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RE: About Ready To Skin My Cat

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Posted by: kittyromeo at Fri Feb 23 15:01:49 2007  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by kittyromeo ]  
   

Get a Feliway plug in diffuser for your mom's bedroom (I've got asthma too, it never bothered my lungs) In some cases, Feliway can be a great help in ending litterbox misses. I'm guessing there is still a scent cue in your mom's room telling kitty to "go here!". The Feliway will counter act that cue, but it can take time to work. (up to 30 days if you use the manual pump spray so the diffuser really is better)

With the urination on the catnip mat, I'm wondering if there isn't an issue between cats that you just haven't picked up on. That's a pretty bold feline public statment to pee on a toy.

Since your boss has helped you closely examine all health possiblities, I'd really suggest getting a behavior consult. Cornell use to do them over the phone for a small fee - see if your boss can help you out here. Or, if you're strapped for cash, see what your boss thinks about putting kitty on anti-anxiety meds for a trial run.

Are your sure there is nothing new in your mom's room? No new pillow, mattress pad, area rug, nothing? I use to not really believe the warning some types of rug backing will cue a cat to urinate on them until the day I found my cats waiting in line to whiz on a new throw rug. The rug went right back out the door - the problem started and stopped in a single day. Any new foam, rubber, silcone stuffed/treated/covered/infused items in the room?

Just be aware that some shelters will put a cat with urination problems down immediately. It's too difficult to place them (and if they are adopted, the shelter can also run the risk of developing a reputation for placing unsuitable animals) Passing it on as an FYI, not a guilt trip. Just another set of questions to ask yourself if you decide to turn her back....

I'm sorry you're having such a frustrating time with this, but I think your vet is right, it's behavior based. See the last thread for a link to litterbox issues websites - maybe you can find something new there.

Purrs,
Elizabeth


   

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