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RE: Argh! Please enlighten me.

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Posted by: PHMadameAlto at Mon Jan 5 16:16:41 2004  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by PHMadameAlto ]  
   

Has the cat been to the vet recently. I think the loose stools may be at the root of the problem. She might be in pain when she defecates and thus avoids the litterbox, or she might have such an urgency to go that she doesn't make it to the box.

If all is clear on the health front, then the problem is behavioral. You will need to take steps to retrain the cat to the box. Basically you need to confine the cat to a room like a bathroom, or a large cage with only food, water, bedding and the litterbox. As she begins to use the litterbox consistantly you can expand her space. There is more information at this link:
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You may need to put several boxes around the house to help her, and you will probably have to keep them scooped out daily. Some cats are just fussy.

You need to thoroughly deodorize wherever the cat has been peeing and pooping. Nature's Miracle is highly recommended as is Simple Green. It is the smell of the "accidents" that causes a cat to reuse the place.

Finally, if all else fails, ask you vet about using an antianxiety medication such as Buspar or Prozac. These very often work, however the decision to prescribe them will rest solely with your veterinarian who will be able to monitor the dosage and side effects.


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