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Cat pees on clothes
My girlfriend's cat has developed a habit of peeing on clothes that
are left on the floor. We think that she's upset because my girlfriend is working longer hours and not around to keep the cat company. Anyway, if you leave clothes (or in one case, a bedsheet) on the floor, there's a good chance it will get peed on. Last night the cat peed in a laundry basket full of clean clothes. Will Feliway help with this? My understanding is that Feliway has to be sprayed on the item or area where the cat tends to mark; putting this all over the floor and clothes would be impractical. And then the clothes would smell like cat pheromones. What about Comfort Zone? Again, I don't think we want the smell of cat pheromones in her clothes (although it's better than the smell of cat pee). What are some other options for altering her new behavior? Any and all advice is welcome. Thanks |
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The cat should be seen by a vet to rule out a urinary tract infection. You
cannot assume it is behavioral until this is done. Gail wrote in message ups.com... My girlfriend's cat has developed a habit of peeing on clothes that are left on the floor. We think that she's upset because my girlfriend is working longer hours and not around to keep the cat company. Anyway, if you leave clothes (or in one case, a bedsheet) on the floor, there's a good chance it will get peed on. Last night the cat peed in a laundry basket full of clean clothes. Will Feliway help with this? My understanding is that Feliway has to be sprayed on the item or area where the cat tends to mark; putting this all over the floor and clothes would be impractical. And then the clothes would smell like cat pheromones. What about Comfort Zone? Again, I don't think we want the smell of cat pheromones in her clothes (although it's better than the smell of cat pee). What are some other options for altering her new behavior? Any and all advice is welcome. Thanks |
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wrote in message ups.com... My girlfriend's cat has developed a habit of peeing on clothes that are left on the floor. We think that she's upset because my girlfriend is working longer hours and not around to keep the cat company. Anyway, if you leave clothes (or in one case, a bedsheet) on the floor, there's a good chance it will get peed on. Last night the cat peed in a laundry basket full of clean clothes. Will Feliway help with this? My understanding is that Feliway has to be sprayed on the item or area where the cat tends to mark; putting this all over the floor and clothes would be impractical. And then the clothes would smell like cat pheromones. What about Comfort Zone? Again, I don't think we want the smell of cat pheromones in her clothes (although it's better than the smell of cat pee). What are some other options for altering her new behavior? Take her to the vet to rule out a urinary tract infection, and if she does not have one, confine her with her box, food and water, and some toys, to a utility room or bathroom to retrain her to go in her box. I had a cat who, after the vet tried everything, including medication, he concluded just "preferred to pee on fabric." She actually peed in the middle of my bed on a regular basis. There was nothing I could come up with that would have upset her, so I don't think she was trying to get my attention or was bothered by anything. (This is another reason they sometimes eliminate inappropriately--they are smart and know how to get our attention! A new person or pet in the house, a change in food, a dirty litter box, or being left alone are all things that can upset a cat. There are more.) I found confining the cat worked because it works with their strongly ingrained sense of routine. It is hard, because you feel you are being cruel, but leave her in there 5-7 days, going in to visit and play regularly, and praising and petting her. When you let her out, if you find a peed-upon spot, take her to it and tell her "no!" then immediately take her to the confinement room, set her box up there, etc. For another couple of days. Repeat as needed. This works with my current cat with this problem. |
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On 10 Jul, 14:51, wrote:
My girlfriend's cat has developed a habit of peeing on clothes that are left on the floor. We think that she's upset because my girlfriend is working longer hours and not around to keep the cat company. Anyway, if you leave clothes (or in one case, a bedsheet) on the floor, there's a good chance it will get peed on. Last night the cat peed in a laundry basket full of clean clothes. Will Feliway help with this? My understanding is that Feliway has to be sprayed on the item or area where the cat tends to mark; putting this all over the floor and clothes would be impractical. And then the clothes would smell like cat pheromones. What about Comfort Zone? Again, I don't think we want the smell of cat pheromones in her clothes (although it's better than the smell of cat pee). What are some other options for altering her new behavior? Any and all advice is welcome. Thanks the feliway does not have to be put on to the clothes as such, you can get it in the form of 'diffusers' which you plug in to a wall socket and it disperses the stuff around your home and calms the cat. They dont' cost much and probably a lot less than buying all new clothes, ask your vet about them when you take you cat in and stop leaving clothes lying about for her to pee on too, that might help matters bookie |
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Cat pees on clothes
On Jul 11, 12:22 am, bookie wrote:
and stop leaving clothes lying about for her to pee on too, that might help matters that's an old wives tell |
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Cat pees on clothes
you take away the target you end the problem. especially soiled or worn
clothes. they already have an oder to them. "judas me" wrote in message oups.com... On Jul 11, 12:22 am, bookie wrote: and stop leaving clothes lying about for her to pee on too, that might help matters that's an old wives tell |
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You know it is a good thing to take to the vet to rule out UTI but I am
going to bet that it is not the case. A UTI would be not in a place where a cat climbs up to that more unlikely is behaviorally Have you change the soap or fabric softener. Have you ****ed off the cat any time recently other than the girlfriend working longer hours Also just because you washed the clothes does not mean there is not a smell on it or that it was truly cleaned. wrote in message ups.com... My girlfriend's cat has developed a habit of peeing on clothes that are left on the floor. We think that she's upset because my girlfriend is working longer hours and not around to keep the cat company. Anyway, if you leave clothes (or in one case, a bedsheet) on the floor, there's a good chance it will get peed on. Last night the cat peed in a laundry basket full of clean clothes. Will Feliway help with this? My understanding is that Feliway has to be sprayed on the item or area where the cat tends to mark; putting this all over the floor and clothes would be impractical. And then the clothes would smell like cat pheromones. What about Comfort Zone? Again, I don't think we want the smell of cat pheromones in her clothes (although it's better than the smell of cat pee). What are some other options for altering her new behavior? Any and all advice is welcome. Thanks |
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On 11 Jul, 01:47, judas me wrote:
On Jul 11, 12:22 am, bookie wrote: and stop leaving clothes lying about for her to pee on too, that might help matters that's an old wives tell ********, when my tegan (god rest her furry soul) was happily munching on our clothes we solved it by not leaving clothes lying around on the floor, on beds etc. if they were no jumpers or fleeces left around for her to chew on she wouldn't do it, simple, so she stopped btw I am coxing a crew at a veteran's regatta this weekend, right bunch of codgers, nice chaps despite the fact they are BARRY BC in canada!!!!! would you f*cking believe it??!!!! I'll wager they get disqualified before they even get to race for talking crap or something at the umpires, or arguing with officials, or trying to race whilst stoned out of their heads bookie |
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bookie wrote: that's an old wives tell ********, when my tegan ...simple, so she stopped hmmm, mine just haven't done that yet, or.. I do have all my dirty laundry in one neat pile. but not always, sometimes things are strewn around, just depends on how sweaty or quick I need to change, then I sling them! btw I am coxing a crew at a veteran's regatta this weekend, right bunch of codgers, nice chaps despite the fact they are BARRY BC in canada!!!!! would you f*cking believe it??!!!! what is BARRY BC? how cool bookie, you can tell me.. are they in trouble? I'll wager they get disqualified before they even get to race for talking crap or something at the umpires, or arguing with officials, or trying to race whilst stoned out of their heads If you say so, but maybe you could beat them to the jump by being plain spoken. I mean, actually tell them, no dope smoking. (you have to say that), then share your desire to actually win. Im sure you want to win! see... if they got all the energy to do the wrong stuff, maybe you can trick them into channeling it.. and when it's time to row, maybe you could talk mean to them, call them "pussies" and what not. pretend to get real angry with them. Sounds like a bunch of kids to me |
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On 11 Jul, 23:51, judas you wrote:
bookie wrote: that's an old wives tell ********, when my tegan ...simple, so she stopped hmmm, mine just haven't done that yet, or.. I do have all my dirty laundry in one neat pile. but not always, sometimes things are strewn around, just depends on how sweaty or quick I need to change, then I sling them! btw I am coxing a crew at a veteran's regatta this weekend, right bunch of codgers, nice chaps despite the fact they are BARRY BC in canada!!!!! would you f*cking believe it??!!!! what is BARRY BC? how cool bookie, you can tell me.. are they in trouble? I'll wager they get disqualified before they even get to race for talking crap or something at the umpires, or arguing with officials, or trying to race whilst stoned out of their heads If you say so, but maybe you could beat them to the jump by being plain spoken. I mean, actually tell them, no dope smoking. (you have to say that), then share your desire to actually win. Im sure you want to win! see... if they got all the energy to do the wrong stuff, maybe you can trick them into channeling it.. and when it's time to row, maybe you could talk mean to them, call them "pussies" and what not. pretend to get real angry with them. Sounds like a bunch of kids to me nah they are all about 60, they are veteran rowers, come over for a rowing holiday or whatever, went for 'practise' tonight (thats what you yanks call it isn;t it?) and they were rather reserved. they are from some place in ontario I thought canadians were all dull anyway? that nto the case? all the ones I have met were fairly dull but then when I lived there for a while but i was on a rather small town, maybe it is different inthe cities, dunno, I just could not wait to get home. what freaked me out the most was that everyone drives everywhere, noone walks anywhere, even to the corner shop, well weird |
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