2 cats with Behavior issues-starting to consider euthanasia - Page 2

So happy to hear that this is working. for continued success!

Woo Hoo! So glad to hear about this. Thanks for the update.

Excellent update. Just wonderful! I know you must be both pleased and relieved.

Remember, though, Onthethird - just like kids, a great deal of how cats behave is directly related to their environment and how they're treated. You have to keep doing what you're currently doing if you want them to continue to behave how you want them to. I would still recommend you purchase a cat tree for the primary living area(s) of your house if your cats don't have an elevated safe zone in these areas. Having a way to be part of the family while feeling completely secure (as they would surveying the room from seven feet up) is a great gift to them.

I'm so delighted at how well things are going and hope they continue to do nothing but improve!

AC

I hope whatever it is, it's an easy fix! I'll be watching for an update.

Best regards.

AC

Oh, dear. I hope it is nothing serious.

Pain, particularly mouth pain, can instigate inappropriate soiling. So maybe that's been an issue for some time. That cats are so stoic about pain is a big problem.

Please keep us updated on how Skipper is doing. Poor guy.

I am so glad you found this lump on Skippers jaw. This really could be the culprit in the innappropriate peeing. There are some other members whose cats were having litterbox issues all due to mouth/teeth pain. I really hope it is nothing serious. Sometimes kitties in pain will try to tell us by not using the litterbox and peeing elsewhere. Will be thinking of you tomorrow and also so glad things are going better at home for you

I wonder if that lump might have something to do with his litter box "accidents"? Glad you found it. Will be waiting to hear the update and keeping fingers crossed for good luck.

SO glad to hear things are going well. I scanned the posts and while I saw a lot of people suggested creating spaces up high for the cats they usually suggested doing it with cat trees which can be expensive and hard to move. You could also make some inexpensive shelves and hang them on the walls. It sounds like you'll want to put some low since Skipper has limited mobility. From there, hang a few progressively higher. This is a cheap way to give them a territory out of the reach of little hands and it will be easy to move later!

Hello out there Any news about Skipper and the jaw lump? Just thinking of you and him and sending more that things are still going well

Yes! That's great news, Onthethird! Thanks so much for the update.

AC

Excellent news , I am so happy for you!

I am so, so glad everything turned around for you and your babies!!

But I wanted to let you know that there is an animal sanctuary sort of near you. I saw you posted you were in NC, and the sanctuary is in Northern FL.

But I hope it will never have to come to that.

I am so, so glad to see this story has a happy ending!!

yeah!!!!!! Awesome news!!!!!

Litter troubles:
I had issues before with my cat and here's what i did:
-Bought 2 new litter boxes (making the grand total to be 3)
-Put them in different kinds of locations (Bathroom, dinning room, Bedroom.)
-Bought different kinds (High back, Small low side, hooded)
-Tried different litters
-Cleaned as frequently as humanly possible
-Closed any doors that there weren't litter boxes in
-Cleaned any messes with cat odor reducing products (to prevent them from smelling old urine)
-Washed every sheet, pillow, towel, clothing article (he likes to poop and pee in those)

Worked for me. I had enough, and went crazy and spent 200 bucks at the pet store to fix this issue once and for all. And i did.

Aggressive cat:
My friends have an aggressive cat (ex-stray/feral cat), they have her in a huge dog crate with food, water, and a hooded litter box. She likes it in there and likes to be left alone. Your female cats problem might be privacy? With all the kids and commotion going on perhaps. Now, normally I don't recommend putting a cat in a cage constantly, but that's where it would be at a shelter and if she likes it, then it's better than euthanasia. And it will keep everyone safe. Or let her go outside, if she's so mean she can fend for herself (Only if she has all of her claws)

Like I said, I would never recommend this, but you're at your boiling point and I know you don't want to put her to sleep. It's worth a shot, right?

Yeah! Thank you for the update! And SO very glad that you've found a solution that worked for you and your family. All the best!

I am really late replying on this but I wanted to see how things were shaping up over at your place I am elated to hear your latest update. Such good news!