Pooing in the bath

Boyfie has done this three times in his life. First time was when he could
not get out, second time was Christmas Day when he well annoyed with me,
third time huge snow.
It's easy to clean up but why does he not use the litter box in the bathroom
near the bath?
It's a nice lb,with earth and leaves in in a quiet place but somehow he will
not use it.
If he is desperate he uses the bath. I never tell him off about it but I
wonder why he can't use the litter box a few feet away.

The litter box is there for bad weather, continuous rain or snow if he
cannot go out. He just refuses to use it.
He would rather go out into a blizzard.
(but not into 5 inches of snow)

Tweed

On Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:28:28 +0000, Christina Websell wrote:

Boyfie has done this three times in his life. First time was when he could
not get out, second time was Christmas Day when he well annoyed with me,
third time huge snow.
It's easy to clean up but why does he not use the litter box in the bathroom
near the bath?
It's a nice lb,with earth and leaves in in a quiet place but somehow he will
not use it.
If he is desperate he uses the bath. I never tell him off about it but I
wonder why he can't use the litter box a few feet away.

The litter box is there for bad weather, continuous rain or snow if he
cannot go out. He just refuses to use it.
He would rather go out into a blizzard.
(but not into 5 inches of snow)

Tweed

xcSuggestion: The next time you have a little extra money, try a good quality, unscented cat litter.
TuTu was a rescued stray and Princess the same. Both appreciated a clean litter pan. When I was
feeding 13 feral cats, they immediately used the litter pan, even the little kittens. When (and if)
you try it, Pick up the cat and place him in the pan, push his bottom into a sitting position and help him scratch the litter .
with a paw. Give him privacy and a place where he feels secure. (Be positive!)MLB

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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Boyfie has done this three times in his life. First time was when he could
not get out, second time was Christmas Day when he well annoyed with me,
third time huge snow.
It's easy to clean up but why does he not use the litter box in the bathroom
near the bath?
It's a nice lb,with earth and leaves in in a quiet place but somehow he will
not use it.
If he is desperate he uses the bath. I never tell him off about it but I
wonder why he can't use the litter box a few feet away.

The litter box is there for bad weather, continuous rain or snow if he
cannot go out. He just refuses to use it.
He would rather go out into a blizzard.
(but not into 5 inches of snow)

Tweed

~~~~~~~~~
I had the same thought as MLB--that is, I suggest that you get a package of
unscented clumping litter and try that. Boyfie apparently rejects the box
you have even though you have basically emulated the "outdoors." As you
know, our cats have their own minds and it seems that Boyfie has made up his
mind that he does not want the box of earth and leaves that you have
provided. I have never had a cat that rejected kitty litter. If he does
not head for it on his own, place him in it to "introduce" him, and gently
work one of his paws into the litter. That should be all he needs.

MaryL

On 1/22/2013 7:14 AM, MaryL wrote:


"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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Boyfie has done this three times in his life. First time was when he could
not get out, second time was Christmas Day when he well annoyed with me,
third time huge snow.
It's easy to clean up but why does he not use the litter box in the
bathroom
near the bath?
It's a nice lb,with earth and leaves in in a quiet place but somehow he
will
not use it.
If he is desperate he uses the bath. I never tell him off about it but I
wonder why he can't use the litter box a few feet away.

The litter box is there for bad weather, continuous rain or snow if he
cannot go out. He just refuses to use it.
He would rather go out into a blizzard.
(but not into 5 inches of snow)

Tweed

~~~~~~~~~
I had the same thought as MLB--that is, I suggest that you get a package
of unscented clumping litter and try that. Boyfie apparently rejects
the box you have even though you have basically emulated the
"outdoors." As you know, our cats have their own minds and it seems
that Boyfie has made up his mind that he does not want the box of earth
and leaves that you have provided. I have never had a cat that rejected
kitty litter. If he does not head for it on his own, place him in it to
"introduce" him, and gently work one of his paws into the litter. That
should be all he needs.

MaryL


I agree with Mary and MLB. Maybe Boyfie would rather have cat litter
than dirt and leaves when he's inside. He's smart enough to know those
things don't belong in your bathroom.

Jill

"mlbriggs" wrote in message
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On Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:28:28 +0000, Christina Websell wrote:

Boyfie has done this three times in his life. First time was when he
could
not get out, second time was Christmas Day when he well annoyed with me,
third time huge snow.
It's easy to clean up but why does he not use the litter box in the
bathroom
near the bath?
It's a nice lb,with earth and leaves in in a quiet place but somehow he
will
not use it.
If he is desperate he uses the bath. I never tell him off about it but I
wonder why he can't use the litter box a few feet away.

The litter box is there for bad weather, continuous rain or snow if he
cannot go out. He just refuses to use it.
He would rather go out into a blizzard.
(but not into 5 inches of snow)

Tweed

xcSuggestion: The next time you have a little extra money, try a good
quality, unscented cat litter.
TuTu was a rescued stray and Princess the same. Both appreciated a clean
litter pan. When I was
feeding 13 feral cats, they immediately used the litter pan, even the
little kittens. When (and if)
you try it, Pick up the cat and place him in the pan, push his bottom into
a sitting position and help him scratch the litter .
with a paw. Give him privacy and a place where he feels secure. (Be
positive!)MLB


I tried kitty litter before and thought when he refused that, he would
prefer earth and leaves.
It is not possible to pick him up. I tried it when he was on my lap this
afternoon and he ran off.
He would not allow me, ever, to pick him up and press his bottom into a
litter box.
It would freak him out.
He does have privacy with his litter box - he chooses not to use one.
Why, I don't know.
He could not find somewhere outside, 4 inches of snow and frozen ground and
he had to go.
The bath was the best place.
Tweed

"jmcquown" wrote in message
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On 1/22/2013 7:14 AM, MaryL wrote:


"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...

Boyfie has done this three times in his life. First time was when he
could
not get out, second time was Christmas Day when he well annoyed with me,
third time huge snow.
It's easy to clean up but why does he not use the litter box in the
bathroom
near the bath?
It's a nice lb,with earth and leaves in in a quiet place but somehow he
will
not use it.
If he is desperate he uses the bath. I never tell him off about it but I
wonder why he can't use the litter box a few feet away.

The litter box is there for bad weather, continuous rain or snow if he
cannot go out. He just refuses to use it.
He would rather go out into a blizzard.
(but not into 5 inches of snow)

Tweed

~~~~~~~~~
I had the same thought as MLB--that is, I suggest that you get a package
of unscented clumping litter and try that. Boyfie apparently rejects
the box you have even though you have basically emulated the
"outdoors." As you know, our cats have their own minds and it seems
that Boyfie has made up his mind that he does not want the box of earth
and leaves that you have provided. I have never had a cat that rejected
kitty litter. If he does not head for it on his own, place him in it to
"introduce" him, and gently work one of his paws into the litter. That
should be all he needs.

MaryL


I agree with Mary and MLB. Maybe Boyfie would rather have cat litter than
dirt and leaves when he's inside. He's smart enough to know those things
don't belong in your bathroom.

Jill

I tried him with cat litter before and that's why I tried earth and leaves.
I am smart enough to know that cat litter was a no-no for him and filled his
box with what he was used to
You suggest that I haven't taken his preferences into consideration.
He does not want to use a litterbox for whatever reason. I dont know where
he came from.
If he is desperate the bath is the way to go.
Imagine your toilet was gone. as his is.

On 1/23/2013 2:00 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
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On 1/22/2013 7:14 AM, MaryL wrote:


"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...

Boyfie has done this three times in his life. First time was when he
could
not get out, second time was Christmas Day when he well annoyed with me,
third time huge snow.
It's easy to clean up but why does he not use the litter box in the
bathroom
near the bath?
It's a nice lb,with earth and leaves in in a quiet place but somehow he
will
not use it.
If he is desperate he uses the bath. I never tell him off about it but I
wonder why he can't use the litter box a few feet away.

The litter box is there for bad weather, continuous rain or snow if he
cannot go out. He just refuses to use it.
He would rather go out into a blizzard.
(but not into 5 inches of snow)

Tweed

~~~~~~~~~
I had the same thought as MLB--that is, I suggest that you get a package
of unscented clumping litter and try that. Boyfie apparently rejects
the box you have even though you have basically emulated the
"outdoors." As you know, our cats have their own minds and it seems
that Boyfie has made up his mind that he does not want the box of earth
and leaves that you have provided. I have never had a cat that rejected
kitty litter. If he does not head for it on his own, place him in it to
"introduce" him, and gently work one of his paws into the litter. That
should be all he needs.

MaryL


I agree with Mary and MLB. Maybe Boyfie would rather have cat litter than
dirt and leaves when he's inside. He's smart enough to know those things
don't belong in your bathroom.

Jill

I tried him with cat litter before and that's why I tried earth and leaves.
I am smart enough to know that cat litter was a no-no for him and filled his
box with what he was used to
You suggest that I haven't taken his preferences into consideration.
He does not want to use a litterbox for whatever reason. I dont know where
he came from.
If he is desperate the bath is the way to go.
Imagine your toilet was gone. as his is.


I'm not trying to say you don't know what he prefers. It just sounded
as if you don't like him pooping in the bath. I guess he'll just never
use the box. I've got no other suggestions.

BTW, I've been on camping trips where I had to poop in a hole in the
ground in the woods. I'd have preferred a litter box

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message
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On 1/23/2013 2:00 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
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On 1/22/2013 7:14 AM, MaryL wrote:


"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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Boyfie has done this three times in his life. First time was when he
could
not get out, second time was Christmas Day when he well annoyed with
me,
third time huge snow.
It's easy to clean up but why does he not use the litter box in the
bathroom
near the bath?
It's a nice lb,with earth and leaves in in a quiet place but somehow he
will
not use it.
If he is desperate he uses the bath. I never tell him off about it but
I
wonder why he can't use the litter box a few feet away.

The litter box is there for bad weather, continuous rain or snow if he
cannot go out. He just refuses to use it.
He would rather go out into a blizzard.
(but not into 5 inches of snow)

Tweed

~~~~~~~~~
I had the same thought as MLB--that is, I suggest that you get a
package
of unscented clumping litter and try that. Boyfie apparently rejects
the box you have even though you have basically emulated the
"outdoors." As you know, our cats have their own minds and it seems
that Boyfie has made up his mind that he does not want the box of earth
and leaves that you have provided. I have never had a cat that
rejected
kitty litter. If he does not head for it on his own, place him in it
to
"introduce" him, and gently work one of his paws into the litter. That
should be all he needs.

MaryL


I agree with Mary and MLB. Maybe Boyfie would rather have cat litter
than
dirt and leaves when he's inside. He's smart enough to know those
things
don't belong in your bathroom.

Jill

I tried him with cat litter before and that's why I tried earth and
leaves.
I am smart enough to know that cat litter was a no-no for him and filled
his
box with what he was used to
You suggest that I haven't taken his preferences into consideration.
He does not want to use a litterbox for whatever reason. I dont know
where
he came from.
If he is desperate the bath is the way to go.
Imagine your toilet was gone. as his is.


I'm not trying to say you don't know what he prefers. It just sounded as
if you don't like him pooping in the bath. I guess he'll just never use
the box. I've got no other suggestions.

BTW, I've been on camping trips where I had to poop in a hole in the
ground in the woods. I'd have preferred a litter box

g
I do not mind if he poos in the bath when he is desperate. I don't expect
him to go out into 4 inches of snow.
It is very easy to clean up with tp and put down the toilet.
It was so cold my bath would not drain. as the pipes outside are frozen.
It's a bit nippy here.

On 1/23/2013 7:54 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
If he is desperate the bath is the way to go.
Imagine your toilet was gone. as his is.


I'm not trying to say you don't know what he prefers. It just sounded as
if you don't like him pooping in the bath. I guess he'll just never use
the box. I've got no other suggestions.

BTW, I've been on camping trips where I had to poop in a hole in the
ground in the woods. I'd have preferred a litter box

g
I do not mind if he poos in the bath when he is desperate. I don't expect
him to go out into 4 inches of snow.
It is very easy to clean up with tp and put down the toilet.
It was so cold my bath would not drain. as the pipes outside are frozen.
It's a bit nippy here.


It's been a few years since I lived in an area where pipes were in
danger of freezing. But I recall leaving faucets dripping and wrapping
pipes at the joists between the inside and the outside and under sinks
to help keep them from freezing.

Jill

"MaryL" wrote in message
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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Boyfie has done this three times in his life. First time was when he
could
not get out, second time was Christmas Day when he well annoyed with me,
third time huge snow.
It's easy to clean up but why does he not use the litter box in the
bathroom
near the bath?
It's a nice lb,with earth and leaves in in a quiet place but somehow he
will
not use it.
If he is desperate he uses the bath. I never tell him off about it but I
wonder why he can't use the litter box a few feet away.

The litter box is there for bad weather, continuous rain or snow if he
cannot go out. He just refuses to use it.
He would rather go out into a blizzard.
(but not into 5 inches of snow)

Tweed

~~~~~~~~~
I had the same thought as MLB--that is, I suggest that you get a package
of unscented clumping litter and try that. Boyfie apparently rejects the
box you have even though you have basically emulated the "outdoors." As
you know, our cats have their own minds and it seems that Boyfie has made
up his mind that he does not want the box of earth and leaves that you
have provided. I have never had a cat that rejected kitty litter. If he
does not head for it on his own, place him in it to "introduce" him, and
gently work one of his paws into the litter. That should be all he needs.

MaryL



It's pointless. He knows he has a box for emergencies like huge rain and
snow but refuses to use it. I've used everything in it and it is in a very
quiet place.
I can only do my best but he says no.
I've tried everything known to womankind in that box for emergencies and
still he says no.
It's up to him. He can choose his lb or go out into the snow - or poo in
the bath.
why oh why will he not use a litterbox? there was one near him when he
used the bath.
It's difficult not get cross with him when he has a litterbox in the
bathroom and chooses to ignore it and poo in the bath.
When the snow goes away, I will mention it to him if he does it again. That
will be enough.
If I point out any faults to him, he nearly dies. So I prefer not to. if I
can avoid it. He is extremely sensitive.
Tweed