One of our two cats poops away from the two boxes out of spite when he doesn't get his way. The doctor prescribed this anti depressant. 10 mg once daily. We're currently trying isolation when he does this, for a few days. The drug makes him act too disconnected. This cat just acts way too needy, when he doesn't get the attention, expect some poop on the basement floor.
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anyone tried drug Elavil?
goofycat
Apr 24, 2005 04:50 PM
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PHMadameAlto
Apr 24, 2005 07:50 PM
Actually ignoring him may be aggravating the problem. He gets even more anxious and eliminates - it's really not out of spite, although it seems to be. Is there any way you can schedule more cuddling and activity with him?
If Elavil seems to be making your cat spacy, ask the vet about Buspar - this also helps in cases where the cat marks do to anxiety.
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AstiLover
Apr 28, 2005 11:19 AM
Yes, I've tried it for my 6 year old male neutered Bengal who has been spraying ever since I got a new kitten over a year ago.
I tried him on Elavil 10 mg 1x day. He's too smart and totally fought me which just stressed up both out. When I finally did get it in him he foamed at the mouth for a few minutes and then was a totally different cat. Just like you said, disconnected and out of it and I felt so ashamed for giving it to him. He has since been better with only a mistake once in a while, but I may have to revert to it again when I instrodue another kitten next month...
Let me know if you find something better. (I try to use Bach's Rescue Remedy on his ears every once in a while and that seems to help more than the Feliway...)
