My roommate has a "friend" whose cat is having problems using the litter box. He has managed to convince her that the solution to this problem is not in fact to have the cat put to sleep. (grrrrrrrrr evil people) And so, it is likely we will soon be taking him in. I have recomended that the cat go to the vet to verify that he has no health problems that would cause him to not use the litterbox.
But I just found out last night that he is declawed, and I know that sometimes declawed cats have these types of problems. If it turns out that the reason for his lack of litter box use is the declaw, is there a way to get him to use the litterbox again? We rent, so this would be a HUGE and expensive issue for us. Not to mention smelly.
Also, I currently have 2 females that have their claws. (they are both spayed, and around a year old, our new addition is about 5 or 6) are there any special precautions I should take when making introductions?
Any advice would be appreciated.
But I just found out last night that he is declawed, and I know that sometimes declawed cats have these types of problems. If it turns out that the reason for his lack of litter box use is the declaw, is there a way to get him to use the litterbox again? We rent, so this would be a HUGE and expensive issue for us. Not to mention smelly.
Also, I currently have 2 females that have their claws. (they are both spayed, and around a year old, our new addition is about 5 or 6) are there any special precautions I should take when making introductions?
Any advice would be appreciated.