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Need advice regarding my cat that won't use litterbox
6/16/09 | Huntress

Posted on 06/16/2009 11:47:05 AM PDT by Huntress

Dear Freeper cat owners,

I'm having a problem with Norman the cat (see my homepage for a photo). He will not use the litterbox, and instead pees on my bedroom carpet. I have two cats and three litterboxes, which I scoop daily. I've been using the same type of litter for a long time. He has adequate facilities, he just won't use them.

Does anyone have any advice for me in this situation? I'm thinking of ripping up the carpet and putting down a hard surface floor. Please don't tell me to kill or get rid or Norman, as that is not an option. I've had him for nine years, and I'm very fond of him despite his faults.

Thanks.

Huntress


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: cat; kittehs
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To: Huntress

I’m an experienced cat owner (some call me a “cat lady”). As others have said, you need to first take him to a vet for an evaluation. Typically, when they start doing this at his age there is a pathological reason. If they give him a clean bill of health, they still might be able to help. I currently have a cat who takes an antidepressant for this very problem, for instance. It is, unfortunately, true that once he has urinated in a spot he is likely to continue even if the underlying problem has been successfully treated. You might have replace the carpet.


41 posted on 06/16/2009 11:58:56 AM PDT by drjulie
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To: Huntress

Burlap sack, big rock, pond or river.


42 posted on 06/16/2009 12:00:42 PM PDT by strider44
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To: WayneS

You’re right. I hope they don’t sign in to FR and read what I said.


43 posted on 06/16/2009 12:01:51 PM PDT by Retired Greyhound
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To: Huntress
http://catrecipes.com/
44 posted on 06/16/2009 12:02:05 PM PDT by dubie
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To: Ditter

Then he’d pee on the coyotes and owls.


45 posted on 06/16/2009 12:02:18 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Huntress

1. Rule out any medical issues and take kitty to the vet. Explain the behavior to the vet. Likely tests will be a urine and blood check to see if there’s an infection.
2. Dirty litter box. Are you cleaning it every day? Cats have very sensitive noses.
3. Did you change to a different litter? Cats (again) are sensitive to change.
4. Any new stresses in the house? Again, change, etc.
5. Are there cats roaming around outside your house? If so, your cat may be ‘marking’ territory.
6. Do your cats get along? Sometimes in a multicat home, cats become very territorial and will prevent another cat from using the litter box. I’ve witnessed this a few times with my cats.
7. Is the box in a private location?
8. Did you get a new box, ie, go from covered to uncovered, or vice versa? I went to a covered box for my senior kitty who has a hard time squatting to pee. She HATED it and pooped outside the box until I took the cover off.


46 posted on 06/16/2009 12:02:59 PM PDT by rintense (Senior Marketing / IT / UX architect unemployed and looking for work. Freepmail me if you have leads)
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To: rednesss

Yep,my cat had a blocked urinary tract and he did the same thing.Male cats have this problem a lot.Had to put kitty in the hospital for 3 days and it was expensive.The vet had to unblock him twice.Take him to the vet for a kitty checkup.


47 posted on 06/16/2009 12:03:36 PM PDT by taxtruth
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To: Tijeras_Slim

He’d only pee on a coyote once, then he would be coyote dinner.


48 posted on 06/16/2009 12:04:33 PM PDT by Ditter
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To: MAD-AS-HELL

get a dog! :)

You beat me to it.


49 posted on 06/16/2009 12:04:50 PM PDT by Oldpuppymax (AGENDA OF THE LEFT EXPOSED)
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To: Huntress

Might I suggest a Cork and some Superglue (1002 uses)


50 posted on 06/16/2009 12:05:32 PM PDT by Lord_Baltar
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To: indylindy

chuckles to you, that is witty


51 posted on 06/16/2009 12:05:38 PM PDT by goat granny
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To: Huntress

You don’t want my advice.


52 posted on 06/16/2009 12:06:49 PM PDT by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: Ditter

See, just take electrifying the carpet to it’s logical conclusion and the problem is solved.


53 posted on 06/16/2009 12:06:59 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Huntress
advice regarding my cat that won't use litterbox


54 posted on 06/16/2009 12:08:44 PM PDT by VRWCmember
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To: Huntress

We started lining the bottom of our litter boxes with wood chips before putting he litter in. Cuts way down on the ammonia smell.

We have had to start locking our cats out of our bedroom because they have territorial issues about our bed. One was peeing on the bed to mark her territory after fights with another cat.

After using the pet odor removing products on your rug, you might want to put a washable throw rug over the spot.


55 posted on 06/16/2009 12:10:23 PM PDT by passionfruit (When illegals become legal, even they won't do the work Americans won't do)
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To: Huntress

If he’s not fixed, get that done.

Also, it might help to think of it this way: three cats —> three litter boxes. He might not want to go where others have gone.


56 posted on 06/16/2009 12:10:39 PM PDT by Petronski (In Germany they came first for the Communists, And I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist...)
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To: Huntress
Any chance you could just abandon the house and the cat?
57 posted on 06/16/2009 12:11:08 PM PDT by Recon Dad (Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum - MARSOC DAD)
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To: Huntress

My advice has something to do with a blender.

Email me for details...


58 posted on 06/16/2009 12:11:54 PM PDT by djf (Man up!! Don't be a FReeloader!! Make a donation today!)
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To: mnehring; Slings and Arrows
If you can’t find those, sprinkle cat nip in the cat litter.

"Man this is some good &$*@!!!"

59 posted on 06/16/2009 12:12:51 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (There is no truth in the Pravda Media.)
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To: Huntress
If you haven't already tried it, “Nature's Miracle” is a lifesaver. It's sold at most pet stores. It works on urine, feces, blood, vomit, sweat, fruit stains and wine stains.
60 posted on 06/16/2009 12:14:32 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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