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 Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:01 am
So the other night mom's on the porch talking on the phone and this cat comes up to her and practically begs to be brought in...
We did. End of story. D8
..almost.
We got her all set up in mom's room, a fresh make-shift litterbox out of a little wash bin and a food and water dish, toys, a blankie~
Mom wakes up at 5am 'cause kitty pooped on her. 8D; And then peed on her bed.
Then in the morning, watched mom come in, and leaped onto her bed and peed. Again. She shows no interest in the litterbox.
After mom told me about this, I went up that morning and sat with kitty for an hour or so scratching at the litter to try and get her interest. I tried putting her in it. I even took out the crinkly liner in case the noise was a deterrent.
I had to leave and came back in like.. an hour. She had peed on the bed again. D8
We just took her to the vet yesterday, and they gave her a clean bill of health. (And she's about a year, year and a half old.)
We've had 5 cats come through, this being our 3rd feral cat we took in. Neeever had a problem using the litterbox. Even when my Pantera had potty problems when we first got him.
It's our first girl though. But that wouldn't make a difference, right?
So yeah. I need suggestions. The only thing I can think of is to show her the boys' litterboxes or something. I can't stay in mom's room all day. And we don't wanna let her have roam of the house until we get this taken care of. >:
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:03 pm
Were the boys allowed on your mom's bed before you brought this one into your house? If so, it may in part be a territory marking thing, trying to cover the bed with her scent and make it her's.
What kind of litter are you using (clay, pine, wheat, etc...; clumping or non; scented; etc..)?
How big is the box? How big is the cat? (picture of cat in the box may be easiest, if possible because it's not necessarily measurements as it is how well the cat fits and all)
What does she do when you place her in the box?
How are you cleaning up the accidents?
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:20 pm
It's a miracle! Kitty used the litter box to do not only #1, but #2 as well. Tonight! 8D
So everything's alright now. No accidents for a whole day. We'll keep an eye for another day or two. But we'd stripped the bed and stuff and are waiting to make sure...
I think she finally used it 'cause after cleaning up, we just put her waste in the box. Apparently it worked and she got the idea.
The boys frequented mom's bedroom, yeah, but she didn't seem interested in inspecting anything. She just hopped up and peed. If anything, I would think she'd go after the spot where (the cat we fostered for my sister for a month, about 3 months before) had sprayed. But nothing.
The box is slightly smaller than the average litterbox, and the edges are a little high. Kitty's a year old and not full-cat size. But not real little. When I put her in the box she just looked ahead and kept walking. Like there wasn't anything special about that spot.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:22 pm
Just keep in mind that sometimes outdoor kitties have to have an adjusting period. smile If your still haveing issues, fill her makeshift box with dirt (or garden soil, whatever you have outside that is easy to sift and scrape into) and then transition to litter.
If she came into your house right off the bat, she may just be a stray. Feral cats avoid humans like the plauge (esp if they were born into it). Cats that were once owned have a higher chance of reconnecting with humans.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:54 pm
Punkin Avis Just keep in mind that sometimes outdoor kitties have to have an adjusting period. smile If your still haveing issues, fill her makeshift box with dirt (or garden soil, whatever you have outside that is easy to sift and scrape into) and then transition to litter. If she came into your house right off the bat, she may just be a stray. Feral cats avoid humans like the plauge (esp if they were born into it). Cats that were once owned have a higher chance of reconnecting with humans. Thanks, but we're alright now. c: She's pretty good at using the litterbox. Every once in while she'll pee on something, but I'm hoping that'll go away when we get her spayed. You know, I'm thinking she was either feral, or dumped on the street before she ever had to use a litterbox.. 'cause she just seemed totally clueless. XD I lived at a farmhouse that had dozens of feral cats. Most of them stayed away, but about 4 of them were sooo social and cuddly. My black cat we got 5 years ago who followed the kids home halloween? He wasn't real excited when we picked him up, but after that he was a cuddle bug. And this kitty, Ginger, she walked right up to mom that night like "I'm here! Love me now." XD In my experience, I get more love from street cats than other people's house cats. It's a little ridiculous with Ginger though, I've never seen such a cuddly cat. She cuddles anyone. It's hard to imagine she might've been feral.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:13 pm
Bishiglomper Punkin Avis Just keep in mind that sometimes outdoor kitties have to have an adjusting period. smile If your still haveing issues, fill her makeshift box with dirt (or garden soil, whatever you have outside that is easy to sift and scrape into) and then transition to litter. If she came into your house right off the bat, she may just be a stray. Feral cats avoid humans like the plauge (esp if they were born into it). Cats that were once owned have a higher chance of reconnecting with humans. Thanks, but we're alright now. c: She's pretty good at using the litterbox. Every once in while she'll pee on something, but I'm hoping that'll go away when we get her spayed. You know, I'm thinking she was either feral, or dumped on the street before she ever had to use a litterbox.. 'cause she just seemed totally clueless. XD I lived at a farmhouse that had dozens of feral cats. Most of them stayed away, but about 4 of them were sooo social and cuddly. My black cat we got 5 years ago who followed the kids home halloween? He wasn't real excited when we picked him up, but after that he was a cuddle bug. And this kitty, Ginger, she walked right up to mom that night like "I'm here! Love me now." XD In my experience, I get more love from street cats than other people's house cats. It's a little ridiculous with Ginger though, I've never seen such a cuddly cat. She cuddles anyone. It's hard to imagine she might've been feral.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:13 pm
~ Aki - Fairy ~ Bishiglomper Punkin Avis Just keep in mind that sometimes outdoor kitties have to have an adjusting period. smile If your still haveing issues, fill her makeshift box with dirt (or garden soil, whatever you have outside that is easy to sift and scrape into) and then transition to litter. If she came into your house right off the bat, she may just be a stray. Feral cats avoid humans like the plauge (esp if they were born into it). Cats that were once owned have a higher chance of reconnecting with humans. Thanks, but we're alright now. c: She's pretty good at using the litterbox. Every once in while she'll pee on something, but I'm hoping that'll go away when we get her spayed. You know, I'm thinking she was either feral, or dumped on the street before she ever had to use a litterbox.. 'cause she just seemed totally clueless. XD I lived at a farmhouse that had dozens of feral cats. Most of them stayed away, but about 4 of them were sooo social and cuddly. My black cat we got 5 years ago who followed the kids home halloween? He wasn't real excited when we picked him up, but after that he was a cuddle bug. And this kitty, Ginger, she walked right up to mom that night like "I'm here! Love me now." XD In my experience, I get more love from street cats than other people's house cats. It's a little ridiculous with Ginger though, I've never seen such a cuddly cat. She cuddles anyone. It's hard to imagine she might've been feral. That's what I would think.
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