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That is wonderful news! I really hope that things can continue to get better for both you & Frankie(ad of course, second best Wickett
). Keep us updated on Frankie's progress, please.
Did you read the last page? I've tried the cat attrack litter and that seemed to move her in the right direction. I've slowely phased back to using all tidy cat (what I was using before) because the cat attrack didn't clump very well and she's been using the box all the time for more than the past month. She even used the box while we were gone overnight.Originally Posted by cheylink
I did'nt read every page, but maybe an all natural litter. My friend Danielle uses this natural litter, chemical free, made from corn, and it smells like vanilla! Sometimes the chemicals are irritants to sensitive kitties.....I could find out the name if you like..?
I think I was a very good surrogate for her and the peeing wasn't a problem until she was at least 3 years old. I've tried all the tricks and I have no idea what happened but like I said above and in my update she's been very good with the litter box recently. I don't think it's ever too late when it's something behavioral and if I had to spend the rest of her life cleaning up pee I would. Hopefully though, that won't be the case.Originally Posted by Katje
I fear that it has been going on for too long...Although i would still try all the tricks suggested here, i know from another case which had been 3 years and more, that the behavioral therapist said it had been too long, tis become a habit thats nearly impossible to break. You also said you handreared her..maybe i missed this part in the post, but when did you say she stopped using the box? Or did she just never use the box for peeing? Coz then it might just be because she had no mom to learn from. The instinct to hide ones waste is there, but peeing is not considered that important to bury.They ll just not do it that closely to food and shelter.
Anycase, i wish you a lot of luck with this, because i know firsthand how exhausting it can be. I would, if i were you, contact a real feline behavioral therapist for this one, although maybe you can try our tricks first
Nope, I've had as many as 4 at one time (for 2 cats) and the number of boxes doesn't seen to have any relation to her not using it.Originally Posted by GingersMom
Do you have only ONE litterbox? That's the jist I get from reading through this thread.
I have a couple of cats that prefer to only poop in one box and only pee in the other - have you tried adding a litterbox or two?
OK, just had to ask. I have no clue what to say, then.Originally Posted by twstychik
Nope, I've had as many as 4 at one time (for 2 cats) and the number of boxes doesn't seen to have any relation to her not using it.
Ya, me either. But thanks for the thought.Originally Posted by GingersMom
OK, just had to ask. I have no clue what to say, then.