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Pet problems

[(Anonymous)]

I have one but I figure I'll create a thread in case anybody else has any they'd like to share (even though it's a bit late).

Cat v. Litterbox

[(Anonymous)]

So I took in this elderly, emaciated stray a few months ago. I've taken him to the vet and he's recuperating physically but he will not go in the litterbox. I thought maybe it wasn't up to his standards so I bought him a new one and he refuses to use it. The vet checked him out and says he's fine but I have to clean up after him several times a day when he relieves himself in my kitchen and hall. Somebody, please, give me a tip on how to deal with this because it really sucks.

Re: Cat v. Litterbox

[(Anonymous)]

Maybe it's the litter? Sometimes they won't use the box because the litter hurts their feet--how are your cat's paws?--or because they take a dislike to it in some other way. Some cats will use Yesterday's News (made of recycled newspaper, and softer than other litters) and nothing else. Maybe your cat would use actual soil?

Re: Cat v. Litterbox

[(Anonymous)]

Those are good ideas. His paws seem fine. He actually persistently touches with them when he sits beside you to get your attention and get pets. I think I'll try a low edged box with some soil, maybe?

Re: Cat v. Litterbox

[(Anonymous)]

Awww, it's like he's petting you!

Good luck!

Re: Cat v. Litterbox

[(Anonymous)]

It is! :D
Thanks for the advice!

Re: Cat v. Litterbox

[(Anonymous)]

First, you are awesome for taking in an elderly homeless cat, that is so cool of you to do.

I mean, I guess he could just not know how to use litterboxes if he is going outside? A litter box should be "natural" for a cat, but a rug or bed might also feel "natural" to them. I haven't personally had the problem, but tips I've heard before include: scoop his poop up, wherever he goes, and put it in the litter box. Possibly move the box or add another one, could be he doesn't like the location. You could temporarily put the box in the kitchen or hall, just so he gets used to using it, then gradually move it to the spot you want. You could also maybe determine or try to move out some issue out of his control - vet says he is physically healthy so maybe unexpected bowel movements aren't an issue for him, could he be going in certain spots out of anxiety?

Good luck anon!

Re: Cat v. Litterbox

[(Anonymous)]

Thanks. :)

I was dreading putting a box in the kitchen but maybe you're right because that's the spot he's decided on. Definitely no unexpected bowel movements (he'll sometimes circle around the house, waiting for me to leave the kitchen if he has designs on it).

Thank you x2!!

Re: Cat v. Litterbox

[caerbannog]

Yeah I think try a different litter type, perhaps soil and then slowly change it over after he's been successful in his aiming for a few months.

Re: Cat v. Litterbox

[sockes]

It can help to confine the cat to a smaller area, say a bathroom or a small bedroom - someplace where there isn't a lot of floor space. Add a couple of litter boxes and see if he uses them. If he starts using them, you can slowly start opening up door and adding more space and litter boxes until he has the house to himself again. If there's a spot where he consistently tries to pee - a laundry basket, for example - either cover it with a litter box or move the item someplace where the cat can't get to it.