What makes them mess?

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

Roy Walker - 24 Feb 2005 19:11 GMT

I have two cats and one of them occasionally messes in the house ( they
are both outside cats). This cat has ruined the carpet in one of the
bedrooms with a strong urine aroma as well as depositing faeces. These
are both spayed queens. We have considered whether she has been
frightened by a tomcat, but the other has shown no sign of distress.
Any suggestion will be welcomed.

Signature

Roy Walker

Reply to this Message

Maggie's Mom - 24 Feb 2005 22:28 GMT

>I have two cats and one of them occasionally messes in the house ( they are
>both outside cats).

*Outside cats habitually mark their territory, regardless whether they're
fixed or not. I take care of several outside cats, but *they do remain
outside because of the marking habits.

>These are both spayed queens.

*Just curious: were they spayed as very young, or as mature cats? Not that
it has anything to do with the problem, but cats *that are allowed to mature
before being fixed (personal observations, I take care of colony of ferals
here), don't change any *of their behavior after the surgery

> Any suggestion will be welcomed.

*Unfortunately, the only solution to your problem, IMHO, would be making
sure that your outside cats stay outside... supply *them with food, water
and shelter, and they will be fine.

*Hopefully, somebody will have a better idea.

Reply to this Message

Judy - 25 Feb 2005 04:22 GMT

>I have two cats and one of them occasionally messes in the house ( they are
>both outside cats). This cat has ruined the carpet in one of the bedrooms
>with a strong urine aroma as well as depositing faeces. These are both
>spayed queens. We have considered whether she has been frightened by a
>tomcat, but the other has shown no sign of distress.
> Any suggestion will be welcomed.

Cat's usually eliminate inappropriately as the result of behavioural or
medical issues. Possible medical issues should be ruled out first, so I
suggest you make an appointment with the vet for the cat in question and go
from there.

Judy

Reply to this Message

M.C. Mullen - 25 Feb 2005 06:04 GMT

|I have two cats and one of them occasionally messes in the house ( they
| are both outside cats). This cat has ruined the carpet in one of the
| bedrooms with a strong urine aroma as well as depositing faeces. These
| are both spayed queens. We have considered whether she has been
| frightened by a tomcat, but the other has shown no sign of distress.
| Any suggestion will be welcomed.

What age?
Has the behaviour only started recently?
Have you seen a vet? The cat might be ill.

Carola

Reply to this Message