more than one litterbox?

[jenluckenbach]

Cleaning up messy poo from the carpet every day is getting really, really old.

I KNOW!! I have been doing it for MONTHS now. (One of my cats has chronic loose stool and won't use the box). So I know the frustration.

In your case though, adding an extra box or two at a more convinient location, should help. If the kitty is sleeping on the first floor and has the urge to go poop, the third floor can seem like an AWFULLY long ways away.

The other problem (like in my cat's case) is that diarrhea makes their tummies hurt and they associate the hurt with the litter box, so they chose another spot. So finding the cause and correcting it is your primary duty. (but can be difficult, as diarrhea is the symptom of MANY things).

Good luck.

[Hellojosie]

Thanks! It seems to me like Stewie is definitely associating downstairs now as his place to go when he's feeling sick. It's almost like he makes the special trip downstairs to do it- usually we find it first thing in the morning, and he sleeps upstairs with us for most of the night. And we always know when he's pooed downstairs- he hides from us cuz he knows he did something bad. I guess adding a litter box downstairs for the time being couldn't hurt though. I just don't want it to be a permanent fixture down there!

We are trying everything we can think of to help poor Stewie's tummy too...he's been on 4 different medications from the vet (none of which have helped so far), and we are now introducing a new food to him (Nutro), also giving him plain yogurt (which thankfully he thinks is a treat!) and Kaeopectate. I just want him to be better already!! I feel so bad for my little guy.

[jenluckenbach]

I know the frustration of not knowing the cause. Lucas went through NUMEROUS medications, food changes and tests. He is finally on Pancreatic enzyme which firms the stool, but not to perfection. (at least now most of the clean-ups are easier )

Hope you find the cause soon.

[Hellojosie]

I'm heading out today to buy a temporary (I hope) litter box for the downstairs. It looks like something we're doing is starting to work, one of the messes this morning was almost like normal poo. Hooray! Funny that I get excited over poo, isn't it?

[jenluckenbach]

Hooray! Funny that I get excited over poo, isn't it?

We have all had this same excitement one time or other.

[kb2yjx]

My vet would tell you a box on each level!!! Sandra

[Hellojosie]

Well, we put the box downstairs...and guess what, he still pooped in front of the tv! He knows the box is there, we showed him where it is (close to where he usually messes), but it still makes no difference. I just don't know what else to do now. I guess I'll be calling the vet tomorrow to get more medication, he won't eat the plain yogurt anymore and the Kaeopectate doesn't seem to be doing any good either. I really just hope we can find the cause of this so he can get better already...poor guy.