putting to sleep a cat that pees outside its box
missuchloey
12 years ago
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My cat is peeing everywhere, never in a box
Comments (1)All I have are questions for you, which answers can help me and others to help you figure out what's happening. Here goes: What tests has the vet performed? What is the vet looking for? What does the vet say that the problem is, based on tests performed? What does the vet say about the blood in her stool? When was the last time she went to the vet? Did the complete refusal to use the litterpan start before or after you shut her in the bathroom? Isn't it possible that either the toddler is bothering her (perfectly normal toddler activity, with supervision and intervention to protect the cat from unwelcome attention it's okay), or that she's reacting to the new baby's arrival? What are you using to clean the soiled places? have you recently changed her routine, her litter, her litterpan location? She's 15 years old, so some physical things are bound to have changed and she may be quite uncomfortable. It could be a simple fix, like changing to a flat pan that's easier to get into and out of. Whew. Lot of questions! If it helps at all, I have a cat who's but 11 who has begun to poo in one particular spot nearly every day. She's clear of any physiological problems except some stiffening of the old joints. I tried various things to make her littering easier but still find the poo a little too often. She was always fastidious, too. If that's the only problem I have with her I consider myself lucky. She's a sweet, gentle, daft cat but that pooing drives me batty. You're not alone. There are also medications (clomipramine, amitryptylline) to help kitty while you work out the problem. I had another cat on clomipramine for the same issue. In under three months I was able to wean her off the med. She hasn't poo'd inappropriately since. A little calm retraining works nicely if the cat's not upset. However, it's up to the vet to decide if she needs drug therapy....See MoreCat peeing blood and peeing on furniture
Comments (9)Several comments: 1) unless your cat is old, has diabetes, renal failure or some other degenerative condition, it is unlikely your cat has a urinary tract infection (very rare in young cats, but not unheard of). Most of these cats with bladder issues that are uncomfortable and have blood in the urine have cystitis, but that does not necessarily mean infection, too. The causes of cystitis are many, from stress, diet, stones to 'idiopathic' (i.e.. no obvious identifying cause). It is such a common problem in feline medicine, it has its own name: FIC (Feline idiopathic cystitis), or the old name was FLUDT (Feline lower urinary tract disease). 2) but one things is for sure, your cat is uncomfortable. ONe of the main things that should be considered in any cat that is urinating blood, straining, crying when urinating, or urinating inappropriately is the potential pain issue. Pain relief alone can make many of these cats better. You might ask your vet for some help in this area. 3) Diet is a big area of concern and should always be addressed. Canned food is a FAR better choice for any cat with bladder issues for several reasons. One is canned food is mostly water, so cats that eat only canned food urinate more, and urinating more empties the bladder more, and emptying the bladder more can result in emptying it of irritating substances such as crystals and mucus (often the cause OR result of straining and bleeding). But possibly more importantly is the carbohydrate issue, which many specialists are considering to be a big deal when it comes to 'happy bladders' in cats. Canned food (MOST canned foods, not all) are lower in carbohydrates- significantly lower. Dry foods all have carbs with a minimum of around 22%... But carbs are really not part of a cat's natural diet and a diet of maybe 7% or less would be far better. So I suggest if your cat is amenable to this, feed her a pate canned food only- no dry. Many cats in my practice have been made symptom free by just switching to canned food.. and my own cat was 'cured' this way when my professor in vet school told me to do the same thing despite my arguing with him that I was sure she had a bladder infection (of course I turned out to be wrong). 4) the 'stress' issue is a bit harder to resolve or diagnose, but stress alone can cause cats to pee blood and be uncomfortable. Your cat's loss of another cat, or having fleas, could have stressed her out some... but most of the time, we humans really have no idea what is stressing a cat. But adding more litter boxes, giving meds to reduce stress and using pheromone diffusers can all help resolve or at least improve these kittie's stress. 5) and I mentioned stones up above... sometimes bladder stones can result from either a dietary issue (most common cause), infection (rare in young cats) or a genetic metabolic issue (not much to be done about that last one other than keep cat on canned food). But without an x-ray, this possibility cannot be ruled in or out. I know rads are costly, but they are one time only cost and worth it to diagnose some cats properly. Discuss these things with your vet and see what they say....See MoreCat pees outside the box
Comments (9)I just saw this on the web. Someone purchase a plastic storage bin which was larger than the cat box. They turned it upside down with cat litter box under it and the storage lid or any other type of plastic under the cat litter box. They cut a square entrance way into the storage bin. So the cat enters through the hole in the storage bin and then walks about 4 inches into the cat litter box. If the cat misses the litter box, it ends up on the plastic underneath. If the cat stratches the litter a lot, it doesn't spread all over the room. I thought that was pretty neat....See MorePut Indoor Cat Outside Last Resort
Comments (8)I know this thread is old but I wonder if Mike tried the usual options first. With another cat, a dog and a toddler it's very possible the household is too active for this cat......especially after a life of being a feral. Has the cat been offered some isolation in a room of its own and easy access its litter box? If there is only one litter box the male cat may be harassing her when she tries to use it. If this is a cat that preferred the outdoors then she may love living on your porch, but if she was fearful when you put her out then I have to agree with christine that limiting her to the outdoors is cruel. Even if she is thrilled to be outdoors, putting her out this late in the season does not allow her to adjust to the cooler temps and she will not have had time to grow a coat that will sufficiently keep her warm. I would first take her to a cat clinic (one that specialize only in cats) and talk to them about meds since there are other treatments available besides tranquilizers. I would also try to find her a new home with the requirements that they've owned cats before and she will be the only pet. She may end up being the perfect pet for someone....See MoreRobyn73
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