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Dave - 10 Sep 2007 15:57 GMT
Hi everyone,

I am hoping that you kind newsgroup members can help me establish why my cat
is urinaiting like she is. She is about 2.5 years old, is very much a
domestic cat and there is always a clean litter tray doen for her to use. I
have 2 cats, they wer sisters and have lived together all their lives. I
have had them about 2 years now.

The problem is, she likes to urinate in the house, standing and spraying
against furniture, walls, plastic bags, the fridge, DVD cases.. really
doesn't seem bothered at all! I have recently replaced a stinky carpet in my
living room for wood floor and she has, just this afternoon, urinated on the
side of a clean, dry cardboard box which has run onto my nice new floor. It
is really frustrating me!

I do occasionally see her using the litter tray but I rarely see her trying
to cover anything up, although I do ocaasionally see or hear her scratching
against the floor and then I know what she has just done!

They can go outside and I leave my door open most of the day to allow that,
but today, the door was left open and she chose to urinate inside on the
cardboard box.

Please help, I don't know what to do. She is such a loving, soft hearted
creature, really beautiful natured but has this horrible habit. I don't know
where to start. I use catsan litter. The other cat uses the tray or goes
outside, no problem at all. I have had many cats over the years and have
never seen this in a cat before.

I would massively appreciate any advice you could give me.

Many thanks for your time,
David
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 16:13 GMT
Is she neutered? Is the other?
Have you seen a vet lately and asked their advice? Also to rule out possible
medical problems.  -> Medial problems have to be ruled out before behavioral
problems can be addressed

Is she going in the same spots or is it different every time?
If she is going in the same spots.  Have you really cleaned the area not
just with over the counter products but with commercial cleaners?

If it is behavioral  several things could be going on.  One is you leave
your door open all day.  I believe you are in the UK if you were in the USA
I could tell you something maybe getting into your house and leaving a scent
that she is marking over.  It could be other cats.   Once you rule out
medical problems  you can use something called feliway it helps with
unwanted markings.

Also you removed the carpet and underneath is a wood floor.  Cat urine will
soak all the way thru into the concrete below and you would have to ripped
up the floor.  You can use a black light to see where she has marked and you
don't see also

Hopes this helps a little

> Hi everyone,
>
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> Many thanks for your time,
> David
Dave - 10 Sep 2007 16:26 GMT
Hi Matthew, many thanks. Please see my replies below:

> Is she neutered? Is the other?
Both are neutered

> Have you seen a vet lately and asked their advice? Also to rule out
> possible medical problems.  -> Medial problems have to be ruled out before
> behavioral problems can be addressed
I haven't.. pitiful excuse but i'm so busy.. but sounds like I will have to
make some time like I just have done to post this today!

> Is she going in the same spots or is it different every time?
Different spots. I bleach the kitchen floor and the wood floor is so new as
I said, only been down a few days.
> If she is going in the same spots.  Have you really cleaned the area not
> just with over the counter products but with commercial cleaners?
Can you recommend anything for a wood floor, carpet and vinyl?
> If it is behavioral  several things could be going on.  One is you leave
> your door open all day.
I am normally working in the daytime so they are outside 9-6pm then outside
in the evening of I go out too.. I have no catflap.

>   I believe you are in the UK
Yes I am

>if you were in the USA I could tell you something maybe getting into your
>house and leaving a scent that she is marking over.  It could be other
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>don't think so anyway. And the other cat has never been in my living room
>where she was urinating most.

>   Once you rule out medical problems  you can use something called feliway
> it helps with unwanted markings.
Ah, I'll look that up.

> Also you removed the carpet and underneath is a wood floor. No, it was a
> concrete floor which had a carpet underlay then carpet on. I have ripped
> up the carpet and underlay, then put a new underlay down and new wood
> floor on top.

Cat urine will
> soak all the way thru into the concrete below and you would have to ripped
> up the floor.  You can use a black light to see where she has marked and
> you don't see also

Is that like you get in a night club which makes your white clothes glow?

> Hopes this helps a little

That does help very much, I really appreciate that advice.. If you can offer
anything else that would be appreciated. As my cat has been doing this for
months, do you feel it could still be a medical problem? If so I feel really
bad to have had her suffering...

Many thanks,
David

>> Hi everyone,
>>
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>> Many thanks for your time,
>> David
CatNipped - 10 Sep 2007 16:40 GMT
> That does help very much, I really appreciate that advice.. If you can
> offer anything else that would be appreciated. As my cat has been doing
> this for months, do you feel it could still be a medical problem? If so I
> feel really bad to have had her suffering...

Not to make you feel any worse, but to let you know it's pretty urgent to
see a vet...  Women get UTIs (urinary tract infections) fairly often.  A UTI
is one of the most painful ailments I've ever had.  As soon as I feel one
coming on I got *straight* to the doctor because I know I'll be in a *LOT*
of pain if I don't.

Hugs,

CatNipped
Dave - 10 Sep 2007 16:47 GMT
> Not to make you feel any worse, but to let you know it's pretty urgent to
> see a vet...  Women get UTIs (urinary tract infections) fairly often.  A
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>
> CatNipped

Oh dear.. you have made me feel worse but that's a *good* thing. I'm gonna
ring the vet right away.

Thank you very much for letting me know that..

David
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 16:54 GMT
> Hi Matthew, many thanks. Please see my replies below:
>
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> I haven't.. pitiful excuse but i'm so busy.. but sounds like I will have
> to make some time like I just have done to post this today!

Cats are notrous for hiding their problems.  They are predators and
predators hide their weakness

I wnat you to read Phil's site  it is the most informative site and person I
have meet and seen.
http://www.maxshouse.com/behavior__training_IDX.htm

>> Is she going in the same spots or is it different every time?
> Different spots. I bleach the kitchen floor and the wood floor is so new
> as I said, only been down a few days.

Still could be a problem if she has.  Bleach will not do it all he way

>> If she is going in the same spots.  Have you really cleaned the area not
>> just with over the counter products but with commercial cleaners?
> Can you recommend anything for a wood floor, carpet and vinyl?

I use something called  urine gone  www.urinegone.com   comes with a
blacklight.  There are other products that you can get at the pet stores.
Other here will tell you proper stuff

>> If it is behavioral  several things could be going on.  One is you leave
>> your door open all day.
> I am normally working in the daytime so they are outside 9-6pm then
> outside in the evening of I go out too.. I have no catflap.

Install one if you are having other cats come in.  You can use the magnetic
kind where the key attaches to your cats and only allows them to come in and
out

Also  since you are busy  are you keeping thier litter boxes clean as
possible.  SOme cats will urinate in one defectae in the other
Rule of thumb for each cat two boxes at least.  So that means  you have two
cats  you need three boxes

>>   I believe you are in the UK
> Yes I am

I wanted that pointed out for people so they will not start that damn inside
outside deabte again

>>if you were in the USA I could tell you something maybe getting into your
>>house and leaving a scent that she is marking over.  It could be other
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>>don't think so anyway. And the other cat has never been in my living room
>>where she was urinating most.

That you see cats are fast. Humans slow ;-)

a.. You may detect urine around doorways or windows. This urine is sprayed
in response to an outdoor cat.
a quote from  Phil site

>>   Once you rule out medical problems  you can use something called
>> feliway it helps with unwanted markings.
> Ah, I'll look that up.

You need to go to the vet first.  Feliway can help  but it might be medical
or other things maybe necessary

http://www.feliway.uk.com/feliway_uk.nsf/Page?OpenForm

>> Also you removed the carpet and underneath is a wood floor. No, it was a
>> concrete floor which had a carpet underlay then carpet on. I have ripped
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>
> Is that like you get in a night club which makes your white clothes glow?

yes  http://www.blacklight.com/BlacklightGear  for examples
order uringe gone and you get a free black light

>> Hopes this helps a little
>
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> Many thanks,
> David

David  you are daddy  you are the parent.  They are your children.  I won't
chastise you like a few others will  for at least you want to find out the
problem instead of just getting rid of the problem or ignoring it.

There are so many factors of what could be a problem.  You need to pick up
the phone and call a vet you trust

We are here in the group to help and you are welcome.  Manyy of us a PROUD
CAT SLAVE'S and dedicated servants.

>>> Hi everyone,
>>>
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>>> Many thanks for your time,
>>> David
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 17:14 GMT
Sorry did not spell check

Also should have read bleach does not always do the trick.  It usually is
the best bet but can damage a lot of things,  Never use products with
ammonia in it.  Ammonia smells very similar to cat urine
Dave - 10 Sep 2007 17:27 GMT
> Sorry did not spell check
>
> Also should have read bleach does not always do the trick.  It usually is
> the best bet but can damage a lot of things,  Never use products with
> ammonia in it.  Ammonia smells very similar to cat urine

Nice hint, thanks
Dave - 10 Sep 2007 17:23 GMT
That's great you're a star Matthew:-) I will take all your points and work
through them.. I want her well first though so I will focus on the infection
possibility.

I've rung the vets you would probably all like to know.. they want me to get
a urine sample.. How the hell do I do that!! Now I want the cat to pee on
the floor... although I chucked some tissue in the bin that I soaked some up
with before!

Seroiusly.. any suggestions would be great.. The vets said they had some
litter which is non absorbent or they could express some from the cat if I
don't manage to get anything... Anyone done it before?

Cheers,
Dave
Dave - 10 Sep 2007 17:26 GMT
> Seroiusly.. any suggestions would be great.. The vets said they had some
> litter which is non absorbent or they could express some from the cat if I
> don't manage to get anything... Anyone done it before?

Just to clarify.. I didn't mean done the expressing.. I aint doing that.. I
meant getting a sample..

I read that back and it didn't sound clear.
Wendy - 11 Sep 2007 11:31 GMT
>> Seroiusly.. any suggestions would be great.. The vets said they had some
>> litter which is non absorbent or they could express some from the cat if
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>
> I read that back and it didn't sound clear.

The vet might be able to provide you with some clear plastic 'pearls' that
you put in a clean litter box. When the cat urinates in the box you can pour
off the urine into a clean container and take that to the vet. At least
that's how we did it with my Isabelle. Turns out she had crystals in her
urine and also has chronic kidney infections so there was a reason for my
girl to be peeing outside the box.

Wendy
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 17:34 GMT
> That's great you're a star Matthew:-) I will take all your points and work
> through them.. I want her well first though so I will focus on the
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> on the floor... although I chucked some tissue in the bin that I soaked
> some up with before!

Good Man

I have to say  you are one of the few that actually listen when it takes
calling a vet  most people come in here and ask these questions and get
pissed when we tell them to go to a vet.  Most want a quick fix. < internet
slap on the back from the USA >

Yes truly is a pain in the butt I decide many years ago it is just best to
let them do it.  The money is well worth it.

Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a plastic bag
make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it  put the furball in the
bathroom  with food and water  close the door.  Be ready for a possible mess
;-)

If you can't you need to tell the vet and it probably will take an over
night visit so they can properly collect the urine

> Seroiusly.. any suggestions would be great.. The vets said they had some
> litter which is non absorbent or they could express some from the cat if I
> don't manage to get anything... Anyone done it before?
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 17:42 GMT
>> That's great you're a star Matthew:-) I will take all your points and
>> work through them.. I want her well first though so I will focus on the
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> bathroom  with food and water  close the door.  Be ready for a possible
> mess ;-)

I mean one of the pans that you use.  It will have the smell from being used
before.  The clean part is no litter in it just the plastic bag as a liner.
the smell will permeate thru the bag so the cat thinks it is using the
litter box

> If you can't you need to tell the vet and it probably will take an over
> night visit so they can properly collect the urine
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>> Cheers,
>> Dave
Dave - 10 Sep 2007 17:47 GMT
>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a plastic bag
>> make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it  put the furball in the
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> liner. the smell will permeate thru the bag so the cat thinks it is using
> the litter box

Ah sounds a plan.. so just put a plastic bag over the litter tray? Or are
you suggesting putting a bag/liner underneath some litter? I can leave the
other cat out overnight or in a different room with another tray..
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 18:01 GMT
>>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a plastic bag
>>> make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it  put the furball in the
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> you suggesting putting a bag/liner underneath some litter? I can leave the
> other cat out overnight or in a different room with another tray..
No  use one of their pan that has been emptied out but not cleaned.
Basically  no litter  dirty pan.  Put a fresh plastic garbage bag over it.
The smell is still there  but  the plastic bag will prevent it from being
soaked into any left over litter  and make it easy to collect.  The ink
refill syringe is the best bet.

PS.  it is called  www.urinegone.com   Naturals Miracle is a good product
also  your pet store should carry something similar

You will be shocked once you use the black light.  I carry one when I
travel.  I have made many hotels come in and change the linen before I even
think about laying down.
Cheryl - 10 Sep 2007 18:27 GMT
>>>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a
>>>> plastic bag make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it
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> when I travel.  I have made many hotels come in and change the
> linen before I even think about laying down.

You are like on crack today.  lol

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Cheryl

Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 18:42 GMT
>>>>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a
>>>>> plastic bag make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it
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>
> You are like on crack today.  lol

Nope just a SUGAR RUSH   I made my giant double chocolate chip cookies with
peanut butter and raisins today.  As any good baker does I made a bakers
dozen at least 3 times and an extra batch just to "taste".

See what I did today.  I based the recipe from one of my favorite lady on
Food Network

3 eggs
1 egg white
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 little dash of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup raisins,2 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper
or nonstick baking mats.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the
salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate
candies, chocolate chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop
by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Let stand for about 3 minutes
before transferring to wire racks to cool. When cool, store in large
resealable plastic bags away from your hungry eyes for they are delicious.
Cheryl - 10 Sep 2007 18:57 GMT
>> You are like on crack today.  lol
>
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> store in large resealable plastic bags away from your hungry
> eyes for they are delicious.

Yikes! I got reciped on H+B!!  ;) Sounds good though. Thanks for
the recipe. I will be making those!!

BTW - lots of good info for Dave from you. I was just messin' with
ya.

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Cheryl

Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 19:06 GMT
>>> You are like on crack today.  lol
>>
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> BTW - lots of good info for Dave from you. I was just messin' with
> ya.

I knew I was good for something

I know  that is why you got reciped ;^)

I was not going to waste a good recipe on some one that I don't like ;-)
Sheelagh >o< - 10 Sep 2007 22:37 GMT
> >>>>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a
> >>>>> plastic bag make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it
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>
> - Show quoted text -

Who said you don't learn plenty new, plenty of times...?
Sheelagh >"o"<
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 22:49 GMT
>> >>>>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a
>> >>>>> plastic bag make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it
[quoted text clipped - 70 lines]
> Who said you don't learn plenty new, plenty of times...?
> Sheelagh >"o"<

I take it the recipe sounds delicious  trust me it is  I am going to have to
spend an extra couple hours on the tread mill tonight

I know to much and there is not enough time in the day to work off my
creations ;-)

If you got a request ask
Sheelagh >o< - 11 Sep 2007 15:19 GMT
> >> "Cheryl" <jlhsha...@NOSPAMhotmail.com> wrote in message
>
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>
> - Show quoted text -

Actually, I have. 2 question:
1: did you mean 3 *whole* eggs, or just 3 yolks because you didn't
specify?
2: Thanks for that one, it was excellent- now, have you got a Brownie
type mixture

Sorry to be so OT: everyone, but this is my only question & it
applies to anyone who knows how to make them like Betty Crocker did/
does it. They have to be just cooked with that unique soft mixture in
the centre PLEASE? :o)

A recipe for CHOCOLATE BROWNIES Please?

&, Is there such a thing as WHITE CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE WHITEY'S for
want of a better description.

I tried out your recipe last night. I Left 2 batches to cool down on
the window ledge, & upon my return, the *whole Lot*, had
gone.......All that was left were a few crumbs in the middle of the
plate. ( Lets just say that the cats are not in the frame for this
crime; no!! This crime was committed by hoomins, I'm certain of it :o)

Treadmill...? :(
<BIG SIGH>,

If I *Must*! It's worth the gratification

PS: I'm trying the peanut butter & sultana version this evening. I had
to get some peanut butter from the shop, so that I could make them...

Actually, to bring this post a bit into more into line. Is it true
that chocolate is poisonous to cats? This argument has been raging for
weeks here. The reason  behind the argument is because Lilly Chocolate
drop is absolutely addicted to chocolate, & can smell it from long
distances away too!!

I'm sure that I read somewhere that it is not good for cats because
they can't break it down. In answer to this, the kids sneak her bits
of chocolate, & this worries me. I know because I have found her still
nibbling @ white chocolate drops that they have given her. If it is
BAD for her, I need to instill the danger upon the kids, of their
actions. Dad has Diabetes, so if i am right, how would I explain the
toxicity to the kids ( Please?). I'm sure if they knew the harm that
it could do to her, they would stop doing it instantly,
Thanks Cheryl, Matthew, & anyone who might be able to answer one, or
both questions?
TIA,
Sheelagh >"o"<
Matthew - 11 Sep 2007 18:47 GMT
>> >> "Cheryl" <jlhsha...@NOSPAMhotmail.com> wrote in message
>>
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> 1: did you mean 3 *whole* eggs, or just 3 yolks because you didn't
> specify?

3 whole eggs  than one egg white

> 2: Thanks for that one, it was excellent- now, have you got a Brownie
> type mixture

yes  it will at the bottom of the reply  I will give you a couple types

> Sorry to be so OT: everyone, but this is my only question & it
> applies to anyone who knows how to make them like Betty Crocker did/
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> &, Is there such a thing as WHITE CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE WHITEY'S for
> want of a better description.

whitey's  I think are like our M&M's

> I tried out your recipe last night. I Left 2 batches to cool down on
> the window ledge, & upon my return, the *whole Lot*, had
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> PS: I'm trying the peanut butter & sultana version this evening. I had
> to get some peanut butter from the shop, so that I could make them...

Sultana  is that a type of grape.

> Actually, to bring this post a bit into more into line. Is it true
> that chocolate is poisonous to cats? This argument has been raging for
> weeks here. The reason  behind the argument is because Lilly Chocolate
> drop is absolutely addicted to chocolate, & can smell it from long
> distances away too!!

YES VERY DANGEROUS FOR DOGS AND CATS

. Chocolate, Coffee, Caffeine
These products all contain substances called methylxanthines, which are
found in cacao seeds, the fruit of the plant used to make coffee and in the
nuts of an extract used in some sodas. When ingested by pets,
methylxanthines can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst
and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and
even death. Note that darker chocolate is more dangerous than milk
chocolate. White chocolate has the lowest level of methylxanthines, while
baking chocolate contains the highest

http://www.aspca.org/aspcablog/labels/Halloween.html

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_peoplefoodtoavoid

> I'm sure that I read somewhere that it is not good for cats because
> they can't break it down. In answer to this, the kids sneak her bits
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> TIA,
> Sheelagh >"o"<

Chocolate Peanut-Butter Layer Brownies

     2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
     1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
     1 1/4 cups sugar
     3 large eggs
     1 teaspoon vanilla
     2/3 cup all-purpose flour
     1/2 teaspoon baking powder
     1/2 teaspoon salt
     1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
     3 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped
fine, or 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

     Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter and flour a 9-inch square
baking pan, knocking out excess flour. In a double boiler or metal bowl set
over a saucepan of barely simmering water melt chocolate, stirring, until
smooth and remove top of double boiler or bowl from heat. Cool chocolate to
room temperature.
     In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until
light and fluffy and beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each
addition, and vanilla. Into a small bowl sift together flour, baking powder,
and salt and beat into butter mixture just until blended well. Divide batter
between 2 bowls. Whisk peanut butter into batter in 1 bowl. Whisk melted
chocolate into batter in other bowl and stir in chopped chocolate or
chocolate chips.

     Spread peanut-butter batter evenly in pan. Drop chocolate batter by
large spoonfuls onto peanut-butter batter and spread carefully to form an
even layer. Bake brownies in middle of oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until a
tester comes out with crumbs adhering to it. Cool brownies completely in pan
on a rack before cutting into 16 squares. Brownies keep, layered between
sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container at cool room temperature, 5
days.

Here is one you can make your dad  who is diabetic  it is low carb.  I got
it off line

Low Carb Double Chocolate Walnut Brownies

1 1/2 tablespoons wheat bran, or oat bran
1 1/4 cups plus 1/2 tablespoon soy flour
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
1/2 cup heavy cream
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon no sugar added vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Low Carb Chocolate Frosting, recipe follows
Special Equipment: 8-inch square baking pan

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Spray pan with nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside. Mix wheat
bran and 1/2 tablespoon soy flour together and sprinkle evenly over the
inside of the greased pan, also coating the sides.

Place the unsweetened chocolate and butter in a steel bowl and melt over a
saucepan of simmering water. Whisk in 1 cup sugar substitute and 1/4 cup
heavy cream. Once thoroughly blended, turn off heat and keep warm until
needed.

With an electric mixer on high, beat the eggs, 1 cup sugar substitute and
the vanilla extract just until blended. Reduce to low speed and then blend
in the chocolate mixture.

With a wooden spoon, mix in the baking powder, 1 1/4 cups soy flour,
walnuts, and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Spread evenly into the prepared pan and
bake on the center rack for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted
in the center comes out clean. (Do not over-bake or brownies will be dry and
hard.) Cool completely before frosting with low carb chocolate frosting. Cut
into 5 rows by 5 rows to make 25 pieces.

Low Carb Chocolate Frosting:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (not melted)
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon no sugar added vanilla extract
Few drops hot water, as needed, to thin consistency

Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined. Use to
frost brownies, but make sure brownies are completely cooled, or the butter
in the frosting will melt.

     Nutrition Information
     Nutritional Analysis per serving Calories 152
     Fat 14 grams Saturated Fat 7 grams
     Carbohydrates 6 grams Fiber 2 grams
     Net Carbohydrates 4 grams
Sheelagh >o< - 12 Sep 2007 14:36 GMT
> >> "Sheelagh >o<" <sheelagh_mad...@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in message
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>       Carbohydrates 6 grams Fiber 2 grams
>       Net Carbohydrates 4 grams

Thank you very much Matthew, for both the recipes & also the advice
regarding Cats chocolate too. It looks like both Lilly's & my thighs
are in for a good work- out. Mine because I have a sweet tooth, & hers
because her legs are short, *fast* & hairy, LoL  :o)
Looks like there is no more chocolate for Lilly. mind you, I'm sure
that I have seen cats chocolate drops before in a pet shop- I just
can't remember which one! I would imagine the best place to find them
is in Christmas stockings for pets?

Sheelagh >"o"<>
Dave - 10 Sep 2007 17:43 GMT
>> I've rung the vets you would probably all like to know.. they want me to
>> get a urine sample.. How the hell do I do that!! Now I want the cat to
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> pissed when we tell them to go to a vet.  Most want a quick fix. <
> internet slap on the back from the USA >

Well thank you... Take a hand shake from Yorkshire, England :-) The way I
see it is that I took ownership of the cats so it's my problem.. simple I
say! Well.. simple but complicated eh!

> Yes truly is a pain in the butt
I think my cat is thinking that too.. or pain in the bladder or something
anyway :o)

I decide many years ago it is just best to
> let them do it.  The money is well worth it.

Hmm .. I think i'll give it one try, I don't want to stress out the poor
thing..
> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a plastic bag
> make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it  put the furball in the
> bathroom  with food and water  close the door.  Be ready for a possible
> mess ;-)

I can see mess being the result but i'm going to have to try something.. I
ain't really got a spare room as the spare room is full of junk... that's
what they're for aint they?!

> If you can't you need to tell the vet and it probably will take an over
> night visit so they can properly collect the urine

I'll see what I can do.. I'll try your plastic bag thing I think in a room,
it the best suggestion I heard so far anyway.. Then I'll get some in a
syringe from an inkjet refill kit. Then spray my spare room with
pissgone.com or whatever its called! Sounds ok in theory anyway..

Thanks again :-)
cindys - 10 Sep 2007 19:07 GMT
> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a plastic bag
> make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it  put the furball in the
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> If you can't you need to tell the vet and it probably will take an over
> night visit so they can properly collect the urine
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Matthew, that's not true. My vet has taken urine samples from my cats on
multiple occasions. The vet tech takes the cat in the back and then returns
the cat 5 minutes later. I have never succeeded in trying to collect a cat
urine sample, and I haven't been asked to do so in years. It takes only a
few minutes at the vet office. I don't understand why any vet is asking
someone to try to do this on his own. The only problem I have ever run into
is if the cat has urinated right before the visit and the bladder is empty.
And the vet can tell if the bladder is full or empty by palpation. But even
at that, bringing the cat back the next day for another try is still
preferable to trying to do it yourself.
Best regards,
---Cindy S.
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 19:19 GMT
>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a plastic bag
>> make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it  put the furball in the
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> Best regards,
> ---Cindy S.
I said probably for a reason. The reason is in my experiences none of my
cats thru the years have ever been able to be coaxed into doing it at the
vets office.  Many vets don't have the time to do it  that is why I said it
would probably take an over night visit.  Many will collect the urine and
send it off with out having to see the vet.   Everytime  I have left one
over night  they had the sample collected from the overnight staff.  They
had the test already run and by the time I picked the furball up at the end
of the next day  I had everything already ready to go.

Collecting it can be very easy if the cats would work with us ;-)
CatNipped - 10 Sep 2007 20:42 GMT
>>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a plastic bag
>>> make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it  put the furball in the
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>
> Collecting it can be very easy if the cats would work with us ;-)

Vets don't have to wait for a cat to "go", they can get a sterile urine
sample quite easily by simply inserting a catheter.

Hugs,

CatNipped
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 21:47 GMT
>>>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a plastic
>>>> bag make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it  put the furball
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>
> CatNipped
You have never tried to stick something up there on one of my cats.  Even my
vet knows better specially Rumble  bye bye fingers hand arm face ;-)
CatNipped - 10 Sep 2007 21:59 GMT
>>>>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a plastic
>>>>> bag make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it  put the furball
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> You have never tried to stick something up there on one of my cats.  Even
> my vet knows better specially Rumble  bye bye fingers hand arm face ;-)

Wow, I didn't think any cat was badder than my Bandit - and the vet never
had any problems with her.  What do you do when they need a "sterile" sample
(like for UTIs)?

Hugs,

CatNipped
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 22:15 GMT
>>>>>> Got a spare bathroom if so take a litter box  line it with a plastic
>>>>>> bag make sure the box is clean  put NO  litter in it  put the furball
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>
> CatNipped

Stick them in the cat carrier which is huge it takes up my whole seat in my
truck.  It is designed for large dogs.  I  put a cat litter box with a
plastic bag over it  and  take one of them outside in it.  I get a sample
real quick.  They always urinate when the get put in the carrier.  Easy job
just got to make sure I collect it before they go into my truck.  It is not
been christen yet and I plan on keep it that way.

If that does not work  they get an over night visit with the vet  who has a
cage that has a pull out pan in the bottom where it makes it easy to
collect.  By the time I pick them up the next day all the test are run and
anything that needed to be done is done.
CatNipped - 11 Sep 2007 17:52 GMT
> Stick them in the cat carrier which is huge it takes up my whole seat in
> my truck.  It is designed for large dogs.  I  put a cat litter box with a
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> collect.  By the time I pick them up the next day all the test are run and
> anything that needed to be done is done.

Sorry, I think you misunderstood me.  I know the mechanics you use to get a
urine sample, but (with humans, anyway - and forgive the TMI) in order to
get a diagnosis of a urinary tract infection (which they test for by looking
for bacteria in the urine sample), the sample can't be contaminated by any
bacteria from outside the urethra, or you'll get a "false positive".  In
collecting a "sterile sample", a woman is sent into the lavatory with a cup
and a couple of sterilizing pads.  You have to make sure that you sterilize
around the opening to the urethra with the sterilizing pads.  Then you have
to start urinating and *then* pass the cup into the "stream" at "mid-stream"
(so any bacteria just inside of the urethra is washed away first).  Then you
have to immediately seal the cup, and they have to test it right away.
Doing all that makes sure that no "outside" bacteria contaminates the
sample - then if they find bacteria they *know* it's from the urethra and
can give a definite diagnosis of UTI.

What I'm saying is that, with a catheter, the vet can get a "sterile
sample", but if the urine touches the skin in the area of the urethra (or
any other surface besides the inside of a sterile cup) then bacteria can
show up in the sample that's not necessarily present inside the urethra -
thus giving a false positive.  So, for some other diagnoses, the process you
use for getting a urine sample from a cat will work just fine, but to
diagnose a UTI, I think the vet would have to get the sample.

Hugs,

CatNipped
CatNipped - 10 Sep 2007 17:59 GMT
> That's great you're a star Matthew:-) I will take all your points and work
> through them.. I want her well first though so I will focus on the
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> Cheers,
> Dave

Your vet should be able to get a urine sample with a catheter - mine always
have because, like you, I don't know *how* you'd get a cat to pee in a vial
(also, when a woman has to give a urine sample to test for a UTI, it has to
be a "clean" sample (this is probably TMI, but you have to clean the
"outside" area to avoid outside bacteria contaminating the sample, then you
have to get urine during "mid-stream" for the same reason - I wouldn't
expect a cat to be able to do that, so a catheterization by the vet would be
necessary).

Hugs,

CatNipped
Gail - 10 Sep 2007 16:17 GMT
As the other poster said, she MUST be checked out by a vet for a urinary
tract infection firstly.
Gail
> Hi everyone,
>
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> Many thanks for your time,
> David
Dave - 10 Sep 2007 16:28 GMT
> As the other poster said, she MUST be checked out by a vet for a urinary
> tract infection firstly.

Thank you Gail, for the very quick advice. I will speak to my vets and get
her looked at.

Many thanks
David
Sheelagh >o< - 10 Sep 2007 16:33 GMT
> Hi everyone,
>
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> Many thanks for your time,
> David

I'm not a betting person, but having said that, my bet is that she
either is not  spayed, which is why she is leaving her smell to be
found by male cats who happen to be passing.. or, it is behavioural.
Mind you, behavioural means anything from not spaying her, to her
covering prior residents smells so that every cat in the area knows
that it is her area now!!
Of course, the other notable obvious reason is that she might have a
UTI. Only a vet can exclude that possibility, so best get her there
asap, & if it is a urinary infection, then he/ she can treat it.

Good Luck Dave,
Sheelagh >"o"<
Dave - 10 Sep 2007 16:45 GMT
> I'm not a betting person, but having said that, my bet is that she
> either is not  spayed, which is why she is leaving her smell to be
> found by male cats who happen to be passing..

She was spayed (and her sister) 2 years ago. I got them from a cat rescue
place and they had to be spayed as part of the conditions of owning the
cats.
> or, it is behavioural.
> Mind you, behavioural means anything from not spaying her, to her
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> UTI. Only a vet can exclude that possibility, so best get her there
> asap, & if it is a urinary infection, then he/ she can treat it.

The UTI is sounding quite likely at the moment, or certainly the first thing
to rule out.
> Good Luck Dave,
> Sheelagh >"o"<

Thanks Sheelagh
Matthew - 10 Sep 2007 17:06 GMT
Cleaning products
http://www.urine-off.com/
www.urinegone.com

Natural's Miracle  makes many  products for cleaning
http://www.petsmart.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2768984&cp=2767033
Catman 07 - 10 Sep 2007 23:08 GMT
>Hi everyone,
>
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>side of a clean, dry cardboard box which has run onto my nice new floor. It
>is really frustrating me!

Dave, Catman here. Did this come on SUDDENLY?!  I think this would be
considered normal ongoing behavior for an un-neutered female cat,
ESPECIALLY if you have two females, with the exception of not covering
up in the cat box. How old was she when she was neutered?

>I do occasionally see her using the litter tray but I rarely see her trying
>to cover anything up, although I do ocaasionally see or hear her scratching
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>outside, no problem at all. I have had many cats over the years and have
>never seen this in a cat before.

One BIG question is: Are you feeding your cats DRY food? I found out
the HARD way how that can screw up cats. My  cat got FLUTD, and one of
the most pronounced symptoms was urinating out of the box. He peed in
the bathtub (that was considerate of him, as it was easy to clean up,
but I don't think he is actually THAT smart) and on the floor near his
box. Peeing out-of-the-box only lasted for two days. He also didn't
cover what pee he did do in the box, at that time. Switching him to
canned fish dinner cat food, imho, fwiw, cured him of his FLUTD, in
about a week.

See:   www.markshouse.com   for more info.
        Catman

>I would massively appreciate any advice you could give me.
>
>Many thanks for your time,
>David
IBen Getiner - 12 Sep 2007 04:54 GMT
> Hi everyone,
>
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> Many thanks for your time,
> David

The problem with you cat, Dave, is that she's 25 years old. What do
you expect...?

IBen
 
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