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Posted by PHMadameAlto on February 18, 2003 at 20:08:55:
In Reply to: Sushi won\'t stop peeing posted by koshka on February 18, 2003 at 18:48:16:
First, take your cat to the vet to determine if there is a urinary infection or not.
If all seems to be clear on the health front, then the problem is behavioral. You will need to take steps to retrain the cat to the box. You can find out how to do this at the "Litterbox Problems" topic at the Feline Behavior Message Board. Basically you'll need to shut Sushi intto a small room with just food and water and the litterbox. After he begins to use it, you can widen the area he has access to.
Meantime you need to thouroughly deodorize wherever the cat has been peeing. Nature's Miracle is highly recommended. Try putting aluminum foil down into those corners and see if that deters the peeing. Also be sure the duffle bag is put up where he can't get at it. He may be trying to show your boyfriend that HE'S the only male in your life. That's right - Sushi may be trying to mark you as his object!
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.
Finally, if all else fails, ask your 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.