Quote Originally Posted by barncat
I have not had this done, but a dear friend had to have one of her males that continued to get blocked a surgery that essentially "replumbed" his system. To the casual eye he would now appear female, but it did end the blockages because the openings are bigger. Peeing issues ended and it was much less expensive than repeated hospitalizations. He continues to be on special food, but it did work and it might be worth discussing with your vet to see if it is feasible.

Barncats can live healthy happy lives, BUT (and it is a big BUT) if he is joining an existing colony of cats, care should be taken in introducing him.

You might want to check out the Cats International website... Betsy Lipscomb is the founder and she has done lots of good work with cats with potty issues...

Good luck to you and Levi....

(Is there any way he could become a cat on an enclosed porch or run?)
First off, I am very sorry. (I really hope this doesn't come off as "fake") The only problems that my cats have had as far as pottying was when we were moving.

Without trying to sounds all Know-It-All, could his peeing be a territory/unneutered thing? Soni peed or sprayed, rather, on several beds before we got him neutered. Right now, I am not entirely sure where my Comprehensive Health Care for Cats book is but I will look for it and read as much as I can. Also, will do some internet searching too!

I would have to ask that too, because it sounds like a GREAT idea considering the alternatives, could he become a semi-outside cat? If you have an enclosed porch, like the ones here in Louisiana, that seems like it would be awesome. Plus, you could take him in if anything like a storm came along or whatnot.