Moral Dilemma

**Catty1** · 01-20-2010, 09:01 AM

I think the problem is with the younger kitties...maybe THEY should have a vet checkup. I mean - what if they have their way with the older kitty and STILL have the same problem? I am thinking if you put to them the MONEY aspect - that they would then have extra vet bills, and it is more economical to get the young ones checked first, they might do that.

Considering they don't 'listen to reason', they might listen to the money/hassle of extra vet trips perspective.

**Taz_Zoee** · 01-20-2010, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by Catty1

I think the problem is with the younger kitties...maybe THEY should have a vet checkup. I mean - what if they have their way with the older kitty and STILL have the same problem? I am thinking if you put to them the MONEY aspect - that they would then have extra vet bills, and it is more economical to get the young ones checked first, they might do that.

Considering they don't 'listen to reason', they might listen to the money/hassle of extra vet trips perspective.

This is what I was going to say! Give them suggestions on ways to eliminate the pottying issue the younger cats are having. Vet check, feliway calming spray or plug in....I can't think of any other ideas at the moment. Maybe tell them that it may not be the older cat at all that is causing this (you may have already done this). Anyone else have suggestions on what they could do in terms of the younger kitties not using the box???

**krazyaboutkatz** · 01-21-2010, 01:20 AM

You can also tell them to buy some Cat Attract Litter by Dr. Elsey which they can get at Petsmart. I know it's on the expensive side but it works. It helped me when I was also having inappropriate peeing issues. I just put some of it on top of the old litter that I was using. They may also need more litter boxes. Even though the cats are indoor/outdoor,they may not like using the bathroom outside. They should have at least 3 litter boxes in low traffic places so that they'll have some privacy. Some cats also don't like covered litter boxes. Good luck.

**Cataholic** · 01-23-2010, 08:23 PM

Also, keep in mind that cats DO NOT like scented litter. Their noses are so much more sensitive/powerful then ours. Imagine going into a bathroom, choking on perfume each time...
Don't know why they sell it!!!

**krazyaboutkatz** · 01-23-2010, 08:35 PM

This link has been posted before but I'll post it again here: http://www.catinfo.org/litterbox.htm. It has a lot of great information. I too use unscented litter. I can't stand the scented litters because they're too strong for me.

**Pinot's Mom** · 01-23-2010, 10:26 PM

Thank you all for your suggestions - I will see them tomorrow and update.

**Pinot's Mom** · 01-24-2010, 06:19 PM

My husband and I spent the afternoon at Puss's house. Puss, I'm sorry to say, is really now on the decline. After my discussion with the husband, the kitties were isolated, and it was determined it was actually Puss that is doing the improper bathroom habit. He is also VERY slow, and is not cleaning himself well. The younger kitties have no animosity toward Puss. There is a vet visit scheduled for all the kitties in about a week. Again, thank you all for your suggestions. I'll update after the visit.