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From: (Jeff Harper)
(PawsForThought) wrote in message ... Have you had him checked out by the vet? Yes, I would definitely have him vet checked just to rule out any physical cause. Also, I would definitely add another litterbox. Some cats like to pee in one and poo in the other. Thanks for the input and concern for Curly (long haired & pitch black). What kinds of health problems could cause this behavior? Of course it's really hard to say, just guessing here, but it could be colitis, irritable bowel syndrom, or impacted anal glands for example. The vet would need to express them. It's really important he be seen by a vet, otherwise if this is his problem, it could get a lot worse, causing the cat quite a bit of discomfort or possibly pain. He could also have other problems too. The timing of it--happening when Ashley was away for awhile--made me think the behavior might be due to separation anxiety. And I was thinking that it might have continued after her return as a bad habit. It is possible of course. Are you cleaning the areas where he poos with an enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's Miracle? If you don't use this type of cleaner, the cat can still smell the area and will most likely keep going there. Having a vet check him out seems like the safe thing to do. Problem is, a trip to the clinic and an exam would be very traumatic for this little fellow. We'd like to avoid it if the problem's root is not physical. Yeah I know how you feel. My cats aren't thrilled with the whole vet thing either. But unfortunately it is necessary, I think, that your cat be seen. As another poster mentioned, perhaps you have a vet who makes house calls. In the meantime, I would most definitely add an extra litterbox. Also, have you changed the kind of litter, or have you placed his box in a new place? Is the location of the box somewhere private and out of the way of the general traffic of the house? Here is an excellent website all about inappropriate elimination in cats: http://www.h-o-tlists.com/pet1/inapelimin.htm Good luck, Jeff, and keep us posted. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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"Jeff Harper" wrote in message
om... While we were away on a trip for a week, one of my girlfriend's two male cats began defecating on the tile floor in the foyer by the door. Now that she is back, he still sometimes does it, despite his litter box being clean. We spray the area with a cat deterrent but that provides only a temporary fix. Any insight into this behavior would be most appreciated. Jeff Hi Jeff, Apart from a medical problem, cats poo on pathways and doorways that are well used . Dominant cats do it to mark territory but cats do it if they have had an upset to reassure themselves, the same as with spraying. Alison |
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"Jeff Harper" wrote in message
om... While we were away on a trip for a week, one of my girlfriend's two male cats began defecating on the tile floor in the foyer by the door. Now that she is back, he still sometimes does it, despite his litter box being clean. We spray the area with a cat deterrent but that provides only a temporary fix. Any insight into this behavior would be most appreciated. Jeff Hi Jeff, Apart from a medical problem, cats poo on pathways and doorways that are well used . Dominant cats do it to mark territory but cats do it if they have had an upset to reassure themselves, the same as with spraying. Alison |
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