Jasper is going to a new home.

[k9krazee]

Thanks guys for all of your help and understanding, and Staci for explaining the situation a little better. I'm attending college and living in the dorms currently, you know that age where you don't really call your parent's house "home" anymore? Anyway this issue is with her cat, Jasper, who I ultimately have no control over what happens. There are four dogs at the house (I personally own one) and three cats.

The only reason I don't think it's medical is because this has been happening for a year now - since we added Motchka and Batman to the family...and he has been to the vet during that time. If it was an UTI or Crystals I'm sure we'd know because he'd be in pain and not using the litterbox often at all. He does use the box, just at times we find that he has pee'd in the house. I will certainly continue pushing to getting a urinalysis done though. Then we can check up on the drugs, or feliway spray.

As far as the only indoor cat home, I don't that it would be best suited for Jasper. He IS an indoor/outdoor cat now, we had all intentions of keeping him inside but with the dogs and how often the door is opened and closed it was practically impossible to keep him in when he always wanted out. But I do understand how that might be best for him. I am concerned about the home she is thinking about because he'd be an indoor/outdoor cat with two other cats. How is that any different from how he's living now? If anything it's likely he'll be more stressed out.

More litter boxes (we only have one for three cats :/ ) and a vet check are in order, it seems. I appreciate all of the help!

[jazzcat]

More litter boxes (we only have one for three cats :/ ) and a vet check are in order, it seems. I appreciate all of the help!

I believe this might be a big key to the problem. Some cats don't like sharing boxes or using dirty boxes. I think if your mom is serious about correcting the problem she should start by having at least one box for every cat. I'd even recommend one extra.

Because this has gone on for so long it may take retraining Jasper to the litterbox - by confining him to one room with box until he gets back into the habit.

I am dealing with an inappropriate pee'er in my house and I know how frustrating it can be. The others are right, there is medication that can help. As soon as I figure out who the culprit is in my house they will be going on Prozac.

If your Mom isn't willing to increase the number of boxes or to medicate Jasper I'd say he's probably better off in a new home as long as those people know what they are getting in advance. I really hope your mom tells them about his peeing so he doesn't end up being thrown out or in a bad situation.

[jenluckenbach]

Knowing that there is only 1 litter box with 3 cats, I'd say that is a GREAT place to start as a reason for rebellion.

[catmandu]

WE HOPE THAT YOU CAN CONVINCE YOUR MOM TO TRY THE VET WITH JASPER.
I HAVE THAT ISSUE WITH TUBSTER PANTHER AS HES STILL A BIT FERAL, BUT FOR SOME REASON USES THE DOWNSTAIRS BOX WHEN HES ALONE IN THE CELLAR.
MAYBE JASER NEEDS A BOX THAT HIS , AND HIS ALONE.
WE ARE PRAYING FOR JASPER HES SUCH A GOOD CAT

[Catlady711]

As you already know, being checked out medically is always the first step. Jack, who incidentally looks like Jasper, once had a UTI and started urinating on my bed, even when people were still in it!!! We did a urinalysis and found out the poor dear had the UTI, got him on antibiotics and the peeing stopped.

If everything checks out medically I'd highly recommend reading this website....
http://www.catinfo.org/litterbox.htm


It's a long read but just about covers everything litter box related. In addition I highly recommend a rubbermaid tub, Cat Attract litter, Feliway spray, and a good enzyme cleaner for the already stained areas.

Good luck.