Quote Originally Posted by Freedom View Post
I can't offer any ideas, only sympathy.

Couple weeks back, I did a renovation here which involved moving the litter boxes down cellar. Two cats started using an upholstered chair or the sofa. I phoned upholstery cleaners, who advised me there is no way they can remove the stink of cat urine. I then tried re-upholsterers, but they couldn't fix a La Z Boy recliner seat base. So I had to throw out the chair. The sofa had a slip cover on it which protected the cushions, and I ran out and bought a vynil backed mattress pad to put under the slip cover.

Once the reno was done, I put one litterbox back where all 8 used to be (left all the others down cellar) and now everyone is happy.

You mentioned that you are moving, and I wondered is this has upset Clyde at all, making things worse?

He is a wonderful gray boy, love the photos!

Cover the seat base with plastic to protect it from additional damage, beyohnd that I have no helpful tips.
Hi there,
I already moved back in Feb...it was really rough until mid April and then he was doing better and using his box for everything. I just don't get what's going on to get him so upset and peeing again. I adopted him in Aug 2008 and moved in Feb 2009. Sometimes I wish I didn't move because it was easier to deal with him having wood floors and leather furniture. It wouldn't be so bad if my bf didn't remind me all the time that Clyde poops everywhere. That just totally stresses me out more. It sucks because I've been so emotional about the whole thing today. I just want him to be a good boy and use his box. When I got home today he pooped on his blanket that he naps on the couch with. Why would you poop where you sleep?

I just got an e-mail from a behaviorist that told me to try chamomilele tea to relax him. Sometimes I think he's just broken because he doesn't even play with toys that other cats like. He's going to be 9 in October so it's not like he's that old. The only toy he likes is the cat nip pillows from Petsmart in the bins with the cotton fabric.