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Hoof Hearted · 10-19-2006, 10:21 AM

This is the only way the cats have to speak with you. They are telling you they are unhappy with something. Here are my suggestions:

1. There is a possibility they have an internal problem going on. I think it unlikely that BOTH kitties have developed a urinary tract infection, but it is slightly possible. A vet check and blood test will rule out any health concerns.

2. There is some manner of the household routine they are protesting against. What has changed? New family member? Different food? New furniture? Different work/hours schedule?

3. They are feeling threatened in some manner and are marking their territory. Is there an outside cat that comes by the windows and taunts them?

4. They do not like the brand of cat litter in their box, the box isn't clean enough or they do not feel 'safe' in their box when they potty.

I have 8 housecats and they all get along. One has to have special potty-box considerations because he is losing motor control of his hind legs and cannot stand/squat in the cat litter so I keep a tray with a towel in it for him and change it out when I see it wet. We also had incidents of 'marking' and it was due to a neighbor's cat coming into the yard and sitting in front of the window, trying to attack my housecats through the window. Hose has mostly cured that cat from coming around.
Buy an enzymatic pet accident cleaner and use a blacklight to locate all areas of pee for cleanup. If you can remove the pheromones of the urine and find and eliminate the cause of the peeing, the kitties won't be so quick to return to their 'pee-spots' and resume spraying.

A last resort would be to close the kitties into a room (bathroom) with litter and food and only let them out into the house when they can be supervised by you...until they show they can restrain themselves.
I have plans on asking hubby to make a cat-kennel outside so my kitties can enjoy outdoor weather and fresh air. I do think it would make them happier. We just have to think of how to make it look functional, yet attractive...

10-19-2006, 10:21 AM	#5
Hoof Hearted ...you smell something? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Monroe, GA Posts: 420	This is the only way the cats have to speak with you. They are telling you they are unhappy with something. Here are my suggestions: 1. There is a possibility they have an internal problem going on. I think it unlikely that BOTH kitties have developed a urinary tract infection, but it is slightly possible. A vet check and blood test will rule out any health concerns. 2. There is some manner of the household routine they are protesting against. What has changed? New family member? Different food? New furniture? Different work/hours schedule? 3. They are feeling threatened in some manner and are marking their territory. Is there an outside cat that comes by the windows and taunts them? 4. They do not like the brand of cat litter in their box, the box isn't clean enough or they do not feel 'safe' in their box when they potty. I have 8 housecats and they all get along. One has to have special potty-box considerations because he is losing motor control of his hind legs and cannot stand/squat in the cat litter so I keep a tray with a towel in it for him and change it out when I see it wet. We also had incidents of 'marking' and it was due to a neighbor's cat coming into the yard and sitting in front of the window, trying to attack my housecats through the window. Hose has mostly cured that cat from coming around. Buy an enzymatic pet accident cleaner and use a blacklight to locate all areas of pee for cleanup. If you can remove the pheromones of the urine and find and eliminate the cause of the peeing, the kitties won't be so quick to return to their 'pee-spots' and resume spraying. A last resort would be to close the kitties into a room (bathroom) with litter and food and only let them out into the house when they can be supervised by you...until they show they can restrain themselves. I have plans on asking hubby to make a cat-kennel outside so my kitties can enjoy outdoor weather and fresh air. I do think it would make them happier. We just have to think of how to make it look functional, yet attractive... __________________ I have the ability of single-minded determination and focu...Hey, look! A horse!