dollybird
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Cat question for iana
(First I just want to say you are one of the coolest people here and don't let the anti american crap get to you...) We know we are a caring country,
enough said.
Here goes, my cat likes to pee on our floors, I know this is a way of her 'marking her territory.' I've tried everything is there just no hope at
all? Searching the net got me no new answers and I thought that just maybe you'd have a secret. I love my kitty so much and would never give her
away for this, I'm just tired of scrubbing the floors!
Like Ozzy said once, "Cat piss is the worst man!"
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iana
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Thank you Dolly and so are you, although you don't post very much I still have this
vision of you from the Cultnet message board on the Cult pic thread,you posing in front of your t.v. with Ian on the screen,that was one of the best
pictures
About your kitty problem,my friend and fellow trapper Lenore has 10 cats in her house 2 of which do this also,1 male,1 female,she also tried
everything and then asked her Vet who deals alot with Homeopathic and holistic remedies, he examined both cats and the both of them had crystals in
their urine,which in males usually leads to a blockage and when a cat cannot urinate they can die within 4-6 hours,the urine absorbs into their bodies
and bloodstream and poisons them,you may have to have the cat checked for any kind of infection, also if she is indoor/outdoor some people actually
mix dirt in with their litter,I need to know a little more,like how old is she? how long has she been doing this? did you recently change her brand of
litter,if not maybe you should,I have 7 cats at home with 4 litter boxes,I use clumping litter,as soon as they go no matter what it is I scoop so
their boxes are always clean.Any change can also make a cat do things out of the ordinary, if there was any disruption in her life that could do it
as well .Calicos and torties are known for as we say"having an opinion" is your cat one of these? I would do the medical thing first ,all your doctor
would do is change her diet to a low ash,low magnesium diet,brands such as Triumph is low ash and low magnesium which is what causes the crystals in
the urine,I hope I have been of some help to you ,keep me updated,Debi
[Edited on 3-26-2003 by iana]
There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures.Right next to the mashed potatoes!
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iana
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keep in mid the cat is doing this for a reason,you need to find that reason in order to solve your problem,shes not just doing it for the hell of it.
There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures.Right next to the mashed potatoes!
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Sidewinder 42
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| Quote: | Originally posted by iana
keep in mid the cat is doing this for a reason,you need to find that reason in order to solve your problem,shes not just doing it for the hell of it.
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Why not? I would! LOL :D:flip:
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romi
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I know the question was for Iana, but i think you don't mind if i answer to that.
I have 2 cats (lovely ones) that sometimes do pee on the floor. i have 2 litter boxes that are clean everyday. The problem for them doing pee in other
places then the boxes is that recently a couple came to the apartment next to mine and they have a cat. So they are marking they territory. That can
be on of the answers to the problem. But they are others. Do you have the litter box near a washmachine (i don't the right name). They don't like that
and can pee in other places.
If your cat is peeing on the floor, or around the house, she may have a urinary infection, especially if she is doing this frequently and/or you see
blood in the urine. Take her to the vet to determine if she is healthy. Antibiotic pills will cure it and you will be much happier, as will she. Other
causes of peeing are soiled spots on the carpet, dirty cat boxes, or poor potty training. Clean soiled spots on the carpet with an enzyme cleaner such
as Nature's Miracle, and keep her away from the spot until it's thoroughly dry. To fix poor potty training, she must be locked in a small room (the
only time this is OK) with her cat box when you are not home and at night for a few days so she will know what she is supposed to do. Cleaning the cat
box is important. Some cats require a cat box cleaning daily in order for them to go in it. Others are more forgiving and will let you get by with
three to four day cleaning intervals. Again, keeping your house clean will help avoid this problem provided her peeing is not a health issue.
I hope that can help. Kisses and good luck. 
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iana
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Thank you Romi,you mentioned a few things I forgot.
There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures.Right next to the mashed potatoes!
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romi
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| Quote: | Originally posted by iana
Thank you Romi,you mentioned a few things I forgot. |
You can remember everything.
So you have lots of cats..... I would like to have more cats but i can't. Two is a good number.
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the wizard
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idea!
have you tried duct tape? it fixes almost anything!
when kids ask me how does santa clause live forever, i tell them "it's because he drinks blood".
if life deals you lemons, why not go kill someone with the lemons(maybe by shoving them down his throat).
it's too bad that whole families have to be torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs.
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dollybird
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Thank you so much Iana and Romi! Yeah, I don't post a whole lot, seems my shyness extends on the internet too, silly thing.. Need to get over it.
I have gotten a few new ideas! My cat is about 5 yrs. old, not too sure because we rescued her from a family that didn't want her. (Makes me so mad,
when we first got her she had a collar on that was so tight, that's the first thing we freed her from!) The last vet trip showed that she's a healthy
girl, just a bit overweight.
Actually, we recently got a washer and dryer and put it in her litter area. I'm gonna try moving her litter to see if that works. I clean it every
day, what there is to clean in there... I'll let you all know.
(Every time I'm scrubbing her markings I think of our beloved peestain, I wonder if she would like that!) ha ha, just kidding pee! 
Thanks again Iana and peace out!
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