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Expert: - 2/25/2008


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Hi, i have a male bengal kitten - 6 months old and i've had him for 3 months. i have an outdoor enclosure i built for him as he is an indoor cat. i feed him raw meet which is his favourite - all the best of everything. i work 6 days a week so during the day he sleeps which i play with him in the morning and night as he won't let me sleep in if he wants to play. He only recently started peeing in the laundry within the clothes basket and in my wardrobe. I am not sure why as nothing out of the unusual has changed. Can you help me please???

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Hi Terri Lee,

It sounds like he might have an urinary tract infection. When there is a change in a cat's litter box behavior it usually means they are sick. And urinating out side the box is a good indication that he has a U.T.I. Take him to your vet and have him checked out. Also clean the area he has been using with a good enzymatic cat urine stain remover. This way he won't be tempted to use that area again. Good luck.

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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!

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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.

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