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Expert: - 11/19/2008


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I have a three month old cat who just started acting up.  I found him as a stray when he was just a baby.  Brought him home and potty trained him in my room, but as he was a month old i moved his litter box in the garage and he has no problem getting to it or back from it and he was doing just fine until two days a go when he pooped and peed on my bed.  The following day he pooped on my nephews bed.  Im not exactly sure what the problem is and why he is doing this all of the sudden. and i want to resolve this problem as soon as possible before i am forced to give him up.

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Nadia,

Inappropriate elimination can be caused by a variety of things ranging from medical problems to changes in the household or eventhe scent and texture of the litter you are using. The litter may also be too close to the food and water- cats do not like to eliminate where they eat. House soiling is an extremely common issue and I would highly recommend checking out my previous answers on this subject as there are so many common reasons for this behavior. I also include information on how to clean up after accidents and house soiling in these answers so hopefully you will find the information and tips you are looking for. I would be happy to help you out if you don't manage to find what you are looking for in previous answers.

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I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.

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I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.

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I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.

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