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.