canadaduane
17.06.2021 12:04:44
I had put their litterbox on top of the washing machine/dryer while I was vacuuming and forgot to take it back down.
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I had put their litterbox on top of the washing machine/dryer while I was vacuuming and forgot to take it back down.
There was plenty of room for them to jump up there and use it. Boots did it just fine. But Kramer, not being the brightest kitty in the world, had apparently forgotten that he could jump. So I guess he held it for a few hours. He walked around meowing, but he does that normally anyway so I didn't pay any attention.
She's also trying to get it done ASAP because she has a neutered male cat of her own.
Although now that I think about it, I think there's a product intended for kennels that's supposed to work on natural surfaces. I'll see if I can find it. [links]
OK, something like this: http://www.revivalanimal.com/Kennel-Wash-with-Odor-Neutralizer.html
It doesn't specifically say it's for natural surfaces, but a lot of kennels have pea gravel over dirt, right? I don't know if it's a good idea to get dirt basements wet, or how long it would take it to dry, but it might help with the odor. [links]
The only thing I can suggest is my experience with a good enzyme cleaner. It's Bissell's "ewwww" from their Pawsitively Clean line. I bought a big bottle of it at Petsmart for like $10, and it worked like a charm when Kramer peed on my wallet (long story ) here
“Most cats prefer an uncovered box because it provides good visibility if other cats (or young humans) are nearby,” says Dr. Liz Stelow, chief of service of clinical animal behavior service at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at University of California, Davis. If you do need to use a lid, she suggests using a transparent one, “so that they can see whether they're about to be ambushed.”
If you like the idea of an automatic litter box, first consider your cat’s needs. “It is powered by a motor, so if the cat is startled by noises, this may not be a good idea,” Jeffrey says. “It may be scared of the box and go elsewhere.” And this will defeat your goal of creating less mess. [links]
Most cats poop two or more times a day, Lund says. So “boxes need to be scooped at least on a daily basis, and the cat litter should get changed and the box washed once a week.” more
The following recommendations can help make the litter box more appealing to your cat. If she loves her litter, she’ll have less incentive to poop elsewhere—which means less time spent on cleaning and more time showering her with affection.
A cat that's been recently adopted may take a few weeks to adjust. It’s a big thing getting comfortable in a new home so just give them a little time. They may be feeling a little scared and uncertain which is totally normal. more
Note that the boxes need to be located in different places. Otherwise, one cat may attempt to own all the toilets as their personal territory. [links]
In this article, we will discuss different reasons cats refuse the box, suggestions to improve the litter box area, and additional cat stuff that can help your cat stay happy indoors.
An idea could be to use this triangle litter box. The wedge shape design allows the litter box to be easily placed in a quiet corner of your house. [links]
She came into the house to get a snack, which she had been doing for about 3 weeks in preparation for this, and my husband closed the door behind her. My 2 15 year old cats, who had been sort of getting along with her when the front door was open, immediately jumped her like it was a planned team event, she fled to the basement, and is living in a tiny dirt crawl space under the porch for 10 days now. It is cold there, but won't get below freezing because there is some heat in the basement, she is peeing and pooping in there, and I can't coax her out into the main basement. She lets me pet her and play with her, and purrs and kneads her paws, and she will come to eat. I can't grab her because it is 2 foot thick stone foundation, the water heater is in the way of the access hole blah blah (old farmhouse). It is very awkward to access there. I have to stand on a step stool at an awkward angle leaning against the water heater and reach as far as I can to pet her. I put her heated cat bed in there. she didn't come out even for water and I didn't want her to get sick so I have actually given her every thing she needs up there, but there is not a space to put a litter box - impossible to do that. more
I have jammed in a carpeted ramp for her to come down, and it's quite sturdy, have tried coaxing her with Fancy Feast, playing string, calling, and so on and no dice. The other kitties won't go down in the basement because they know she is there, so she has not seen another cat for several days. [links]
I finally moved my about 4 year old feral mamacat into the house, after 2 years of taking care of her in an outbuilding in Minnesota (I had a cubby for her that I heated with heating pads etc). She is tame in most respects now, after 2 years of work, except I can't really pick her up (but she doesn't claw me to death anymore, just wants down immediately) and she is shyer than a normal pet cat, and very wary of being trapped (not just by traps, I mean blocked in by people etc - she keeps her escape routes open).
Should I force her out of there somehow (the method still to be determined) or be a little more patient? [links]