Houston, we have a problem!

[catnapper]

I'm going through this same problem right now. Somebody peed on the baby bibs that were in a basket on the kitchen counter. Main suspect is Pouncer, who is susceptable to urinary infections.

Just watch all the girls closely and make notes (mentally or on a paper pad if neccesary) of who goes to which box, how long they were in there, how big the bicuits were and how often they visit the box. I NEVER see Pouncer in the litterbox (he's a very shy and private little boy) but I KNOW he's sick when I see him in the box - because he generally never leaves the box when he gets really sick.

[Catty1]

Well...if Bernard's bag was near Maya's feeding spot, and she is the one that pooped outside the box...maybe just get her checked out?

Maybe she is feeling a bit unwell and has a slight UTI.

Sounds the likely one!

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Catty1

[catmandu]

If She Is Acting Oddly, And This Is Not Her Normal Behavior, I Will Take Her To The Vets, As It Does Sound Like Crystals To Me.
I Pray That Its Nothing Serious, And Maya Is Her Usual Good Cat Soon.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Well...if Bernard's bag was near Maya's feeding spot, and she is the one that pooped outside the box...maybe just get her checked out?

This was my thought too. See if you can collect a urine sample from her because usually a vet who knows your cats will allow you to just bring in the sample for testing - thus avoiding the usuall office call costs.

The only other suggestion would be to isolate them one at a time. Put Bernard's lunch bag in the room with them so the temptation is still there (I'm assuming Bernard will get a new lunch bag anyway ) and see what happens. I know it's hard confining cats who normally have free run of the house, but it could help solve the problem.

Good luck and do keep us informed!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

See if you can collect a urine sample from her

Oops, I wish I saved some of the pee I found on that bag and on the floor... . How the heck can I get an urine sample now?? Please , tell me