mmr@wuphys.UUCP (Martha Minton Reiner) (11/23/83)
HELP! I have two domestic cats and have a MAJOR problem: one of my two cats (I don't know which one but I have a suspicion) doesn't use the litter box to urinate. She'll use the corners of the rooms, the hallway, under the sinks, and on electrical cords & tools "to go". What am I to do? I have scolded her, put her in her litter box (which is in the closet) for an hour, and lavished much affection on her--all to no avail. She has been doing this for about six months now. Does anyone have any problems like this? Any answers? We have just (2 months ago) moved into to a new house but my other female cat and my female dog are fine. This "problem" cat seems fine and normal in every way except this. I even tried that spray on the market: "Dog Away" but that just stinks up the house. Any response would be appreciated. --Martha at Washington University-Physics Dept. in St. Louis
twt@uicsl.UUCP (11/28/83)
#R:wuphys:-10800:uicsl:19200006:000:332 uicsl!twt Nov 27 09:39:00 1983 I once knew a guy who had a cat who wouldn't use the litter box. Just before the cat stopped using the litter box, my friend switched to a new brand of litter (I believe it was litter green, but I'm not positive since it was a few years ago). This may or may not be your probleem, but it's something to think about. Mary
walsh@ihuxi.UUCP (B. Walsh) (11/29/83)
I have two male cats, and one started hanging OVER the side of the box when urinating. I asked the vet about it, and she said it could be a territorial thing. She suggested getting another litter box so each could have one. I have a friend who did this with her two cats and it worked. Try another litter box placed away from the first, and introduce the suspect cat to it. Otherwise, I'd suggest consulting your vet. B. Walsh