Houston, we have a problem!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

You know how they have "nannycams"??? How about a "poo or litterboxcam"? Sorry, just trying to inject a little humor here. Bad Donna, BAD DONNA!!!!!

Funny though!

[Randi]

Lut, I'm sorry to hear about this problem - and now of all times. I know you have an important party tomorrow.

One of them is definately trying to tell you something! My first thought was bladder problems, as Fister did much the same when he had crystals. I would keep a close eye on them all and see if there's any change in their behaviour.

Good luck finding the cause and who did it.

[Donnaj4962]

Oh my, I am sorry to hear that one of the sweet Gabriel Girls is acting up. So unusual for any one of them!

I have no real advice to offer here as I only have 2 girls and I have only had a peeing issues one time. I just wish you luck in finding out what the problem is. I would agree that Zazou may be upset with her outdoor privileges being taken away and she is taking it out on your husband, the creator of the great outdoor gardens!

Please keep us posted and let us know what you find out. Good luck!

[K & L]

Oh how I can relate to this. It’s so difficult in a multi-cat household to figure out who’s doing this. We just happened to catch both of them doing this after some time of finding pee throughout the house. We have 2 culprits, Mouser and Leila. I’m sure you’ve read my recent thread where we’ve finally put Mouser out to the cat-run and garage. First we did make sure there were no medical issues, and then gave them a chance to correct the behavioral problem. It was only getting worse. I believe Leila started it, and then Mouser had to show who was in control and started spraying all over. It just seems once they start, they just don’t stop. I’ve found a couple dried spots of pee so not sure if this is from before we put Mouser out and I didn’t see it, or if Leila is still an issue. We have a black light that I started using and boy was it scary when we started using it. Good luck and I hope your problem doesn’t progress into what we have. Here’s a good site that might help some. We’re going to give the litter a try.

http://www.geocities.com/heartland/p...erboxhelp.html

[catnapper]

I'm going through this same problem right now. Somebody peed on the baby bibs that were in a basket on the kitchen counter. Main suspect is Pouncer, who is susceptable to urinary infections.

Just watch all the girls closely and make notes (mentally or on a paper pad if neccesary) of who goes to which box, how long they were in there, how big the bicuits were and how often they visit the box. I NEVER see Pouncer in the litterbox (he's a very shy and private little boy) but I KNOW he's sick when I see him in the box - because he generally never leaves the box when he gets really sick.

[Catty1]

Well...if Bernard's bag was near Maya's feeding spot, and she is the one that pooped outside the box...maybe just get her checked out?

Maybe she is feeling a bit unwell and has a slight UTI.

Sounds the likely one!

hugs
Catty1

[catmandu]

If She Is Acting Oddly, And This Is Not Her Normal Behavior, I Will Take Her To The Vets, As It Does Sound Like Crystals To Me.
I Pray That Its Nothing Serious, And Maya Is Her Usual Good Cat Soon.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Well...if Bernard's bag was near Maya's feeding spot, and she is the one that pooped outside the box...maybe just get her checked out?

This was my thought too. See if you can collect a urine sample from her because usually a vet who knows your cats will allow you to just bring in the sample for testing - thus avoiding the usuall office call costs.

The only other suggestion would be to isolate them one at a time. Put Bernard's lunch bag in the room with them so the temptation is still there (I'm assuming Bernard will get a new lunch bag anyway ) and see what happens. I know it's hard confining cats who normally have free run of the house, but it could help solve the problem.

Good luck and do keep us informed!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

See if you can collect a urine sample from her

Oops, I wish I saved some of the pee I found on that bag and on the floor... . How the heck can I get an urine sample now?? Please , tell me

[jazzcat]

Since I have cat with a UTI my first thought was that too. Ripley usually starts spraying in a couple of places when he is sick. He will even do it in front of me as if to tell me something is wrong so I've never had to figure out who. If Maya is acting a little different and pooping outside the litter box I bet you are on the right track.

[mruffruff]

Great site! Thanks.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

It's been 3 days now since the "pee-accident". No more new issues. Does that mean it is over? This is what I did: I emptied all litterboxes, cleaned them, and refilled them with new filling. I covered the aerea on the kitchen counter where the accident happend with metal foil. Everytime I see some spilled filling in front of the box (Inka always things she has to dig all the way to China... ), I remove it.
I am crossing my fingers now....

ps. Just in case, I'd like to know how to get a "urine-sample"???

[jazzcat]

It's been 3 days now since the "pee-accident". No more new issues. Does that mean it is over?

ps. Just in case, I'd like to know how to get a "urine-sample"???

It's a good sign but it doesn't definitely mean it's over. Ripley only sprays periodically when he has a UTI. One thing I've noticed is he always try to do it in front of me and/or places I will see when it's an infection problem. When he's just being bad and acting out he tends to do it in corners and less obvious places. Not that every cat will act the same way.

I have no idea how to collect a urine sample. I've always taken Ripley in and let the vet get a sample.