Potty Box Problem

Chickadeedeedee · 12-09-2005, 03:07 AM

Hi all.

We have 6 cats and 8 litter boxes for them. Zorro is a problem child.

He goes in the litter box and scratches himself out a hole in which to pee like a big boy and he squats down and starts to pee. As the process goes on, his hind legs start to straighten and he is soon standing and spraying on the wall.

He does not do this all the time but I estimate 50% of the time. He is young and has no arthritis. He has feline asthma and his medication does not alter HIS peeing schedule or routine. I have caught him numerous times in the act of standing up and I press his rear end down and he finishes in the correct position. He gets praised and petted for being a good boy.

The cats have a choice between the clay litter and the sandy clumping litter. All are unscented. I have used the product Feliway, a pheramone spray, and that made no difference.

I have resorted to taping plastic sheeting to protect the wall and it covers the floor on which the potty boxes rest.

Any ideas would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

C3D

Fran · 12-09-2005, 08:16 AM

I have not encountered this problem C3D

I have problems of them using the toilet in appropriate places sometimes

but if they use the box they tend to be ok...Has he been neutered? Hopefully someone else on here will have had this experience and be able to offer you some advice......it must be very frustrating for you

bobbie3917 · 12-09-2005, 12:43 PM

sorry i have never had that problem either (saying that i only have girls) and the only thing i can think of is doing what you are doing with him, and that is if you catch him then push him back how he should be and the plastic

Chickadeedeedee · 13-09-2005, 02:38 AM

Hmmmmmmm. I thought this was a stumper too! Zorro was neutered at 6 months of age and is a delight in every way except for 50% of his pee time.

Thanks Bobbie and Pretty Kitty for taking the time to reply to my question.

C3D

Emm · 14-09-2005, 01:03 PM

I don't have a clue either both my boy cats only do the toilet outside its only the girl cats that do the toilet inside

have you tried using a covered litter tray so if he does spray it hits inside the litter box?

Fran · 14-09-2005, 01:15 PM

Actaully Emm, that's a good suggestion! I use covered boxes, it's so much cleaner and less odourouss

Emm · 14-09-2005, 01:17 PM

I like them as well - stops the dogs from having a rummage through the litter boxes and having an extra snack or two from it

Fran · 14-09-2005, 01:34 PM

doesn't stop my dogs doing that - they still shove their heads through the flap for a hearty snack or two

Emm · 14-09-2005, 01:42 PM

Chickadeedeedee · 15-09-2005, 02:34 AM

Ohhhhh Emm!!!!

Darn!! My arms can't reach through the computer screen to give you a hug!
That is a fantastic idea! I'll purchase one tomorrow.

Hmmmmmm. I hope the little fellow:
A. uses the covered box
B. does not aim out the door!

Thanks again. I'll let you know how it goes.

C3D

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