litter box problems

[chick from the squash]

No I have no intention of hitting Gamba, but when he is pooping in front of us do I stop him in the middle of it???? or do I let him finish and then correct him ??? Yes he has been to the vets and has a clean bill of health, he is still very young and maybe just a little confused, the house is quite large , but I really don't want to add another box,

[Pawsitive Thinking]

but I really don't want to add another box,

Might be worth the short term inconvenience if it solves kitty's problem

[chick from the squash]

I am sure it would not solve the problem ,as he has gone in six or seven different places now. Just last night he pooped on hubbys overalls, that were outside the door of the room where his box is. I put him in the room and closed the door for the night, but I also have another cat. so I got up at 4 am and opened the door and held Gamba for a bit. while the other cat came down and used his box. Gamba ran in the room and did the same, he has used it three times today. just when I think he has gotten the idea .he poops in the corner. maybe this is the last time (I hope ) Has anyone ever heard of the cat litter called pine bark pellets?? It is what the breeder was using and if I could find it it would probably solve my problem , I don't think he likes the litter,(scoop away )for multiple cats

[moosmom]

Well, DUH!!!! I didn't even THINK to ask you whether or not you change the litter. That is probably your problem. Cats don't like change. I use Feline Pine, which are pine pellets. If the cat is used to that, I'd find out where the breeder got it and go get some. I'll be you once he's back to his old litter, the whole thing will turn out well.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[chick from the squash]

every place I call here in New brunswick ,they have never heard of this litter. I have e-mailed the breeder to see if she can help, but she is in Ontario, i will keep searching, Thanks

[MrWiggles]

I have a 2-year-old kitty named Bonnie, and she has had a similar problem as your Bengel baby. She pees anywhere she likes. She did this when I brought her home at 6 weeks, and she has never stopped. Mind you, she has not done it everyday, but enough to call it 'frequently.'

For a while she stopped -- when I first began using 'Cat Attract' kitty litter. Then I agreed to foster a litter of 6 orphans (ugh!) and during that time she started again. I thought after the last kitty was adopted out she'd start behaving again, but she has not.

I called the vet just yesterday, and she said to start the re-training process, just as one of the previous responders suggested. She said one cat was so headstrong that it had to be boarded at the vet and it took a MONTH to get her squared away.

I am really distraught over this. No options are easy.

[mruffruff]

Cleaning with an ammonia based product just makes the problem worse. The ammonia attracts them to the spot for a repeat performance. Use vinegar or a product like Nature's Miracle or Simple Solution. Simple solution makes a formula especially for cat urine & spray.

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It would really help to add at least one more litter box. I have 7 cats and 8 litter boxes in the cat room alone. When I let the cats out at night, I add a litter box near the livingroom. And my house is very small.