Guest guest Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Help needed!! my daughters cat is marking the house all of a sudden, she has had him for a few months and it is annoying. Does any one know a solution how we can cure him of this habit? The smell is driving her nuts. Thanks for responding. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I have a cat problem too, my cat does not poop in her box but to the bath room rug or her own rug, it is very annoying and getting angry with her does not help even though I think she knows that she is not supposed to do that. Does anyone has experience like that and a solution? Serap ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Cats are very sensitive to changes in thier eviorment, Also take him to the vet could be a urinary problem. and also if he is not nuetered get him done, This helps alot. ruthsmily <ruthsmily wrote: Help needed!! my daughters cat is marking the house all of a sudden, she has had him for a few months and it is annoying. Does any one know a solution how we can cure him of this habit? The smell is driving her nuts. Thanks for responding. Ruth No one to love them, No one to care Sitting in a cage waiting for thier life to be spared. The cage door opens a pull and a tug Sitting on a table not even one last hug. Frieghtened with dread The needle is done They say goodby wishing thier life could just have been fun, please visit PETA.org Catch up on fall's hot new shows on TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Have him neutered. If he isn't already. marsha ---- ruthsmily <ruthsmily wrote: > Help needed!! > my daughters cat is marking the house all of a sudden, she has had him > for a few months and it is annoying. Does any one know a solution how > we can cure him of this habit? The smell is driving her nuts. > Thanks for responding. > Ruth > > > > > ********************************************* > Peacefulmind.com Sponsors Alternative Answers- > > HEALING NATURALLY- Learn preventative and curative measure to take for many ailments at: > > http://www.peacefulmind.com/ailments.htm > __________ > > -To INVITE A FRIEND to our healing community, copy and paste this address in an email to them: > > http://health./subs_invite > > _________ > To ADD A LINK, RESOURCE, OR WEBSITE to Alternative Answers please Go to: > > http://health./links > > ___________ > > Post message: > Subscribe: - > Un: - > List owner: -owner > _______ > Shortcut URL to this page: > http://health. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Unless he was neutered before he started spraying you are going to continue to have this problem. Even males that are neutered after they start to spray continue to spray. I've done animal rescue for years and have yet to see it any differently. Males should be neutered before 4 months old to prevent spraying. Enzymes from the janitorial suppply will help to break down the urine and reduce the smell. Good Luck Jenny Kernan --- ruthsmily <ruthsmily wrote: > Help needed!! > my daughters cat is marking the house all of a > sudden, she has had him > for a few months and it is annoying. Does any one > know a solution how > we can cure him of this habit? The smell is driving > her nuts. > Thanks for responding. > Ruth > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Is he fixed? Is he having trouble peeing? Watch what he is doing because if he's straining (and therefore not using the litter box) he could have crystals blocking his urinary tract. Very painful and very dangerous to him Could be he doesn't like the type of liter she's using, maybe not enough litter boxes around the house. Did anything change in their lives--another cat, a baby, new neighbors with a cat in heat? If it's stress she can try Feliaway, which is a scent based calming thing. She can get it as a spray or a constant release at a good pet store. Many reasons a cat will stop using the litter box. You'd need more information than what you gave to try and figure out a solution. Samala, Renee. ---- My daughters cat is marking the house all of a sudden, she has had him for a few months and it is annoying. Does any one know a solution how we can cure him of this habit? The smell is driving her nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Ruth - There can be many reasons for this to happen. Lifestyle, diet, stress, you name it. Same as what gets to us humans! First in order is a good vet check up with a urinalysis. The kitty could have a urinary tract infection and/or stones. A cat with this then associates the litterbox with the pain he felt when going and uses other areas. The infection would need to be treated successfully. Is the cat neutered? If not, he will begin to mark his territory as he comes of age. Have there been any changes in the household - extra people, noise, change in litter and so on? If so, this can create stress and cause a susceptible kitty to have urinary difficulties. What is the cat eating? Dry foods are not even close to ideal for cats. They don't drink enough water to compensate for it, and, again, develop urinary problems. Cats also don't need grain, tons of additives, meat by-products and the variety of chemicals that I see in a good amount of the food sold. There are great brands, though, or you can investigate making food yourself (not all that hard), either homecooked or raw. Finally, there are other things that may help reduce the cat's stress, if that's at issue. Feliway spray or plug-in diffusers, though you need more than one or two, usually. Flower essences sometimes help. Play time, safe places to sleep and go potty, and access to a window to watch fun things all help, too. Keep us informed, and provide as many details as you can. There is a lot of help out there. Cindy Cindy Kirchhoff, life coach http://livinginrhyme.com Reclaim your power and passion , " ruthsmily " <ruthsmily wrote: > > Help needed!! > my daughters cat is marking the house all of a sudden, she has had him > for a few months and it is annoying. Does any one know a solution how > we can cure him of this habit? The smell is driving her nuts. > Thanks for responding. > Ruth > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Vinegar, it neutralizes the amonnia and cats stay away from the smell " Life is Too Short for DRAMA and PETTY things!!! Kiss Slowly, Laugh Insanely, Love Truly, and FORGIVE Quickly! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I agree - it's most ideal when male cats are neutered before they begin territorial spraying. But I don't think it's true that a spraying male cat always will be a spraying cat. I just e- mailed a friend who has rescued all sorts of cats for 19 years, and she replied: Cindy, no, it's not true. It's most certainly not a given that the spraying will continue. If however the areas that had been sprayed by the male aren't cleaned up properly, then yes it'll be targeted again not just by that cat but any others who decide to follow suit. Too often cats get blamed unfairly:( Yes, I cleaned thoroughly, but that's not the only reason the spraying stopped post- neutering. The cat also has to feel welcomed in the house, so there are emotional issues that come into play as well, not just physical. Hope this helps, Cindy Cindy Kirchhoff, life coach http://livinginrhyme.com Reclaim your power and passion , Jenny Kernan <rainysnana wrote: > > Unless he was neutered before he started spraying you > are going to continue to have this problem. Even males > that are neutered after they start to spray continue > to spray. I've done animal rescue for years and have > yet to see it any differently. Males should be > neutered before 4 months old to prevent spraying. > > Enzymes from the janitorial suppply will help to break > down the urine and reduce the smell. > > Good Luck > Jenny Kernan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Cat spraying even when neutered or spayed is more common than most think. Though males are noted for their spraying, females can spray just as much or more. It is a territorial marking thing when urinary problems have been ruled out. The causes are usually due to some anxiety though it is more common in multiple cat households but can occur when any cat becomes anxious. Feliway is a synthetic feline facial pheromone which seems to be very effective. When cats rub their faces on areas they are actually placing a pheromone on this area. Cats will not spray where the pheromone is. Spraying tends to occur in a standing position with tail raised on vertical surfaces. If it is occurring directly on the floor by the cat squatting and urinating on the floor then it is most likely not a marking behavior. Some cats are very fussy when it comes to litter boxes so try and keep the litter box clean and odor free. The enzyme solutions and sprays are great for eliminating odor though neutered male cats' urine does not have the strong odor associated with non neutered males. However, the cat will know the scent has been eliminated and will continually return to the area to re-mark it. Feliway comes in a spray or plug in thing much like an air freshener. I suggest the plug in one as you will never able to keep up with the spraying all the areas marked and there is greater success reported with the plug in type as the pheromone scent permeates the entire area. Another suggestion is to give your cat a calming agent. There are several herbal types. Cats actually love Valerian root. I grow Valerian and when I am trying to contain it and pull up some plants my cats will roll over the roots like it is catnip. I have had a multiple cat household for years and it has been a continual problem. Controlling the odor is the easy part but preventing damage due to continual spraying is another matter. Give the Feliway a try. It is pricey but shop around and Google it. Lots of vendors sell it on eBay at a cheaper price. I also buy the spray bottles and then just put the pheromone fluid in an empty electric air freshener. I found the ones with the small fans work best. If the cat is not marking but squatting on the floor to urinate then try placing some pee pads on the area. I have an older female who started using my small dog's pads which is fine with me if that works for her. I think she realized the dog was using them so she started to. Ironically I place one of the pads near a litter box in a bedroom and she uses both the litter box and pad. Most pet stores sell these but you can also Google these and get a much cheaper rate for larger quantity from a medical supplier. Richard , " ruthsmily " <ruthsmily wrote: > > Help needed!! > my daughters cat is marking the house all of a sudden, she has had him > for a few months and it is annoying. Does any one know a solution how > we can cure him of this habit? The smell is driving her nuts. > Thanks for responding. > Ruth > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Try putting the litter box on that spot. Each day move it just one half inch. After a month or two, it can be moved to the spot where you want him to go. Marsha ---- SMetin wrote: > I have a cat problem too, my cat does not poop in her box but to the bath > room rug or her own rug, it is very annoying and getting angry with her does not > help even though I think she knows that she is not supposed to do that. > Does anyone has experience like that and a solution? > > Serap > > > > ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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