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Expert: - 4/28/2007


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I have a farm cat that we have had for 6 years.  We also have 4 other cats.  This particular cat has started peeing everywhere in the house.  She has no rhyme or reason to where she goes.  We have 4 litter boxes in the house.  I use the spray the vet recommended in case that was it.  She is now on amytriptaline and this has not helped either.  I have watched and none of the other cats bully her.  In fact, she is the more aggressive.  I think maybe this is neurological now.  The vet says she has no kidney problems as I just had blood work.  She is now chewing on her hip and feet and is removing the hair from her hip. I am lost as to what to do for her....please help.

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Hi Collette,

Amytriptaline can sometimes have the opposite effect than what it is supposed to do. It cause a cat to become more aggressive.  What you are describing can be because of bladder or kidney stones. Did your vet check for this? When the urinating starts up all of a sudden there is an underlying cause for it. The urinating and licking at the abdomen region suggest that she may have those. Have him check her for that. Let me know what happens and we can move to the next step if that isn't it. 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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