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wsk@jjpowell.com - 14 Jun 2006 15:26 GMT

My cat just started this where he will meow very loudly during night,
waking me up. I have him and another in a closed room because he has a
problem of spraying everything so he has to be closed up in room. He's
been fine in this room and they have plenty room to run and even have
an open window to look out. Why would he be starting this after all
these years? Would it help to put radio in room and turn on low to keep
them company? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Beth - 14 Jun 2006 15:33 GMT

> My cat just started this where he will meow very loudly during night,
> waking me up. I have him and another in a closed room because he has a
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> these years? Would it help to put radio in room and turn on low to keep
> them company? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I would definitely keep a radio on for them. The noise helps. Also make
sure there are toys, food, water, litter, and some place cozy for them to
snuggle up if they want to get in a nap or something before you get up. My
guess is that he just wants to be out because he doesn't like being in there
without free reign. Maybe he misses you too and wants to come snuggle with
you.

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wsk@jjpowell.com - 14 Jun 2006 15:58 GMT

> > My cat just started this where he will meow very loudly during night,
> > waking me up. I have him and another in a closed room because he has a
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> without free reign. Maybe he misses you too and wants to come snuggle with
> you.

They do have toys,food,water,litter and pillows to sleep on. I will
definitely try the radio now and see if this helps. I do go in everyday
and pet them and clean litter box. If I could
get him to stop spraying stuff when he's out I would be able to have
them out. Since I moved into this house, he's been spraying. Dont know
if he's unhappy over house or another kitty that was added to group
when I moved. thank you for your thoughts on this.

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Beth - 14 Jun 2006 19:20 GMT

>> > My cat just started this where he will meow very loudly during night,
>> > waking me up. I have him and another in a closed room because he has a
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> if he's unhappy over house or another kitty that was added to group
> when I moved. thank you for your thoughts on this.

Ok, I was under the impression that you only put them in there at night and
not that they were in there all the time. Your cats definitely need some
owner bonding time. It's really not good for them to be locked up all day
and night with only the occasional petting visit. Talk to your vet about
the spraying. If it's a new house, he may just be marking territory. I
know they have calming pheromones that can help with that. Also, if he's
not neutered, getting him neutered will help. Finally, if the cat had free
run of the house before you moved, then he's probably really unhappy about
what's going on and is probably depressed. Talk to your vet about the
spraying so that you can let them out. But yes, the radio should help some.
However, it's really not good to keep the poor things locked up all the
time, even if they do have everything they need. They need some interaction
with you and to feel like they have more control over where they can go.
They do think they are the owners of the house, ya know :)

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~*Connie*~ - 15 Jun 2006 03:57 GMT

> . If I could
> get him to stop spraying stuff when he's out I would be able to have
> them out.

There are products - diapers if you will - that will prevent the spray from
reaching anything

Since I moved into this house, he's been spraying. Dont know

> if he's unhappy over house or another kitty that was added to group
> when I moved. thank you for your thoughts on this.

Since this is a new behavior, there is obviously something troubling the
cat. Did the house previously have pets? Are there cats roaming around the
area? To have a harmonious household, you need to think like your cat does
(cause it can't tell you with words) Does it spray only in certain areas?
Maybe a cleanser designed to remove animal stains might be in order. Does
it spray in the room that it is in? (is it neutered?) How long has the new
kitty been in the picture? Does he spray when the new kitty is locked up?
does the new kitty have free run and he doesn't? (which would explain the
meowing, I mean how rude is that in his opinion.. )

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wsk@jjpowell.com - 15 Jun 2006 12:58 GMT

> > . If I could
> > get him to stop spraying stuff when he's out I would be able to have
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> does the new kitty have free run and he doesn't? (which would explain the
> meowing, I mean how rude is that in his opinion.. )

Before we moved to this house, I lived in a small trlr with the 4 cats,
who were litter mates. Most time they had to be shut up in bathroom
cause I wasnt allowed to have them. Then we moved and he started
spraying stuff. I know tey had animals in this house before. I dont
think it's a medical problem, think he's just mad at me and sprays. The
other new kitty has been with us since we moved to this house and he
doenst get along with him. I can't afford to take him to vet to get him
put on medication. I wasnt aware they had diapers for cats but that
woudl we something i would like to try. I had him out last night for a
few hours and he did good but afraid to let him out any longer or he'll
ruin stuff in house.Yes, The kitty he doesnt get along with has free
reins of the house.

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Beth - 15 Jun 2006 13:53 GMT

>> > . If I could
>> > get him to stop spraying stuff when he's out I would be able to have
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> ruin stuff in house.Yes, The kitty he doesnt get along with has free
> reins of the house.

There is another part of the problem. He's been with you longer yet the new
kitty has free reign and he doesn't. Let him stay out for a few hours a day
for a while and increase it. Maybe his urge to spray has worn off now that
he's done it. Just be sure to clean the areas he did spray so that he can't
smell it and then want to spray it again. Get a good pet stain cleaner to
make sure you really get the smell out of things like carpet. You really
need to stop keeping him locked in that room. That is his problem now. And
really, he probably doesn't need medication. He's just acting like a cat
would act in this situation. I'd just call your vet and ask about his
spraying and mention it's a new house. They'll probably just suggest
something, like the pheromones, to calm him. That wouldn't cost the vet
visit and the pheromones are probably relatively cheap. If it were me, I'd
say it's worth it to calm the cat and have it be happy then to keep it
locked up and have it meow at me all night and day. The poor cat is SAD.
It needs to not be locked up alone while the other cat is out. If it was
fine when you let him out for a few hours, continue doing so. In fact, you
may want to do what is customary when you introduce a new cat to the bunch.
Let the new kitten stay in the room while the older cat gets free reign.
Play with him, let him explore for a bit. Right now he's feeling very
depressed from being locked up alone. He doesn't understand that it's
because he sprays. Alternate who has the freedom for a day or two and then
let them both out. Honestly, I would feel really bad about having this cat,
then getting a new one and moving, and then locking the first cat up night
and day. You need to realize that moving and a new cat introduced to the
house are actually traumatic events for a cat. It's actually pretty good
that all he did was spray. But now, he's just continuing to be traumatized.
A phone call to the vet for a suggestion is free. You really should try it.

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wsk@jjpowell.com - 15 Jun 2006 18:15 GMT

I will continue to let him out more and more each day and hopefully he
doenst spray anything. He's actually not alone in this room, his
brother Blackie is in there to keep him company. It's funny cause when
I let them out, I always find them back in room laying in middle of
floor. Think they feel safe in there. Want them to be out with me all
the time, so keep your fingers crossed he will be better this time out.

> >> > . If I could
> >> > get him to stop spraying stuff when he's out I would be able to have
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> that all he did was spray. But now, he's just continuing to be traumatized.
> A phone call to the vet for a suggestion is free. You really should try it.

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Kiran - 15 Jun 2006 18:19 GMT

: Before we moved to this house, I lived in a small trlr with the 4 cats,
: who were litter mates. Most time they had to be shut up in bathroom
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: ruin stuff in house.Yes, The kitty he doesnt get along with has free
: reins of the house.

If the two cats don't get along, you should divide free time between
them, so each gets a few hours of free reign while the other is
confined. Then slowly start giving them some time togther, when they
are both free. For the time being, just cover up any good furniture and
rugs with old or cheap sheets.

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