Cat dirty protests
Discussion
So I have two cats both about 9 years old, one boy one girl, always lived together.
The girl is and always has been very nervous to the point that someone comes into the house and you can hear her going out through the cat flap.
Next door have been there for year or so and have two cats, one of which seems to have taken a shine to my girl to the point that it sits out side our cat flap waiting for her (or lurks round the corner/ under cars etc). So now she doesn't want to go out to the point that she is s
tting and pissing on my carpets. It has completely ruined one whole corner of the room (rented house so not exactly brilliant).
Its now got to the point where I don't want to go home as picking up st and wiping piss plus the associated smells just gets me down.
Does any one have any ideas what I can do? Tbh i'm not adverse to rehoming her if I could find someone to take her!
The girl is and always has been very nervous to the point that someone comes into the house and you can hear her going out through the cat flap.
Next door have been there for year or so and have two cats, one of which seems to have taken a shine to my girl to the point that it sits out side our cat flap waiting for her (or lurks round the corner/ under cars etc). So now she doesn't want to go out to the point that she is s
tting and pissing on my carpets. It has completely ruined one whole corner of the room (rented house so not exactly brilliant). Its now got to the point where I don't want to go home as picking up s
t and wiping piss plus the associated smells just gets me down. Does any one have any ideas what I can do? Tbh i'm not adverse to rehoming her if I could find someone to take her!
Boosted LS1 said:
Chusck her out for certain periods of time? Chase off the other cat maybe?
It always seems to be overnight or when I get in from work so would mean them only being in an hour or so. Next doors cats seems to be shut outside most of the time (no cat flap and always out).paintman said:
How many litter trays do you have - I see no mention of them in your post - or do both cats usually go out to do business?
Both the cats have always used the facilities outside.Cats are clean and pooing in the corner and not being able to cover it will really stress her out - not to mention the stress which is causing her not to go outside.
Worlds best cat litter is flushable, so put the tray in the bathroom and scoop down the loo - easy.
It doesnt have to be forever... but if she wont go outside you've got limited options really.
Worlds best cat litter is flushable, so put the tray in the bathroom and scoop down the loo - easy.
It doesnt have to be forever... but if she wont go outside you've got limited options really.
n3il123 said:
Both the cats have always used the facilities outside.
Thought that would be the answer when I asked the question.You cat is being seriously stressed by the other cats & unless you can do something about that your choices - assuming you don't want to get rid of this cat - are either put up with the status quo or get an alternative toileting facility.
Get at least one litter tray. Preferably covered as it stops litter being thrown all over the place as they try to bury their products in the litter. Our Lily could dig for England! FWIW her brother Louis will always go out if possible but she always uses the litter tray.
If you put a plastic bin bag flat on the bottom of the tray so it overlaps all the sides, put a newspaper on top of that & then your chosen litter on top of that it makes changing it a much easier & nicer process.
ETA. If the two have always been together & you do decide this is all too much then I suggest you rehome together as you may find the stress of losing his sister causes behavioural issues with her brother.
Edited by paintman on Thursday 11th January 20:03
Your poor cat is seriously stressed 
I would have a thorough read of this link and then start following the advice it gives.
https://icatcare.org/advice/problem-behaviour/soil...
The basics are as follows but the above link will offer more.
1.vet check to rule out medical issues
2.use a plug in (eg pet remedy) and start her on some natural calming remedies eg zylkene, Kalmaid)
3. At least 2 prefer 3 litter trays in quiet areas.
4.try and see if there is any way of deterring the other cats around.
Use right cleaning products to clean areas (it disinfectant 's, they need to be products to break down enzymes, places like pets at home sell them)
There is lots of other tips that you can try but I am falling asleep now (dosed on codeine and valium!!) so struggling to type!
Rehoming maybe an option but seems harsh, older cats struggle to find new homes especially nervous ones.
It is up to you to be proactive as it won't go away so there is a bit of work for you to do to try and help her feel more secure again.
I would have a thorough read of this link and then start following the advice it gives.
https://icatcare.org/advice/problem-behaviour/soil...
The basics are as follows but the above link will offer more.
1.vet check to rule out medical issues
2.use a plug in (eg pet remedy) and start her on some natural calming remedies eg zylkene, Kalmaid)
3. At least 2 prefer 3 litter trays in quiet areas.
4.try and see if there is any way of deterring the other cats around.
Use right cleaning products to clean areas (it disinfectant 's, they need to be products to break down enzymes, places like pets at home sell them)
There is lots of other tips that you can try but I am falling asleep now (dosed on codeine and valium!!) so struggling to type!
Rehoming maybe an option but seems harsh, older cats struggle to find new homes especially nervous ones.
It is up to you to be proactive as it won't go away so there is a bit of work for you to do to try and help her feel more secure again.
Edited by bexVN on Friday 12th January 01:27
SO I spent half of yesterday cleaning the carpet again, bought cat litter a litter tray, all good last night, got home from work and a steaming st next to the litter tray.... I just can't do it anymore... I'm thinking about cancelling the holiday i've got booked in March as I don't think I can ask the neighbour to clean st off my carpet all week
Whats the best way to go about rehoming her?
t next to the litter tray.... I just can't do it anymore... I'm thinking about cancelling the holiday i've got booked in March as I don't think I can ask the neighbour to clean st off my carpet all week Whats the best way to go about rehoming her?
You really have not done enough to help her yet unless you have gone through everything on the link I shared with you and the suggestions I took time to reply with.
Try cats protection and see what the say. Will the other cat cope with her being gone? Have you had her health checked recently, you should rule out medical reasons for inappropriate toileting first.
You could always ask the neighbours to help by getting them to keep their cat in more, just a thought.
Try cats protection and see what the say. Will the other cat cope with her being gone? Have you had her health checked recently, you should rule out medical reasons for inappropriate toileting first.
You could always ask the neighbours to help by getting them to keep their cat in more, just a thought.
Edited by bexVN on Tuesday 16th January 00:00
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