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hi Karen,
two weeks ago our cat stared having trouble peeing i would here her try in the litter box come out and pee on the floor during that time she was less playful. we took her to the vet and found out she had crystals in her urine. the vet gave us food that will help brake up the crystals. after two weeks on the food she was playful and less in pain. now she will go poop in the litter box but is still peeing on the floor in the living room. what should we do.
please help,
Joe
Hi Joe,
Glad you took her to the vet and found out what was causing her the problem. She is associating the litter box with the pain she had urinating. The best way to take care of this is to get a new litter box and new litter. And try some of this stuff. http://www.preciouscat.com/ You can get it at Pet Smart.
Once you do that you should have no more problems with her not using the litter box. Oh, and get a good enzymatic cat urine cleaner. Clean the areas she was using. This will prevent any temptations to use those spots again. Good luck and take care.
Ciao, Karen
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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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