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[kittycats_delight]

Jaime when you see them getting rough maybe just encourage them to be gentle. I wouldn't want you to discipline Samantha when some discouragement from being rough may help.

[Samantha Puppy]

I didn't mean beating her - I don't do that unless she is being really intolerable and then it's just a quick swat to the butt. I just meant, being firm enough with her to get her to stop doing she's always been able to do with these specific cats - that's all.

[kittycats_delight]

Originally posted by Samantha Puppy
I didn't mean beating her - I don't do that unless she is being really intolerable and then it's just a quick swat to the butt. I just meant, being firm enough with her to get her to stop doing she's always been able to do with these specific cats - that's all.

My Lord, I never thought you meant beating her. I think being encouraging about being nice would be what I would try first. If that didn't work then I would be firm with her.

[janelle]

If the cat is healthy with no UTI than I wouldn't worry about it not with you being pregnant.

Get a washable bed an throw it into the wash. Spray Fabreze all over the places you think she may start to wet and see if that breaks her.

This may have something to do with your pregnancy but you won't know until you have the baby.

You can go to http://www.thepetprofessor.com/

[just me]

I had a cat that did the same thing. He seemed to be ok other than the occasional marking. Long story short he did have a UTI.
I still blame myself for not taking him to the vets, right when i noticed him doing it. This was like 12 years ago. But he really did seem ok.As it turned out it was strain of bacteria, that turned toxic in his system. The vet did all he could but he passed inless than 2 days. I dont remember the fancy name for it, but i do know the vet said that sometimes in fixed cats it happens, but not that common. I will look and see if I can find his vet bill to see if the name of it is on there, its been so long but I may still have it.
Is you baby Fixed? You may want to have Her checked if she continues.
My baby did this for about a month or so, then one morning BAM,
he was really sick. It all happened so quick.
Not in any way saying this is the problem, and with everything goin on, it may very well be emotional.
I wish you well and will check back. Take care to all...
Just me...

[Samantha Puppy]

Yes, all my babies are fixed.

I remember someone else on here didn't get a urination problem looked at right away and their cat ended up passing as well. I'm sorry for your loss. My husband is convinced it is nothing medical since she was fine in between Pee on the Pillow #1 (Saturday) and Pee on the Pillow #2 (today), but I don't want to take any chances. I know sometimes cats show no other "symptoms" than something like this, so we're going ahead with a urinalysis.

Here is a picture of Samantha's only night with her new bed. I am hoping to get another identical one in the near future (once we have Kimi's issue pegged). The cover you see here is fine - washable and has been washed - all I need is a pillow that fits inside it.



And the perpetrator...


Gettin' loved up by Daddy.


Cuddling with sister Maya.

[carole]

I really feel for you having to deal with this problem, try not to get too upset, not good for you and the baby, if you can afford to take them for a general checkup maybe it might be a good thing to do, to outrule a UTI promptly, I have no advice to offer just empathy , understanding and good wishes for all to be well in your household again.

[just me]

Sorry I couldnt find any of his vet papers, we must of thrown them out. Like I said though, its been 12 years.
The pictures of your babies are so great.
What kind of dog is Samantha ? She looks like she is so full of personality.
Your cats look like they had a hard day, HA HA.
Anyway my best to you and your KIDS.
Keep us updated , Im sure every thing will be fine.
Take care.
Just me...

[CalliesMom]

I am sorry as I do not have any suggestions for you but I feel your pain. Shadow was peeing on her beds in AL; we separated her during the day from the other two and she quit peeing out of the litter box. Now she is out with everyone and we have had no problems (knock on wood).

Keep us updated. Good luck.

[janelle]

My sister has lost many cats to UTI. She has since learned to make sure they drink lots of water and if they won't drink much than give them moist food.

My two kitties drink so much water you would think they have a hollow leg. LOL I am so glad all my cats were water drinkers. I have water in the bathroom for them and I if you get them a good supply of water they are more likely to drink. A fountain may be the best if your cat if finiky about drinking.

My sister has a little fountain by her fireplace. It's for decoration not a pet dish but her cat loves to drink from it and really likes it when it's running.

[catnapper]

Just got back from the vet. While waiting. I flipped through July 2005's issue of Cat Fancy magazine and in there was a good article about pregnancy and how it affects your cats, what to expect and how to prepare them for the baby. Thought you might want to look into it.

[Cataholic]

Jaime,
If I understand you correctly, they ONLY pee on Samantha's bed. Why don't you just forget about Samantha having a bed??? I had someone peeing on this rubber backed rug I kept in the kitchen. I loved it. I threw the first one out, and bought another. Yep, pee, pee, pee. I finally just got rid of my need for a rug in the kitchen. Overly simple? Yes, but, it solved my problem.


Just a thought...

[Kfamr]

I don't think poor Sam should live without a bed just because the kitties have problems.

Of course, it's up to Jaime, but Sam hasn't done anything wrong to get her bed taken away for good.

I never said I "forgot the poor kitty", Michelle.

[Samantha Puppy]

Originally posted by Kfamr
I don't think poor Sam should live without a bed just because the kitties have problems.

Of course, it's up to Jaime, but Sam hasn't done anything wrong to get her bed taken away for good.

That was my train of thought. She loves laying on her beds when she chews her bones and it's where she sleeps once she has enough of getting kicked by Josh and I at the bottom of our bed each night. She loves it. She's always had a big pillow bed ever since I got her. I know that just not getting another one is the simple answer... but yeah - I thought what Kay thought - poor Samantha shouldn't be punished because two of my cats all of a sudden decided they wanted to pee on it...

[barncat]

You have gotten lots of good advice and ideas..and it is so great that you are trying so hard to be fair to your fur family in this. There are many possible causes and solutions, so try not to dispair.

One thing to keep in mind is that cats and dogs do not feel the same way about marking odors as humans do. Your cat does not think she is doing anything wrong or beig mean. She very well may be reacting to the sense of coming change by "helping" you mark and define your and your fellow "colony" members nest territory. The females and males in the group will respond differently to your changing scents and moods.

If the "guilty" one is a more protective and dominant female cat, she is perhaps decided to mark the nest s so no intruders will come. (odds are the dog doesn't mind the scent... If the animals are interacting normally, I would bet that your cat believes she was helping.) In cat terms this would be a loving and stress reducing thing to do for a fellow queen cat. She's guarding you.

Now of course it is not human acceptable, but you might approach it from her view. Maybe if the dog pillow were a bit further from your nest (bed) it wouldn't be a target. It is also very usual for cats to seclude themselves when they kitten. Sometimes qqueens that are close will share a nest (as I bet your cat feels you are doing), but it will be in understood behavior to her, if you start not letting the other's in your nest until you have your baby.

Watch for behaviors that show any insecurity on the animals parts are try to be supportive yet firmly alpha. You are feeling stressed and emotional and your troopers are doing what in animal terms would help.... (I've had things like this happen when relationships went bad and my guys were guarding me. Some of this also has happened when I fostered tiny baby cats and my guys got maternal and paternal....Also when one is sick or aging and they colony reaxts.) It is a temporary thing. Your household will rebalance itself. Im my experience, my animal have always treated babies of all species that were under my care as belovd and protected creatures.

Try to be gentle with yourself.... good luck.