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Expert: - 2/26/2010


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We got our cat, Rascal, about two years ago from the humane society to give our other cat, Ty (who's now about 5#, some company.  When we got him, he was about one year old.  Nine months after we got him, we moved from South Carolina to Pennsylvania.  Near the end of last year, after we've been living here for about a year and a half, he started peeing downstairs.  We hadn't had any problems with him until then.  We've tried almost everything.  We've moved the food away from the litter boxes #we now have two).  We've gotten Special Kitty Urinary Tract Infection food.  We've put tin foil down where he pees.  We've used multiple spray products that claim to get rid of the stains and keep the cat from peeing in that spot again.  For a little while, we had been letting him outside and it seemed to work, but it's started to snow really bad and he can't get far off the deck.  Nothing seems to work for long.  He keeps peeing in the same spots, but now on the tin foil.  Our house is on the market, so we can't afford to have him keep peeing on the carpet, but we don't want to get rid of him.  What can we do to make him stop?

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Hi Shawn,

Have you had your cat checked to see what could be wrong with him physically? usually when a cat changes litter box habits it means that something is wrong with him. What stuff have you been using to keep him from urinating in the same spots? There are only a few that work. Have you tried this stuff? http://www.preciouscat.com/ This works pretty good. You can get it at PetSmart.
You can also try a product called Feliway Comfort Zone. This also works to help cats with that problem. Write back and let me know about what I asked. I would get him to the vet though and get a check up first. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen

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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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