| Title: | Meower Power is Valuing Differences |
| Notice: | FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY |
| Moderator: | MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO |
| Created: | Sun Feb 09 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Tue Jan 11 1994 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
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I have a 6 1/2 year old spayed female who up until about a week ago I have had no problems with. We moved from a mobile home to a new house about 6 weeks ago and as far as I could tell, she adjusted very well. About 2 weeks ago, we had a houseful of company which prompted the cat to go outside. Three days later, she came home. This was very unusual for her to be gone so long, especially in colder weather. It seems after this disappearance act, she has decided to use the floor in front of a stereo speaker for her toilet!!!! The only time she has had a litter box is if we went away overnight. She has messed 3 times in 4 days and my husband is losing his patience and I am too. Any suggestions or thoughts???? Donna
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| 173.1 | PEN::KALLIS | Wed Nov 13 1985 16:43 | 15 | ||
Usually, when a cat "wets," he or she does so for one of two reasons: physical or psylchological. Physical is obvious (incontinence due to illness); psychological is more subtle. _Usually_ wetting on a hard surface is a means of marking terri- tory. This is especially prevalent among males, entire or fixed, but it's not unknown among females. Wetrting on a soft surface such as a rug _usually_ is a sign of insecurity. The cat needs reassurance that her or his loved ones care and pay attention. If it's that, be extra loving. It might be that the relocation bothered her, and she was gone to see whether she could find her old home. Lacking that, she "wetted" to show you her distress. Steve Kallis, Jr. | |||||
| 173.2 | ESPN::SMITH | Thu Nov 14 1985 09:21 | 4 | ||
I guess I failed to say that "wetting" wasn't the problem, but "messing". I have dealt with the urinary tract infections before, but not with this cat and she doesn't have any of the symptoms..... Donna | |||||
| 173.3 | PEN::KALLIS | Thu Nov 14 1985 09:33 | 6 | ||
"Messing" is often a fear reaction. Has anything upset her? Also, it could relate to a certain feeling (real or imagined) of being neglected. If the symptoms persist for any length of time, you might want to have a vet check her out for physical distress. Steve Kallis, Jr. | |||||