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OK here we go. I have read a good deal of the postings. What I am experiencing is different. At least it maybe??

We got our Cat 2 1/2 yrs ago at about 9 weeks old. We signed her up for the Banfield Wellness Plan. We spayed her and got all of the shots.

We have since fell away from the Cat health insurance.

Now comes the issue. We moved about 7 months ago. Since then she refuses to use the litter box after 2-3 uses. She will only return once we have replaced the liter with new clay. Then the same issue. 2-3 uses... Now she goes everywhere but the box.

I have had many incidents with this Cat. I was watching a movie on the couch and she climbed on me did the little cat paw massage thing... and then pissed all over me. She has urinated all over our couch, bed, carpet... anywhere but the litterbox. It’s not only urine; she also poops on the floor. She hasn’t pooped above couch level.

We have had to throw away the couch and other items she has ruined. I am at my wits end. We are moving in the next week. We are purchasing a new couch, bed. My Girlfriend wants to get rid of her if we can’t solve the problem.

I love the Cat. She is family to me. I tell you this. If my brother urinated on my couch or pooped on my floor, I wouldn’t allow him in my house.

I am torn. We also have two 5 month kittens... No problems... We also have a Cocker the same age as the Cat. 2 1/2. Cockers have tons of problems. Even she goes outside...

Please help.

Well, I'm up late
Let's see, lots of people having these sorts of problems lately. You should go and read some of the other posts. But the gist of them is this:
First, have the cat checked for UTI and parasites at the vets.
Second, clean all bedding and other tainted area's with an Enzyme cleaner like Nature's Miracle.
Third, spray the affected area's with feliway to deter the cat from using those places again.
Fourth, confine the cat to a small space like a bathroom with her own litter box and keep it as clean as possible.

It sounds like your cat either has a bad infection and is unable to control where she urinates or deficates, or she is very confused. Check the into the medical aspect of it first, if that's clear, then start retraining her, being as consitant as possible.

Destany

I've been having a similar problem with my kitten, and I tried the Nature's Miracle and the Feliway. It's is very expensive (about $10 each for small bottles) and it did not work at all. I know everyone on this site recommends it, but it was a huge waste of money for me. People have also recommended taking her to a behavioral therapist... but I have the feeling you probably can't afford that, like me. Unfortunatly I have no advice on what to do, because I have no idea either!

Your cat may either be stressed due to the move or from the new kittens. She sounds like she is marking her territory. A vet visit is probably called for. She may need an anti-anxiety med (buspur).
If you do try the feliway or rescue rememdy it will take a few weeks to kick in.
Confining the cat is your best bet.
If your gf feels you really can't keep the cat try to get in a rescue group that lets you keep the cat until it can be adopted out to a one pet home.
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Mya the dog
and the cats:Crash, Moxie, Gabby and sometimes Tucker

The feliway can be a bit pricey. But the enzyme cleaner is only 3.50 for a small bottle, and they also have a generic version, and it worked for me quite well. I saturated the area and let it soak, clear into the padding of the carpet. I've not used the feliway because I never had to take it to that step. Sorry those products didn't work for you. What kinds of problems have you been having?

Destany
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Myrtle - Queen Diva Mommy Cat
April - Little Miss Beauty Pagent
Mina - Professional Kitty Acrobat
Ringo - Brat Extraordonaire

The cat needs to go to the vet for a check up ASAP. Urinating on soft things often means there is a urinary infection present.

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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!