another cat spraying scenerio

We had two cats, a male and a female for a few years and never had a
problem with them using the litter box. Occasionally the male will
deficate on a rug near the box if it isn't absolutly perfectly clean.
(This only has happened a few times) Both animals are neutered/spayed.
About a year ago, our next door neighbors moved out leaving there male
cat behind so we took him in. He is neutered, very rambunctious, wants
to play with the female constantly, and bothers the hell out of the
other male cat. He never has used a litterbox and pretty much lives
outside most of the time. (He prefers the outdoors, always at the door
to go out) Occationally we will find a plastic bag has been urinated
on or maybe even clothes occationally. He doesn't squat, he sprays.
The problem we have is that because it is so cold outdoors, we fear
for his life so he has been indoors lately. He now has expanded his
areas of urinating to other areas of the house. He acts normal as far
as eating, energy, etc. just urinating in the house more often and no
way he goes to the litter box. Can a cat learn to squat and urinate?
Also, without taking him to a vet, can you check for urinary
infections without taking him? He can be a handfull to take somewhere,
this guy is pretty wild. Any suggestions.
walt

For three cats you need at least three boxes (the rule of thumb is one per
cat plus one). Please make sure you have enough boxes. You cannot determine
a urinary tract infection without him seeing a vet.
Gail
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We had two cats, a male and a female for a few years and never had a
problem with them using the litter box. Occasionally the male will
deficate on a rug near the box if it isn't absolutly perfectly clean.
(This only has happened a few times) Both animals are neutered/spayed.
About a year ago, our next door neighbors moved out leaving there male
cat behind so we took him in. He is neutered, very rambunctious, wants
to play with the female constantly, and bothers the hell out of the
other male cat. He never has used a litterbox and pretty much lives
outside most of the time. (He prefers the outdoors, always at the door
to go out) Occationally we will find a plastic bag has been urinated
on or maybe even clothes occationally. He doesn't squat, he sprays.
The problem we have is that because it is so cold outdoors, we fear
for his life so he has been indoors lately. He now has expanded his
areas of urinating to other areas of the house. He acts normal as far
as eating, energy, etc. just urinating in the house more often and no
way he goes to the litter box. Can a cat learn to squat and urinate?
Also, without taking him to a vet, can you check for urinary
infections without taking him? He can be a handfull to take somewhere,
this guy is pretty wild. Any suggestions.
walt

For three cats you need at least three boxes (the rule of thumb is one per
cat plus one). Please make sure you have enough boxes. You cannot determine
a urinary tract infection without him seeing a vet.
Gail
"wallster" wrote in message
om...
We had two cats, a male and a female for a few years and never had a
problem with them using the litter box. Occasionally the male will
deficate on a rug near the box if it isn't absolutly perfectly clean.
(This only has happened a few times) Both animals are neutered/spayed.
About a year ago, our next door neighbors moved out leaving there male
cat behind so we took him in. He is neutered, very rambunctious, wants
to play with the female constantly, and bothers the hell out of the
other male cat. He never has used a litterbox and pretty much lives
outside most of the time. (He prefers the outdoors, always at the door
to go out) Occationally we will find a plastic bag has been urinated
on or maybe even clothes occationally. He doesn't squat, he sprays.
The problem we have is that because it is so cold outdoors, we fear
for his life so he has been indoors lately. He now has expanded his
areas of urinating to other areas of the house. He acts normal as far
as eating, energy, etc. just urinating in the house more often and no
way he goes to the litter box. Can a cat learn to squat and urinate?
Also, without taking him to a vet, can you check for urinary
infections without taking him? He can be a handfull to take somewhere,
this guy is pretty wild. Any suggestions.
walt

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We had two cats, a male and a female for a few years and never had a
problem with them using the litter box. Occasionally the male will
deficate on a rug near the box if it isn't absolutly perfectly clean.
(This only has happened a few times) Both animals are neutered/spayed.
About a year ago, our next door neighbors moved out leaving there male
cat behind so we took him in. He is neutered, very rambunctious, wants
to play with the female constantly, and bothers the hell out of the
other male cat. He never has used a litterbox and pretty much lives
outside most of the time. (He prefers the outdoors, always at the door
to go out) Occationally we will find a plastic bag has been urinated
on or maybe even clothes occationally. He doesn't squat, he sprays.
The problem we have is that because it is so cold outdoors, we fear
for his life so he has been indoors lately. He now has expanded his
areas of urinating to other areas of the house. He acts normal as far
as eating, energy, etc. just urinating in the house more often and no
way he goes to the litter box. Can a cat learn to squat and urinate?
Also, without taking him to a vet, can you check for urinary
infections without taking him? He can be a handfull to take somewhere,
this guy is pretty wild. Any suggestions.
walt

As far as urine testing, yes you can just bring in a sample. The best
way to get one is to clean an empty litter box, line with plastic
(trash bag) and keep him alone in a room overnight. Hopefully he will
pee in the box. Then, you can just tilt the box into a container to
collect the urine.

HTH
Beth

(wallster) wrote in message . com...
We had two cats, a male and a female for a few years and never had a
problem with them using the litter box. Occasionally the male will
deficate on a rug near the box if it isn't absolutly perfectly clean.
(This only has happened a few times) Both animals are neutered/spayed.
About a year ago, our next door neighbors moved out leaving there male
cat behind so we took him in. He is neutered, very rambunctious, wants
to play with the female constantly, and bothers the hell out of the
other male cat. He never has used a litterbox and pretty much lives
outside most of the time. (He prefers the outdoors, always at the door
to go out) Occationally we will find a plastic bag has been urinated
on or maybe even clothes occationally. He doesn't squat, he sprays.
The problem we have is that because it is so cold outdoors, we fear
for his life so he has been indoors lately. He now has expanded his
areas of urinating to other areas of the house. He acts normal as far
as eating, energy, etc. just urinating in the house more often and no
way he goes to the litter box. Can a cat learn to squat and urinate?
Also, without taking him to a vet, can you check for urinary
infections without taking him? He can be a handfull to take somewhere,
this guy is pretty wild. Any suggestions.
walt

As far as urine testing, yes you can just bring in a sample. The best
way to get one is to clean an empty litter box, line with plastic
(trash bag) and keep him alone in a room overnight. Hopefully he will
pee in the box. Then, you can just tilt the box into a container to
collect the urine.

HTH
Beth