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Posted by PHMadameAlto on December 19, 2002 at 20:17:33:

In Reply to: Re: My 16 yr old cat is peeing on the sofa... posted by chunkmonkey on December 19, 2002 at 13:56:43:

You have done the right thing by contacting the vet. She really needs a very thorough exam to rule out any medical causes.

If all is clear on the health front, then the problem is behavioral. The new kitten may be upsetting her more than you think.

You need to thoroughly deodorize wherever the cat has been peeing. Did you try Nature's Miracle?

Check into using Feliway, a spray that mimics the happy scent cats leave when they rub their check against something. You can get it from your vet or from Cat Faeries at http://www.catfaeries.com
If you visit the website, you will see a phone number that you can call and for a fee discuss your cat's problems with someone. The person who does this is very knowlegeable and it may be worth the $$ for you. Also there is a website for Feliway called www.Feliway.com

Finally, if all else fails, ask you vet about using an antianxiety medication such as Buspar or Prozac. These very often work, however the decision to prescribe them will rest solely with your veterinarian who will be able to monitor the dosage and side effects.

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