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Posted by PHCurious on September 04, 2002 at 17:09:25:

In Reply to: Re: 3 year old bobcat peeing on carpet and dog bed posted by PHMadameAlto on September 03, 2002 at 18:16:50:

I agree with Madame Alto. You really must take this kitty to a vet ASAP. Cats should get an annual exam anyway. Something may have been building up for a while now. The only way you're gong to know for sure is to get a vet check. All the behavior modification in the world isn't going to solve this problem if your cat has an infection, stones, or other medical problem. Get him checked right away. Inappropriate elimination is often one of the signs cats give us to let us know there's something wrong with them physically.

It's great that you added an extra litterbox. That's one of the first things I would have recommended. And obviously you've learned that, especially with this kitty, you must keep the box clean. Daily scooping is going to be a must in your house, I think. One further question, did the inappropriate elimination start when you changed brands of kitty litter? That's pretty common.

From what you describe, I'm assuming your cat is a domestic cat (maybe part Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail), but not a Bobcat. Bobcats are bigger than domestic cats, and you must have special permits to own them in most areas. They also tend to behave differently than domestic cats. When you go to the vet, ask the doc about it. S/he will probably have a good idea what breed(s) your kitty is. Also, let me know how much he weighs. I'm curious now. :)

As to how hard it is to clean using the enzymatic cleaners, well, really it's simple. You just spray, wipe, let it dry. The drying part is the hardest though because you want to keep your cat away from that spot for 24 hours or so to make sure it's really dry. But it works!!!

Yes, I think putting a scratching post in the computer room is a great idea. For now, put the post wherever he's scratching, even if this is the middle of the room and hard for you to walk around. Once he gets used to it, you can start moving it a few inches a day until it's in a place that you are happy with.

Let us know what the vet says!

PHCurious

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