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Post by komalsharma1122 on Apr 18, 2014 10:16:49 GMT
I have two cats that always got along. Recently one if my cars was attacked by a dog and we had to amputate one of his hind legs. Since then, my cats have begun completely ingnoring each other. This isn't the problem. The problem is my female cat has refused to use the litter box. She's chosen to use a corner of the living room, no matter how many times we clean it. My now handicapped cat pees on bathroom rugs, clothes in laundry baskets, etc. even though the cat box is clean. My husband is at the point he wants to get rid of both of them. I don't know what to do, but this can't keep happening. My male (handicapped) cat I've had for ten years and spend a lot of money saving him after his attack. My female cat I rescued from a shelter about 5 years. Help me please? Pet Shop for Buy-Sell Dogs Puppies cats in jaipur, India | Dog Fish Soft Toy | Dog Vaccines & Soap Chain Belt Walker Shampoo Bed Nail Cutter Dealers in jaipur, india
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Post by smilesbetter on Apr 18, 2014 10:52:48 GMT
Hello! Hopefully the cats will be okay with each other given time. As for the litter tray dilemma... Firstly, get a second tray for while the cats are being like this, you may even have to replace the original one if moving it doesn't cure the problem with at least one cat. Does the handicapped cat have any trouble getting in and out of the litter tray, or in squatting to do the toilet? If so this may have manifested into a fear of the litter tray and a new litter tray may help. While he adjusts to the missing leg things like this which were once easy may seem like huge, terrifying hurdles. For the other cat, put a litter tray where she is currently going instead. It might be really annoying to have it there at the moment but she may have got a fear of going where it currently is or is for some reason scared that your male will come along while she's in there. Till she gets better with being around him (which I'm sure they all after time) she may be a bit wary of him and not want to let her guard down. An open litter box for the time being might help this if you currently use a closed one. Anyway in both cases, a litter box where they now go. Hopefully your partner will understand that the cats will be going through some stews at the moment and need time to adjust. But if you don't move the litter trays to where they currently go then these bad habits will become permanent so act now! Good luck and keep us updated! I knew someone whose cat had a leg amputated and after she adjusted you'd never notice any difference!
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Post by smilesbetter on Apr 18, 2014 10:53:19 GMT
Bugger!
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Post by dutchkitties on Apr 18, 2014 11:07:25 GMT
I don't think you need a behaviorist, as the problem is obvious. If the tips don't work after a time you can always consider to contact one.
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Post by dutchkitties on Apr 18, 2014 11:09:37 GMT
Sorry, cannot respond:
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Post by smilesbetter on Apr 18, 2014 11:14:22 GMT
dutchkitties are you using the app? I keep getting that message but the responses are sending anyway.
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Post by dutchkitties on Apr 18, 2014 11:41:13 GMT
I noticed it. Next time I ignore the message.
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Post by heartpawprints on Apr 20, 2014 17:14:03 GMT
Think the obvious thing is the accessibility of the tray as already mentioned. I would think your vet can offer some advice. Hubby being a bit precious. How would he cope losing a leg? Should think he'd have one or two problems going to the loo at first.
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