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Hello I am new to the forums.
I have to admit that I don't post on them very often at all but I am at the end of my rope and was about ready to destroy my cat. I love animals and it really does upset me to even think of it but I am not sure what to do at this point.
Allow me to explain:
I have 2 cats which I got from a rescue shelter about a year ago (they were kittens), they were given all the inspections and such and we were told they were in perfect health. Cost of $350 total for all med bills and spaying. (Both females.)
First day home and one of them has diarrhea, not to worry we go and pay the vet $400 for meds for the both of them and tests to be safe and such, they have giardia and we do exactly as told. Also, one has respiratory issues, we pay $100 for that.
6 months later, same issues as before with the same cat, another $400 and we have to clean the entire house and bleach and get new boxes and use disposable boxes and food/water dishes while we give them the array of medications. By the way, kitty still has respiratory issues, she can only play for a little and lays down wheezing like she has asthma. $400.
Kitty claws the couch, poops on the floor and walls (don't ask how), attempts to constantly get on the counter and eat our food, and now, she waits for people to come into the house and bolts out the side door almost all the time. (She is and has to be an indoor cat.)
Now, we are taking an active role in attempting to solve her problems:
We don't strike kitty.
Attempted spray bottles, she runs but comes back a second later to try again.
Attempted loud noise to startle her, she looks at us.
Clip her claws to prevent furniture destruction.
Supplied 3 litter boxes, cleaned daily, all different types from enclosed to open.
Supplied multiple scratch toys.
Put catnip on said toys.
Put some cat correction spray on surfaces she shouldn't claw.
Purchased a scat-mat to try to keep her from taking food from the counter.
Nothing works, it's been a year. The other cat? Not an angel but no health issues at all.
I fear the sick cat is suffering and jeopardizing the healthy cats health (as well as our own since she poos and pees all over)
Tonight the sick cat just randomly jumped up on me while trying to sleep and peed all over me, my blanket, and my couch.
I don't know what to do, I love both cats but I am out of money, I never would imagine one cat costing over $1000 in the first year. She keeps ending up with the same issues months later even though we purchased heavy solvents and a steam cleaning mop and go through the house weekly.
Please help me, what would you do in my situation?
Thank you.
I have to admit that I don't post on them very often at all but I am at the end of my rope and was about ready to destroy my cat. I love animals and it really does upset me to even think of it but I am not sure what to do at this point.
Allow me to explain:
I have 2 cats which I got from a rescue shelter about a year ago (they were kittens), they were given all the inspections and such and we were told they were in perfect health. Cost of $350 total for all med bills and spaying. (Both females.)
First day home and one of them has diarrhea, not to worry we go and pay the vet $400 for meds for the both of them and tests to be safe and such, they have giardia and we do exactly as told. Also, one has respiratory issues, we pay $100 for that.
6 months later, same issues as before with the same cat, another $400 and we have to clean the entire house and bleach and get new boxes and use disposable boxes and food/water dishes while we give them the array of medications. By the way, kitty still has respiratory issues, she can only play for a little and lays down wheezing like she has asthma. $400.
Kitty claws the couch, poops on the floor and walls (don't ask how), attempts to constantly get on the counter and eat our food, and now, she waits for people to come into the house and bolts out the side door almost all the time. (She is and has to be an indoor cat.)
Now, we are taking an active role in attempting to solve her problems:
We don't strike kitty.
Attempted spray bottles, she runs but comes back a second later to try again.
Attempted loud noise to startle her, she looks at us.
Clip her claws to prevent furniture destruction.
Supplied 3 litter boxes, cleaned daily, all different types from enclosed to open.
Supplied multiple scratch toys.
Put catnip on said toys.
Put some cat correction spray on surfaces she shouldn't claw.
Purchased a scat-mat to try to keep her from taking food from the counter.
Nothing works, it's been a year. The other cat? Not an angel but no health issues at all.
I fear the sick cat is suffering and jeopardizing the healthy cats health (as well as our own since she poos and pees all over)
Tonight the sick cat just randomly jumped up on me while trying to sleep and peed all over me, my blanket, and my couch.
I don't know what to do, I love both cats but I am out of money, I never would imagine one cat costing over $1000 in the first year. She keeps ending up with the same issues months later even though we purchased heavy solvents and a steam cleaning mop and go through the house weekly.
Please help me, what would you do in my situation?
Thank you.