat (we live together he rents a room at my house). Problem : cat pees 1-2 times a month outside of his litterbox. He's 9. Context : Coco lived from age 0 to age 6 alone. During that time, he would diligently use his litterbox, UNLESS it wasn't done daily (he was really intolerant to dirty litter, but can you blame him ) Then, my bro moved in with us. At first we had 3 cats, now we have 2 (mine, Pixie, and Coco). 2 or 3 years ago, Coco got really sick. Really, really sick. He was going outside whenever he wanted to, and at some point he just stopped and really didn't have any energy. He's the most affectionate cat I've ever seen (and I always lived with cats), he loves my brother with a passion, never seen a cat liking to be petted this much. And to us, cats are a part of the family. But when he got sick, he couldn't care if my bro petted him. We took him to the vet. Took a while but in the end was a liver disease (can't remember exactly what, but his skin was getting yellow and stuff). Treated him for it, but in the end he wouldn't eat, and got from his healthy 13 pounds to 7. We were almost ready to get him to sleep when the vet tried some anti-nausea medication: at that point, friends, you never saw a cat eat with a more ferocious appetite. We were SO happy. Now, my bro (who's 21) met a girl a year ago. It's his first girlfriend. She comes over pretty often and stuff. Since that, Coco's been sometimes peeing at other places than his litterbox. And it's not that he can't reach him, he has to get past it to get there. Now, we tried many things. 1 litterbox, 2 litterbox side by side, 2 litterbox (one upstairs one in the basement), nothing works. And he seems to be doing it only when the girlfriend is here. He's also a very dominant cat, where my cat (Pixie) is much more passive; they don't get along so well, but it's not an all-out war either, they just don't like each other's company. My sister's cat had a similar problem, and anti-depressant worked. But the vet we saw didn't want to prescribe them and wanted to run a battery of test, which my bro can't really afford at the moment. Ah, one last thing, for the past few months, he's (Coco) been drinking quite a lot. Anyone got any idea ? We're kinda desperate, aside from that the cat is in awesome health, but he's stinking up the house and stuff, and we don't wanna live like that... Thank you. |
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