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  1. #1
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    While I've never had to deal with anything of your scale, I do totally sympathize with you. My Jack has Mega Colon and sometimes I'm having to clean poop from places other than the litterbox but not daily. I know he can't help it, but it is a frustrating problem. I can't imagine how difficult it is for you to be dealing with the urinating also, and with 3 cats to boot.

    I can't say as I blame you one bit for feeling like you do about the situation. I'm sure you're doing more and enduring more than tons of people out there would do.

    If I found myself in that same situation I'd probably have to balance out what's good for the cats vs whats good for me, the other cats, my house, and the impression I'm making as a pet owner on other people.

    I don't envy your situation, and I pray that you find a solution that works soon. If you do have to rehome the cats I wouldn't blame you as you have done more than thousands of cat owners would do already and are giving them the best chance they have. Is it possible that the particular combination of those 3 cats is the problem? Maybe having to resort to rehoming all 3 wouldn't be necessary, just one or two of them? Just a thought.

    Good luck.

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    My house is small but I think I would have to empty a room, cover the walls and floors with plastic and put them in there. I don't think I could handle that. I feel so sorry for you, it is heartbreaking. You opened your house to them and it looks like they are trying to ruin it!! I feel bad for them too since we know they are trying to tell you something and they have no other way to do it.. It is a sad siutation for you..

    Could you maybe cage them and let them out one at a time when you can watch their every move? You have to be wore OUT!

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    I have no solutions but I do hope things get better for you.

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    What a tough call.

    Jen, my Miley was a master at pooping in odd places. She had IBD most of her adult life and it got worse each year. This weekend, while finally getting around to cleaning the spare room, I came across more poop, under a dresser, on boxes in the closet and behind a shelf. She had been finding places ever so carefully, day after day. You would think that my house was one big litter box. She would often poop right next to the box as well, and, it was liquid to boot.

    I miss Miley's sweet meow and gentle licking....but I don't miss the poop. None of the other cats ever miss the box. Miley may have had a good excuse but looking back on it, I do think some of the times it was behaviorial. Life is much better for me without Miley. I know that sounds cruel, but she really, really stressed me beyond belief. She did not pee randomly, thank goodness. I cannot stand the smell of cat urine, sorry. Poop, well, it dries and doesn't smell, atleast Miley's didn't. I would only smell it when it first happened......She was so lovable, but not good with the litter box.

    I think rehoming is an option - of course. I know some folks here will think the idea is bad, but I don't. Stressed to the max is not good for you or the cats. I put Miley down because she was getting worse, physically, AND getting yelled at all the time, it was horrible for her and me. I caged her, and it got worse, rather than better.

    I feel your pain. I could not tolerate the peeing. Some people could/can....but not me.

    Good luck. I support you in whatever you wish to do.

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    Oh, Jen....

    Two things I can think of:

    1. [email protected] Email Nancy and get a reading from her. You saw the work she did for Laura's Babies. She said: "...we know they are trying to tell you something and they have no other way to do it" So try Nancy for that.

    2. I am guessing they have free run of the house? I am thinking - separate them, and each one has a different time out. LARGE dog cages covered with blankets or inexpensive tablecloths(so they don't see each other).

    Or renovate one room into three rooms...but that is a real chore.

    HUGS! Prayers that you find an answer. You have spent money on meds and cleaning...another few $ on Nancy will not hurt - and might very well help!
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    I Do Know What You Mean Jean, As I Keep Tubster Outside As Hes Dirty, And When He Comes In Hes Going To Go Into The Cellar , So He Doesnt Make Messes.
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    Oh Jen, you do SO much for all the kitties!

    One of my foster dogs has -ahem, problems - and I keep a belly band on him in the house. Works fine. Is there no such thing for cats?

    What ever you decide, we all here on PT understand.
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    I went through this awhile back with Leila, Scooter, ear mites, and URI, etc. All I can tell you is it does eventually get better. We figured out to seperate Leila in a room by herself, and we're lucky enough to have the garage and cat run. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do to keep your sanity and be able to help others. Hang in there and I hope things look up real soon. *hugs*
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    {{{Jen}}} No advice, just sending ~~~ loving vibes ~~~ as you struggle with this aggravating and exhausting set of challenges.
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    Jen, I'm so sorry to hear that you're having these problems. I can kind of relate but mine were never as bad. I still sometimes think that my life would've been much happier and easier if I had never adopted Starr. I also sometimes wish that I was only down to 2 cats again. Life was so much easier back then. But like you I love all of my furkids and they are a my family so in good times and in bad I'm there for them. I hope that something will work for them and that you'll get the much needed break that you deserve. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

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