Howdy all, I have 3 indoor cats age ranges 14, 8 and 3 years old. Just
recently, a couple of weeks, I'm noticing one of em is crapping out of the
boxes, (I use 2 large litter boxes and change em every 1.5 weeks.
Any ideas what would account for that new behavior?
Just today, I cleaned another out of box crap and the litter was changed
only 2 days ago. These are not just droppings on side the box but at
different locations through out my basement.
Thanks...
Dusty - 07 Apr 2005 03:28 GMT
> Howdy all, I have 3 indoor cats age ranges 14, 8 and 3 years old. Just
> recently, a couple of weeks, I'm noticing one of em is crapping out of the
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> Thanks...
Perhaps they don't like the smell of it. That is, one or more of them might
not care for a scented litter.
Just a thought.
Personally, I prefer to use an un-scented litter, change it once a week
(more if needed) and keep it in the bathroom where everyone does the same
thing.. keeps the confusion factor at a minimum.
They also eat and drink in the kitchen, where we all eat and drink. I think
having these two things in place makes it easier on everyone - we -all- do
the same things, in the same places. sleeping as well. I have one hell of
a time sleeping when my fuzzy kids aren't in bed with me.
Of course, sometimes in the middle of the night, there is a bit of quiet
giggling from a few doors down the hall and quite a bit of heavy purring,
too. But I smile to myself when that happens, and sleep quite well because
of it.
M.C. Mullen - 07 Apr 2005 04:41 GMT
: Howdy all, I have 3 indoor cats age ranges 14, 8 and 3 years old. Just
: recently, a couple of weeks, I'm noticing one of em is crapping out of the
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: Thanks...
Do you clean the boxes every day?
You should add another box for three cats, one that's large enough!
Carola
deek1990 - 07 Apr 2005 16:01 GMT
> Howdy all, I have 3 indoor cats age ranges 14, 8 and 3 years old. Just
> recently, a couple of weeks, I'm noticing one of em is crapping out of the
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>
> Thanks...
We had 3 cats and had 4 large rubbermaid storage boxes. We had to
scoop them 3 times a day (or if possible, every time they were used)
because 1 cat refused to use the box if there was anything in it, even
if it was his. So try adding more boxes so he can find one that is
unused, and try scooping their business out as soon as they do it.
Smokie Darling (Annie) - 07 Apr 2005 20:20 GMT
> Howdy all, I have 3 indoor cats age ranges 14, 8 and 3 years old. Just
> recently, a couple of weeks, I'm noticing one of em is crapping out of the
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> Just today, I cleaned another out of box crap and the litter was changed
> only 2 days ago. These are not just droppings on side the box but at
> different locations through out my basement.
>
> Thanks...
Everyone has some good ideas, I am wondering if you know which cat it
is?
My little Nikki (Nicodemus RB) used the box religiously, but when she
finally lost all sight in her eyes, she had trouble "hitting" in the
box. She'd be in it, but not quite. Of course, she'd come and get me
to clean up her boo-boo... The vet wanted her put down (just because
she was blind? No, but thanks for the suggestion... New Vet) because
he thought she couldn't have a good quality of life.
Dusty - 08 Apr 2005 02:00 GMT
> > Howdy all, I have 3 indoor cats age ranges 14, 8 and 3 years old.
> Just
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> she was blind? No, but thanks for the suggestion... New Vet) because
> he thought she couldn't have a good quality of life.
I have two that are pushing nearly 17 years of age. In my mind, it matters
not if I have to carry them to their dinner, the "box", or anything else. I
will gladly be their eyes. And my children feel the same.
The reason being is thus.. they have given us more enjoyment, more fun and
frankly, more humility then any other companion animal has. To us, we see
them no differently then a grandparent or great grandparent. If we have to
make allowances for them because of their age, so be it. They have more
then earned it through what they have given to us. We see it as our turn to
give to them.
Smokie Darling (Annie) - 09 Apr 2005 01:57 GMT
> > > Howdy all, I have 3 indoor cats age ranges 14, 8 and 3 years old.
> > Just
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> then earned it through what they have given to us. We see it as our turn to
> give to them.
I agree completely, but I think I may have kept Nikki around a bit too
long, and considering I still cry and it's been two years, I'd have
kept her around longer if I could have (selfish, I know).
I would carry her to her food, I fed her beef or turkey baby food
(mixed with a little hot water) every day as a treat. She seemed to
have a good life but I always wonder if I made her suffer for my own
selfishness (probably).
The vet had no idea how old she was, even after necropsy. They
estimated her age around 21 to 23 (she had ground down all but her
"long" teeth). She used to be an indoor/outdoor before I got her
(indoor after I got her), declawed but still the meanest wench on the
block, and she loved my Dog.
Smokie Darling (Annie)