Jasper is going to a new home.

[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.