Help she stopped using the litter box

I changed the cat litter to that more expensive stuff that can tell what the cats pH level is .  EVer since i changed it she stopped using the litter? I don't get it... Does this mean she has uti infection again or

I have  been feeding high quality wet food daily like i was told.

Did you change it all at once, or slowly?  The best bet is to add just a little bit of the new litter to the old and slowly increase the amount of new.  Here's a good article about changing to a new kitty litter:

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/when-and-how-to-switch-to-a-new-type-of-litter

betsygee said:

 
Did you change it all at once, or slowly?  The best bet is to add just a little bit of the new litter to the old and slowly increase the amount of new.  Here's a good article about changing to a new kitty litter:

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/when-and-how-to-switch-to-a-new-type-of-litter

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 It may be because of the transition rate. Some kitties are very picky about their litter and will not adjust to a new litter if it’s transitioned too quickly because they may not be used to the smell or the texture.  If it seems like she’s not ignoring the litter itself or that she’s struggling to urinate/other symptoms, then she may have UTI, a urinary blockage, or crystals.

Best wishes.   

I threw out her old litter and just put the new one in which is softer nicer litter? She went poop in it but not pee she started peeing on the futon

she never had a problem when  ichanged litter types in the past?

If i take her to the vet they will just send me home with a special type of litter to get a urine sample and she would never use that litter

it makes no sense though why would she wait for me to change litter then decide to pee on the futon? If it was uti she would have peed there anyway no matter the litter

It seems much more like it was the instant change that she did not like so wierd i never had this issue with cats

This PH testing litter what about it could be setting her off? THe litter will turn pink if she has a high acid PH which tells us she could have a UTI infection

Should i also maybe put the litter near the futon?

If you’ve transitioned litters just like you have in the past and she’s still having problems urinating (not defecating), then she may have UTI, bladder stones, or cystitis.

Your vet is probably letting you try a certain brand of non-absorbent cat litter to help with getting a clean urine sample to perform a urinalysis on. If she’s not using that type of litter, you could try safflower seeds (sold as bird feed anywhere bird seed can be found). Many people have had success with them in collecting the urine samples.

I’m sure that other members can pitch in on this. The definite best idea at this point is to collect a urine sample, have the vet perform a urinalysis, and examine the results.

Best wishes and continuing the positive vibes.

if she has one of those 3 the wet food could not have prevented it? she never got any issues with the cd perscription diet other than getting fat

I could try switching back, I may have to keep her on perscription diet for life then if she has uti again because any time i switch foods she gets an infection again

so strange though because a lot do not believe in perscription cd diet

she still sleeps on the futon isnt that a bit gross for a cat? Usually they do not sleep in the area they went pee

Switching back might be a good idea as well as that confirmative vet visit. See how she responds to the old litter and if she ends up urinating in the litter box or not.

C/D diet worked for Baloo when he had his UTI and bladder stones. It helped get a lot of much-needed water and nutrients to boost his urinary system back into his body.

If you cleaned the futon after every accident so that there is little to no smell of urine on it, then she may sleep on it. I’ve only heard that comment with dogs sleeping in their crates and not urinating in them because they have a natural den instinct. I’m not sure if that’s true about cats- it probably is. Would be interesting to find out. 

nope i never cleaned it, i did not know she was doing it until today

I’m assuming you cleaned it after she urinated on it today, right?

yeah but i think it is in the matress? not sure how to get it out

You should probably try to blot up as much of it as you can using paper towels and a sponge- make sure to apply plenty of pressure to access the dampness deep down. The most effective and quick process for cleaning up drying cat urine is to mix a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% water in a jug or other container. Pour a small amount of this solution over the area of cat urine and begin blotting. I use about 50 mL. Sprinkle a good amount of baking soda over the area. Then, mix a quarter cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide (if you don’t have any on hand, you can substitute for a spray laundry stain remover like OxiClean) with a teaspoon of dishwashing detergent and drizzle it over the area where you have sprinkled the baking soda and work it in. Allow about 15 minutes for the solution to work and then begin blotting with the sponge/paper towel again. Then, leave the mattress to dry thoroughly (a good indication is when the baking soda is completely dry).

Even though it sounds long, the process doesn’t take more than 20 minutes to begin and it will remove the stains and odors of the urine from the mattress so she can’t associate the futon with urination. I’m not sure if this helps or not, but I’m crossing my fingers that it’ll work. 

ok thanks so much

I talked to the vet here a new vet as i have moved

I told them my cats histroy and wondered what i should do they said the samething either change to location of the litter box and or try to use the old llitter again first

THe location change may help because when my dog comes down the stairs  like a bullet , my cat does not like that and the litter is in a closet in front of the stairs

SO we put it in a very secure spot far away from the dog but close to her bed

My vet said that he usually treats uti cases with doxy which is strange though because that is what i use for my dog? has anyone heard of this in this world? lol

Usually amoxicillin or clavamox are the drugs of choice for a UTI, haven't heard of using Doxy before but who knows.  Doxy can be very irritant to a cats throat so if your cat gets it make sure to coat the pill in something and feed or squirt water down their throats as it can damage their eosophagus if it gets stuck.  Just a heads up.  Yes cats still can get crystals and/or UTI's on prescription diets.  Unfortunately it does happen.  One thing I think contributes if all the carbohydrates in the food which can in turn aid in crystal formation.  I have had a lot of success with my kitties bladder issues in feeding an all canned food diet, adding additional water to their canned food and adding cosequin to their diets.  Have you see this site?  http://catinfo.org/?link=urinarytracthealth  It has LOADS of awesome information about bladder health in cats.  It was a lifesaver for me.

It’s good that you put it far away from her bed, but if your cat is picky, she may not like it being close to her bed (it’s basically like having a toilet next to your bed). However, many cats will learn to quickly adjust to the new arrangement of their litter box. I would still try switching back to the old litter just to see if anything changes.

I agree with cprcheetah- I have never heard of doxy being used to treat UTI, only amoxicillin or clavamox. It can cause swelling and irritation in their throats so either force-feed her some water (as she probably won’t go drink it on her own after taking a pill) so that it goes down her throat or maybe use one of those pill coaters (like Greenies Pill Pockets- they have a variety of flavors and they also make the pill go down the cat’s esophagus more quickly and smoothly).

Continued vibes and best wishes for your kitty.