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Pooping outside litter box
Hi, I'm new to this group and I apologize if this topic has already
been covered. My 10-year-old cat has always pooped outside the litter box if it was too dirty for her. So about a year ago, I got a self-cleaning litter box. She always pees in the box, but if things aren't going her way -- my boyfriend is there too long, in her mind taking my attention away from her; she doesn't get fed as much as she'd like; I'm sleeping late -- she poops outside the box. I have bought some enzyme cleaner to clean the spots, hoping it will keep her from using the same spot again. No such luck. I have two cats. I've done some research on this and seen the recommendation that you establish separate litter boxes for them. But I've had both of these cats since they were kittens and they have ALWAYS shared a box. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear it. Otherwise I've just decided she is spoiled rotten and resigned myself to cleaning up poop. Thank you. |
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writer272002 wrote in
ps.com: Hi, I'm new to this group and I apologize if this topic has already been covered. My 10-year-old cat has always pooped outside the litter box if it was too dirty for her. So about a year ago, I got a self-cleaning litter box. She always pees in the box, but if things aren't going her way -- my boyfriend is there too long, in her mind taking my attention away from her; she doesn't get fed as much as she'd like; I'm sleeping late -- she poops outside the box. She can't talk, and that is how a lot of cats express feelings of anger, anxiety, frustration, loneliness, etc. etc. I have bought some enzyme cleaner to clean the spots, hoping it will keep her from using the same spot again. No such luck. I have two cats. I've done some research on this and seen the recommendation that you establish separate litter boxes for them. But I've had both of these cats since they were kittens and they have ALWAYS shared a box. Cats, like people, change as they get older. I would put another litter box close to this one, and another one somewhere else in the house/apt so that she will always have a clean box to go into. I had a cat who refused to use the box if there was anything in it, so I had to scoop as soon as he used it. Anyway, it's worth a try. Bobble -- Have you hugged your cat today? Sonny's web page -- http://web.ncf.ca/ai151/index2.html |
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Pooping outside litter box
On 13 Jul, 22:35, writer272002 wrote:
Hi, I'm new to this group and I apologize if this topic has already been covered. My 10-year-old cat has always pooped outside the litter box if it was too dirty for her. So about a year ago, I got a self-cleaning litter box. She always pees in the box, but if things aren't going her way -- my boyfriend is there too long, in her mind taking my attention away from her; she doesn't get fed as much as she'd like; I'm sleeping late -- she poops outside the box. I have bought some enzyme cleaner to clean the spots, hoping it will keep her from using the same spot again. No such luck. I have two cats. I've done some research on this and seen the recommendation that you establish separate litter boxes for them. But I've had both of these cats since they were kittens and they have ALWAYS shared a box. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear it. Otherwise I've just decided she is spoiled rotten and resigned myself to cleaning up poop. Thank you. Does she always foul in the same space? Sheelagh |
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Well, she has two "spots." But yeah, it's usually one of those two.
Thanks Bobbie. I might look into doing that. It's worth a shot. |
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On 13 Jul, 22:35, writer272002 wrote:
Hi, I'm new to this group and I apologize if this topic has already been covered. My 10-year-old cat has always pooped outside the litter box if it was too dirty for her. So about a year ago, I got a self-cleaning litter box. She always pees in the box, but if things aren't going her way -- my boyfriend is there too long, in her mind taking my attention away from her; she doesn't get fed as much as she'd like; I'm sleeping late -- she poops outside the box. I have bought some enzyme cleaner to clean the spots, hoping it will keep her from using the same spot again. No such luck. I have two cats. I've done some research on this and seen the recommendation that you establish separate litter boxes for them. But I've had both of these cats since they were kittens and they have ALWAYS shared a box. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear it. Otherwise I've just decided she is spoiled rotten and resigned myself to cleaning up poop. Thank you. I meant to ask you if it was on a carpeted floor or a bare floor too? There was a reason to my madness here. I think that Bobblespin has given you some very good idea's there. If that doesn't work, I was going to suggest that you try putting newspaper where she normally goes, on top of a one sided rubber bath mat, with absorbent side up if it is a carpet to stop it staining it, or the flip side, according which surface it is. This way, you can simply roll the news paper up & throw it way. If it is a carpet, then @ least it won't stain where she keeps going. It also makes clearing up easier & if it works, you can have couple on the go. One whilst the other is laundered I know that when you get to this stage, anything @ all is worth a go. Try what Bobblespin suggests first & standing ready with the poop scoop. If that doesn't work, then try & give the newspaper on top of an absorbent bath mat, so that disposing of it is slightly easier & it doesn't mark your floors either. Good Luck ) Sheelagh |
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It's a hardwood floor. And that's a good plan.
I will give all of your ideas a shot! THANKS! |
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On 14 Jul, 22:30, writer272002 wrote:
It's a hardwood floor. And that's a good plan. I will give all of your ideas a shot! THANKS! You are most welcome. I hope this works for you. Do let us know, & if it doesn't, we will just have to get right back in the think tank, Lol.. All photos very welcome of course, Good Luck, Sheelagh "o" |
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My male is peeing in new home???????? Wont stop. Himilayan, Happy cat.
Female is fine??? |
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On 16 Jul, 23:09, wrote:
My male is peeing in new home???????? Wont stop. Himilayan, Happy cat. Female is fine??? I think that there must be some residual cat pee from past tenants or owners cats. I can't be certain of course, & I am not a betting woman.. Having said that, the reason that males spray /mark /pee, is usually because they can smell the residual spraying, & he is covering it up with his on scent. Now I am not a betting woman, but I would eat my left flip flop, if I am not right in my assumption. (Do you have any idea what left footed flip-flops taste like, lol)? The reason for doing this is so that any other passing cat knows that this is now *His* place, & they would do well to remember so too.. He isn't doing it to annoy you- only to establish the fact that it is his home, his pride and his territory. Actually, sometimes females do this too, but normally it is only un- spayed cats that do so, & the smell is nowhere near as offensive either. Your cat may be neutered already, but if he was allowed to reach sexual maturity, then it is already second nature to him to spray and cover the scent of a previous cat. Your best bet is to invest in 2 separate products starting with a removal remedy, then a relaxing pheromone so that he doesn't feel the need to to mark all over your new home. I will give you a link to both products to give you some idea of what you need to look for. this is for the removal of the scent that he is trying to cover or mask. http://www.urine-off.com/?gclid=CPj3...FSdPEgodWRhN1Q And, this one one to relax him so that he doesn't feel the stress and the need to spray your new home. http://www.catfaeries.com/feliway.html I hope that this works for you. |
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On 16 Jul, 23:09, wrote:
My male is peeing in new home???????? Wont stop. Himilayan, Happy cat. Female is fine??? I have actually replied to this post, but I can't see it posted despite the fact that It was successfully posted. I imagine that there is a gremlin on the rampage yet again today? I think I will wait and see rather than post & re post only to see the same post answered 3 times. Now that would be Typical, Lol ;o) Sheelagh |
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