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Hi Karen,
I have a 8 yr. old female cat which I have had for 6 yrs. She's a wonderful, gentle and calm cat. I have throw rugs in my back room to help with the snow on people's shoes. The other day I noticed a smell and saw that the rugs were saturated and smelled terribly of urine. I put those rugs in the wash and put just a junky towel down and overnight she peed on the towel also. I came home from work and she pooped on the rug.
No change in routine. My family is gone the entire day (work & school). My husband did try to bring another 3 yr. old female cat in about 2 months ago, but the other cat was so aggressive that we took it back. So it's been about 2 months free of the other cat.
Someone mentioned maybe depression. She's definitely not depressed....the good thing about the other cat leaving is the kids play with her a lot more and she gets lots of attention. Someone also said maybe putting moth balls under the throw rugs so she avoids peeing again.
I don't like doing this, but for now during the day and at night I put her in the basement with her food and litter box. It is nice and warm and she has plenty of room. I don't want to clean up pee all the time.
I would appreciate any advice. Thanks again.
Angel
Hi Angel,
Usually cats change their litter habits when they are sick. I would take her to the vet to have her checked out. You also have to clean the area she has been using with a good cat urine cleaner. If she can smell her urine she may go there again. You can also try this stuff. http://www.preciouscat.com/
It works great. Good luck and write back to me to let me know how she is doing.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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