Quote Originally Posted by Uabassoon
Alexa and I came up with a solution to this because we had the same problem with Payson. All you need is one of those giant rubbermaid tubs (they run around $10) from target. We added a littermat to the top of it to help some of the litter from spreading around. Payson can not get into this, he will stick his head in the top and whine because he can't reach the bottom. He has now finally learned that no matter how hard he tries the poop is going to stay in the box.


That's so funny! What a great idea! Unfortunately, my Kersey, the big goof ball that she is, would still get in in less then 2 minutes You'd not believe how much this dog loves cat poo. She truly needed to detox when I moved the box into a closet that she absolutely can't get into. My poor Kersey needs a 12 step program.

Anyway, about MiniMin, his urine was tested for both blood and crystals. He didn't have blood work this time, but he has had it about 5 months ago and it was normal. He doesn't seem in pain at all, he's very happy and does zoomies around the back yard when he's feeling extra spunky. He really seems amazingly happy, which makes me feel even worse about the whole thing.

I put the other spare box in his litter box closet, as well as temporarely blocked off the spot where I know he peed. We're also letting him go in the backyard to play as often as he wants now, even when it's dark out. Before I discovered he had been peeing on the carpet, he was only allowed outside when it was light out and it was easy to spot him and find him. Now he can go out whenever he wants when we're home. He still only spends about 1 hour at most outside at a time, but we're hoping that with the prayers, antibiotics, second litter box, that he'll get the hint.

Thanks so much for your help. All of you. I really needed advise, support with him.