Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us
Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network
Home
Discussion GroupsGeneral TopicsCat AnecdotesHealth and BehaviorRescue
CatKB.com
Contact UsLink To UsSearch & Site Map

Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2007

Tip: Looking for answers? Try searching our database.

problem out of the litter box

Thread view: 
Enable EMail Alerts  Start New Thread
Thread rating: 
barbverdo - 26 Feb 2007 15:28 GMT
My cat, 11 years old, recently started having bowel movements outside the
littler box. This started about 2 months ago and happened every 5/6 days. In
the last weel she has done this 4 days in a row. She has been to the vet
numerous times and he doesn't think it is a medical problem. He suggested an
extra litter box, uncovering the one we already have and even possibly
changing the litter......all things we have tried....still she goes where she
wants. It's odd that she occasionally uses it. I keep it very clean (as the
vet suggested), but still can't seem to get this under control. Any
suggetsions?????????????? I really would apptreciate it!
Gail - 26 Feb 2007 15:50 GMT
Get a second opinion from another vet. Sounds like a medical problem to me.
Gail
> My cat, 11 years old, recently started having bowel movements outside the
> littler box. This started about 2 months ago and happened every 5/6 days.
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> vet suggested), but still can't seem to get this under control. Any
> suggetsions?????????????? I really would apptreciate it!
Rene S. - 26 Feb 2007 20:57 GMT
> My cat, 11 years old, recently started having bowel movements outside the
> littler box. This started about 2 months ago and happened every 5/6 days. In
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> vet suggested), but still can't seem to get this under control. Any
> suggetsions?????????????? I really would apptreciate it!

I agree with Gail in getting another opinion.

Also, have you tried box(es) that have very low sides in case she has
arthritis or other leg pain and it's hard for her to get in. Are you
using _unscented_ litter? The smell of some litters is too perfume-y
for some cats (and people, I don't buy it). Is there a chance she's
constipated--adding some plain canned pumpkin to her diet (a small
amount, such as a teaspoon) can help.
silvercelt - 27 Feb 2007 18:39 GMT
Have you changed the litter at all? That may have an affect, also if
she stressed at all? That tends to affect urination though more.  If
the litter tray is dirty they may not use it again.  If vets are not
helping might be good to speak to a behaviourist instead.

Rate this thread:






 
Sign In
Join
My Latest Posts
My Monitored Threads
My Blog
My Photo Gallery
My Profile
My Homepage

Start New Thread
Enable EMail Alerts
Rate this Thread



©2008 Advenet LLC   Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.