Comments | ticks_cowgirl: Cat whisperer, anyone?

ticks_cowgirl

Cat whisperer, anyone?

Apr 13, 2007 08:24

So, I have this problem. I have two cats who are 6 and a half years old. I've had them since they were born. They're good cats, and I love them. But I would very much like to feed one of them to some very large, very hungry dogs right now ( Read more... )

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atomichurricane April 13 2007, 13:34:51 UTC

If it was a health problem, she would probably just be peeing anywhere. It sounds like a behavioral problem. She is very clearly making sure that you see her doing it. Maybe it is from the move? Is there anything else different about your new environment...like something she can't sit on or a room she can't go into that she could before? Maybe she just wants you to pay more attention to her?

I live with a cat who spite pees, so I know how you feel. Mr. Beaners peed on my bed twice at one point and I'm pretty sure that it was because he was mad at Willis.

ticks_cowgirl April 13 2007, 14:12:25 UTC

Nothing has changed, and we've been moved 6 months. They have complete access to every piece of furniture in every room. And I pay a lot of attention to her. She's never done anything like this before.

Spite peeing is NOT ok.

atomichurricane April 13 2007, 14:27:29 UTC

You are right... spite peeing is not ok, but I would never get rid of Mr. Beaners. But that is my choice.

Hmmm... have she and Mouse been fighting a lot lately?

Then I'm out of ideas. :-(

ticks_cowgirl April 13 2007, 14:36:35 UTC

I really don't want to get rid of her. I love my cats...They've been my babies for a long time. But I really can't abide a cat who pees on furniture OR people.

No, they haven't been fighting.

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just_showtune April 13 2007, 13:37:11 UTC

Gonna refer you to therealfranco's wife. She is the expert in all things animal behavior and may have ideas for you. Is it ok for me to give her your info? I'll be seeing her tomorrow.

ticks_cowgirl April 13 2007, 14:09:55 UTC

Yes, please! And tell her hi for me. It was great to catch up with her at your wedding.

weered1 April 13 2007, 13:54:21 UTC

Oh my god, you SO do not want advice from me on this. i'm sorry you're dealing with it.

ticks_cowgirl April 13 2007, 14:10:37 UTC

Yeah, I'm sure the advice you would give me is exactly what I'm tempted to do anyway. Thanks, anyway.

interfecta April 13 2007, 15:01:48 UTC

Give the cat a taste of her own medicine?

ticks_cowgirl April 13 2007, 15:05:46 UTC

More like feed her to the dogs...

ginny_pig April 13 2007, 15:05:25 UTC

What my friend who's a vet tech suggested when our cat did that was locking him in a room with his litter box to reaffirm that THIS is where you pee. Don't know how that would affect your other cat, though.

ticks_cowgirl April 13 2007, 15:07:30 UTC

That's what we did on Wednesday, we locked both of them in the bathroom with the litter box. I thought we had it straightened out after that, but apparently not. We locked te in the bathroom again, today, though. I hat to punish Mouse for Nubbs' bad behavior, but we only have one litter box...