Moral Dilemma

You can also tell them to buy some Cat Attract Litter by Dr. Elsey which they can get at Petsmart. I know it's on the expensive side but it works. It helped me when I was also having inappropriate peeing issues. I just put some of it on top of the old litter that I was using. They may also need more litter boxes. Even though the cats are indoor/outdoor,they may not like using the bathroom outside. They should have at least 3 litter boxes in low traffic places so that they'll have some privacy. Some cats also don't like covered litter boxes. Good luck.:)

Also, keep in mind that cats DO NOT like scented litter. Their noses are so much more sensitive/powerful then ours. Imagine going into a bathroom, choking on perfume each time...
Don't know why they sell it!!!

This link has been posted before but I'll post it again here: http://www.catinfo.org/litterbox.htm. It has a lot of great information. I too use unscented litter. I can't stand the scented litters because they're too strong for me.

Thank you all for your suggestions - I will see them tomorrow and update.

My husband and I spent the afternoon at Puss's house. Puss, I'm sorry to say, is really now on the decline. After my discussion with the husband, the kitties were isolated, and it was determined it was actually Puss that is doing the improper bathroom habit. He is also VERY slow, and is not cleaning himself well. The younger kitties have no animosity toward Puss. There is a vet visit scheduled for all the kitties in about a week. Again, thank you all for your suggestions. I'll update after the visit.

Well at least they have taken the time to find out what is actually happening, i guess Puss's days are numbered though by the sounds of things, if they were thinking of putting him to sleep before hand, they will feel they have more just cause now, he probably is unwell,i suppose it depends on what is wrong with Puss as to what is ahead, if he is sick they will probably choose to have Puss put to sleep, and I feel that will be their choice.and i would not question their decision,let us hope the outcome is more positive than i am thinking right now, and Puss gets a reprieve.

If Puss is doing those things, he may be really sick w/a UTI and in pain. Can you take him in to the vet before a week passes? Having had only a bladder infection myself, time is of the essence and it's very painful, too.

I'm sorry to hear that Puss's health is declining.:( Hopefully it's just a UTI and can be easily treated with some antibiotics. If he's had this for quite a while it can turn into a kidney infection which would be a lot worse. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way. Please continue to keep us updated.

Any news?

I haven't gotten any news.:(
I have left a message and written on facebook, but haven't heard a response. I know they have been really occupied so they haven't had a chance to call, it's not that they are upset with me or anything. I'm trying to find out.

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Originally Posted by Pinot's Mom

I'm having a real dilemma.

Very dear friends of ours, who have a great deal on their plate (3 kids under 9, 3 kitties, 25 chicks (as in egg producing), a bee hive, an organic garden for their catering business...) have an older kitty who we'll call Puss. He is 19 years old, showing some signs of age, but nothing serious. They want to put him down because there seem to be behavior problems in the younger kitties. Am I wrong in thinking this is cruel?

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maybe puss should of been thought of first before getting any more , i have a 14 yr old cat id love a kitten but i wont get one not yet ,yes i think this is cruel and id be shocked if the vet allows this to happen poor cat :(
my cat is old and needs to go to the toilet quickly we have a litter tray now problem solved and hes happier about it as well he doesnt have to race outside anymore :)

carol

Are there any updates, with hopefully some positive news for us?

:(I regret to inform everyone that Puss has crossed over to the Bridge. He had become so aggressive towards the other kitties and was improperly peeing everywhere. I will write more later, but I knew you wanted to know.

I thought this would be the case, thanks for letting us know, sad that Puss has gone to the RB, but it sounds like he was in renal failure to me, so probably a blessing maybe? i dunno?

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Originally Posted by Pinot's Mom

:(I regret to inform everyone that Puss has crossed over to the Bridge. He had become so aggressive towards the other kitties and was improperly peeing everywhere. I will write more later, but I knew you wanted to know.

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Maggie, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( RIP sweet Puss.:(

How very sad indeed. RIP, dear Puss. Now you're at peace at last.

Is that Poor Old Cat whos also known as Pusseidon.
Its a sad story but Pusseidons young and happy again and in Paradise with Our Awesome Angel Army!!!

Either the younger cats or older cats misbehave, when there are new cats/kittens that come into a household. One set is either establishing his/her place if that cat was there first, and the younger ones are trying to establish there place. Unless one of them or any are sick, don't put the cat down. There was love involved when all were obtained.:)