Eponine Problem

ugaimes · Dec 13, 2005

A little over 2 weeks ago, Eppie started peeing on one of the couches. She already had 2 UTIs over the summer, so I took her to the vet right away. He said yup, another UTI, gave her a shot to kick-start the meds, and she's been on oral medicine since (it's a 20-day dosage). The problem is that she is STILL peeing on BOTH of the couches. I've removed the slipcovers, covered the couches in newspaper and boxes (yeah, we've been sitting on the floor for the past 2 weeks), and she still finds spots on the couches to pee. I've been using that Zero Odor stuff that Mary Anne recommended, but the smell is still there.

I just cannot figure out if she's still peeing b/c she is not entirely through with her medicine yet or if there could be some other problem. Any ideas?

ryn · Dec 13, 2005

I've battled with peeing problems quite a lot. I think Eppie might still be sick or the couch might smell deep within. She might also have just developed a habit, I understand some cats keep peeing in the wrong place out of memory even after they are cured. You might have to get rid of the couch.

It's really frustrating, I know. Tilli and Timotei are both prone to pee in the bed, they've been vet checked, every possible thing from more boxes/differend litters to Feliway tried. They just seem to think it's nice to pee in the bed every once in a while. We have to keep the bedroom door closed if the bed is unmade in the morning, keep a plastic cover under the day quilt and take them to pee like little kids before going to sleep. We just have to live with these arrangements and still accept the occational accident.

I hope you'll get her to stop, either by another round of antibiotics or some other way.

kai bengals · Dec 13, 2005

Originally Posted by ugaimes

A little over 2 weeks ago, Eppie started peeing on one of the couches. She already had 2 UTIs over the summer, so I took her to the vet right away. He said yup, another UTI, gave her a shot to kick-start the meds, and she's been on oral medicine since (it's a 20-day dosage). The problem is that she is STILL peeing on BOTH of the couches. I've removed the slipcovers, covered the couches in newspaper and boxes (yeah, we've been sitting on the floor for the past 2 weeks), and she still finds spots on the couches to pee. I've been using that Zero Odor stuff that Mary Anne recommended, but the smell is still there.

I just cannot figure out if she's still peeing b/c she is not entirely through with her medicine yet or if there could be some other problem. Any ideas?

I have an idea that has worked in the past. Of course it won't win you any home decor awards.

Ok first of all enzyme based odor removers need time to work. Up to 2 weeks with repeated applications. If Eppie pees again in the same spot or close to it, you're basically back to square one.
My suggestion is clean all the spots thoroughly again, then liberally apply an enzyme based odor remover. Nature's miracle or the one Mary Anne recommended.
Then,...... here comes the ugly part.....buy a brand new plastic tarp (yeah the ugly blue or grey kind) and cover the couch with this. Don't tuck it in too tight, the cleaned spots need some air, but make sure Eppie can't get up underneath the tarp to the fabric surface of the couch.
This will serve several purposes. The enzymes will have a chance to effectively get rid of the odor (you may need to re-apply several times), Eppie probably won't like the crinkle sound the tarp makes when she jumps on the couch, so maybe she'll stay off and she won't be able to smell where she's pee'd before. On the off chance she pee's there again, it's on plastic and easily cleaned up.

Hope you get it worked out!

jamasmom · Dec 13, 2005

When Jazz a Boo was on her thyroid meds she would throw up on the couch. I coverd the couch (just the part I sat on)in plastic shower curtain liner I got at the dollar store, then covered it with a sheet. I would take that off when I got home from work to air out the couch for a few hours then recover again before I went to bed. If she threw up I just had to wash the sheet.
Hope this helps.

ugaimes · Dec 13, 2005

Thank you for the advice everyone

. Ryn, I'm so sorry you've experienced this with Tilli and Timotei.
Nial, I'll have to look into that tarp thing (guess there's some merit to those folks who keep the plastic wrap on their furniture, huh?

).

Can y'all think of any other medical reasons why she may be doing this?

turtlecat · Dec 13, 2005

It's possible that after all these uti's, she's associating the litterbox with pain. Maybe try getting her a new box, and try putting it in a slightly different location. this may encourage her to go back to litterbox using. Also, temporarily, you may want to switch to cat attract litter and put some feliway out to helop soothe her. I'm sorry you're going through all this amy!

lionessrampant · Dec 13, 2005

Sounds like Turtlecat stole my advice

but I'm sending some good vibes for Eppie to feel better!

ugaimes · Dec 13, 2005

Thanks Denise and Allie

. Denise, you're right. Where do I find cat attract litter? Is there a certain brand?
Guess I need to get out to PetSmart and get a refill for my Feliway diffuser!

turtlecat · Dec 13, 2005

Cat Attract is a brand, I'm sure they sell it at the petsmart. In Fact. Here.

I hope that helps.

laureen227 · Dec 13, 2005

Originally Posted by jamasmom

When Jazz a Boo was on her thyroid meds she would throw up on the couch. I coverd the couch (just the part I sat on)in plastic shower curtain liner I got at the dollar store, then covered it with a sheet. I would take that off when I got home from work to air out the couch for a few hours then recover again before I went to bed. If she threw up I just had to wash the sheet.
Hope this helps.

when Pixel & Mouse were brand-new little babies, they didn't know about litterboxes, having been outdoor kitties

anyway, i got a cheap shower curtain from big lots to cover my mattress with until they learned. that might be less expensive than a tarp... you can buy cat attract litter at Petsmart...

beckiboo · Dec 13, 2005

I think a follow-up vet visit is in order. Just because they give an antibiotic, doesn't mean it is the right one for that bacteria (or whatever cootie she has). They may need to do a follow-up urinalysis just to be sure her infection is clearing.

Do they have any idea of why she has gotten 3 UTI's in such a short time? Maybe they need to run more tests or have her seen by a specialist?

Hope she feels better soon!

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