![]() Again, more money! And finally - about that subflooring. I tried the liquid prozac but he puked it right away and was drooling, so the vet said I could try the pill one if he started peeing again. Gah more money!!! You mentioned trying Prozac at the end of your post - have you discussed this with your vet? We have members who have dealt successfully with intractable litter box problems using Prozac so it's worth seriously considering. ![]() I went to petco today and couldn't find anything that worked but will look online for one that is hopefully a good fit that I can put on the other end of the apartment. You can do this by cutting an entrance into a plastic storage bin, like the ones made by Sterlite. To find a box that is easy to get in and out of and that is covered or has high sides, you might need to consider making your own. And try adding one that is easy to get in and out of. The rule of thumb is one per cat and one for the house so definitely, add another box. In terms of getting another litter box, that is a very good idea. There is, of course, the possibility of arthritis. I did have him checked out medically (on several occasions) and he doesn't have a UTI or anything that looks unusual (aside from his kidney disease). I have seen him both spray (back into a corner and wiggle his tail) and kind of squat. I'd also ask the vet about possible arthritis and treatment. Have you had him checked for a UTI? This is where I would start. The combination of the two might lead you to think he's spraying. Coincidentally, if he has a UTI, he might start peeing outside his box. See below! Is he actually spraying or just urinating standing up? Senior cats often start to pee standing up because they have arthritis and it hurts to squat. I didn't want to hear it either, especially since I ended up paying for it. I know that is not what you want to hear. According to a former landlord of mine, the only way to deal with it once pee gets in the subflooring is to replace it. You mentioned trying Prozac at the end of your post - have you discussed this with your vet? We have members who have dealt successfully with intractable litter box problems using Prozac so it's worth seriously considering.Īnd finally - about that subflooring. Is he actually spraying or just urinating standing up? Senior cats often start to pee standing up because they have arthritis and it hurts to squat. No wonder you are feeling frustrated at this point! Wow, you really have been put through the ringer with this little guy. I could try cat prozac or another little box in ONE of the places he has gone before, but am I just dragging this thing out? I weighs on my mind heavily!! I love my little guy, but I wonder if it's time to let him go? I can't take much more of this either emotionally or financially. He does kind of sit on the couch all day without moving much anymore, but he doesn't look sick or lethargic. The thing is though, he seems pretty normal otherwise. He has on and off GI issues (diarrhea one day, constipation the next). My stress is through the roof and I'm constantly watching him in the apartment to see if he's going anywhere. I have spent thousands on, and because of him, over the last year. I have to keep a lid on it because I tried taking it off, and he peed sideways and it went all over my furniture. I use a plug-in cat pheromone next to the box, and spray nature's miracle calming spray near the box as well. I tried moving the litter box, and even using a different, more natural litter, which has stuff in it, which apparently attracts them to use the litter box. ![]() I live in an apt so I can't do much by way of renovations). (BTW, anyone have any suggestions to get rid of the old smell in the subfloor? I just ordered Icky Poo. I even had to get my carpet taken out in my apartment and put down vinyl floors, which unfortunately didn't do much to help the previous smell, although I literally pour buckets of nature's miracle on the spots where he has gone before daily. A couple months ago I noticed that he started spraying. He has been diagnosed with kidney disease, but it's being managed through diet.
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