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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 |
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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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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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