My sister emailed me today. If anyone has any answers or suggestions please post them or send me a private message. Her cat is a tripod (missing 1 back leg) but cannot stand upright due to spinal damage.
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Asking a question for my sister's cat
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Are the stools not firm enough? That would make it messier. You've been around long enough to know the suggestions for that.
Maybe a type of schedule. Schedule meals and know when he goes to the litter box and assist him.
He may have problems cleaning because he may hurt, he may even have some pain while bearing down to poo - might be why some ends up on him.
Newspaper and/or lay down plastic on the bathroom floor.
And use a wet rag to clean him up every time he gets out - again that would take monitoring but it would cut down on the amount of full baths.
Maybe a type of schedule. Schedule meals and know when he goes to the litter box and assist him.
He may have problems cleaning because he may hurt, he may even have some pain while bearing down to poo - might be why some ends up on him.
Newspaper and/or lay down plastic on the bathroom floor.
Is he long haired? I guess even if he's not, would a sanitary shave help? I take Isaac to the vet & have them do a sanitary a couple times a year. He doesn't have problems cleaning himself, but does leave little "Gifts" around the house when his hair gets too long.
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What is he eating>??? a higher fiber food might be needed
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He's eating Wellness weight control dry and a very small amount of Fancy Feast daily. I can't remember the fiber level of Wellness weight control.
Let me know if you have any more thoughts on food...
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I will come back later with thoughts..lol.. have a few swirling but you dont want the mush
It sounds as if he's a big boy...that can definitely be part of the issue. If he can't reach, then he can't clean.
If she's still concerned, she could try talking to her vet and see what suggestions the vet might have.
If she's still concerned, she could try talking to her vet and see what suggestions the vet might have.
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