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Another Litter Box Problem

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ChaCha - 29 Jan 2005 01:13 GMT
We've had one cat for about a year and got a new one in October.  They
survived through December with one box and no problems.

In January, we moved the location of the litter box.  The reason for
this was because we kept it in a back room that was cold and by keeping
the door closed, we'd spend less on heating.

Anyway, the older cat did not take to the move.  He started defacating
in other places but 99% of the time it was right next to, but not in
the box.  We've moved it three times so far (with sufficient time for
adjustment) and still no luck.  He will ocassionally defecate in the
box but usually doesn't.  He does, however, always urinate in the box.

We decided that maybe he developed some issue with sharing a box so we
put out another one, next to the first box but still no luck.

I don't think it's a clean box issue because we scoop at least once a
day.

Any suggestions?
Cheryl - 29 Jan 2005 02:19 GMT
> We've had one cat for about a year and got a new one in October.
>  They survived through December with one box and no problems.
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>
> Any suggestions?

Hi ChaCha. I'd try putting your second box in another spot, not
next to the first. Now that I have 4 cats (most I've ever had not
including foster cats where some had to be kept separate) I've
noticed really wierd litterbox behavior. I've seen my longest term
kitty Shamrock go to one box, decide he didn't like something about
it, "hold it in" and run downstairs to one of the other boxes. I've
seen Bonnie literally pee in one, and then go to the box in the
other room to do the other. The latest addition is a large shallow
storage container and now I've seen two get in it to do their
business together. lol That's usually when I'm scooping it.

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Karen Chuplis - 29 Jan 2005 02:43 GMT
> We've had one cat for about a year and got a new one in October.  They
> survived through December with one box and no problems.
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>
> Any suggestions?

I would put one where the original one was located and put a cat flap in the
door.
jmcquown - 29 Jan 2005 16:37 GMT
>> We've had one cat for about a year and got a new one in October.
>> They survived through December with one box and no problems.
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> I would put one where the original one was located and put a cat flap
> in the door.

Excellent suggestion!  Unless, of course, the OP is in an apartment and
can't install a cat flap.

Jill
Monique Y. Mudama - 29 Jan 2005 16:48 GMT
>> I would put one where the original one was located and put a cat flap in
>> the door.
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>
> Jill

I don't think an apartment would mind a cat flap if you bought your own door
in which to install it.  Then you could just remount the original door when
you left.

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jmcquown - 29 Jan 2005 17:04 GMT
>>> I would put one where the original one was located and put a cat
>>> flap in the door.
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> own door in which to install it.  Then you could just remount the
> original door when you left.

Ah, true, but you'd have to buy another door first and have a spot to store
the original door.

We get some lovely weather here in SW Tennessee in the Spring, early Summer
and Fall.  I wanted to install a security/screen door so I could take
advantage of more fresh air.  (My apartment, while I love it, has only 2
windows and my sliding doors in the bedroom.)  I was told sure, I could
install a screen door... but it becomes the property of the apartment
complex and I can't take it with me when I leave.  Why would I spend $200 to
install a door which is not really mine, upgrading their property in the
meantime?  That's just wrong.

Jill
Monique Y. Mudama - 29 Jan 2005 17:31 GMT
> We get some lovely weather here in SW Tennessee in the Spring, early Summer
> and Fall.  I wanted to install a security/screen door so I could take
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> install a door which is not really mine, upgrading their property in the
> meantime?  That's just wrong.

Ah, yeah, I forgot about stupid apartment manager tricks like that.

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Karen Chuplis - 29 Jan 2005 18:49 GMT
>>>> I would put one where the original one was located and put a cat
>>>> flap in the door.
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>
> Jill

Well, what's to keep you from doing it if it isn't listed in the lease. They
cannot prove that door is theirs and if  you keep the receipt you have proof
you bought it. Quite frankly, I think that is a bluff.
jmcquown - 29 Jan 2005 20:41 GMT
>>>>> I would put one where the original one was located and put a cat
>>>>> flap in the door.
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> receipt you have proof you bought it. Quite frankly, I think that is
> a bluff.

Could well be - and only one apartment in the complex I know of (it's only
120 units) has a "storm door" on the outside.  I've lived here 8 years and
those folks - retired - have been here longer.  Still, that was back when I
was working.  I no longer think about spending $200 on a storm door.  I just
put fans in front of the windows although it *would* be nice to be able to
open the front door,  too.

Jill
 
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