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In reply to the discussion: Cat parents, has this ever happened to you? [View all]Generic Brad
(14,274 posts)31. My cat used to do the same thing
We got it to stop by changing litter. Once we switched to a wheat based, non-scented litter, the accidents stopped. I suspect they are communicating displeasure with their litter situation.
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Yes, it is often bright yellow. Mostly it depends on the food. Wet food makes it more yellow.
HopeHoops
Aug 2012
#1
Okay. The get wet stuff at bedtime. I hope he doesn't decide the bathmat is the new potty.
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#2
I've found that forcing their nose into it and then screaming "NO" and growling works.
HopeHoops
Aug 2012
#3
This evening I had to lock them in their room for a while. Since it's also the laundry room there
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#6
The funny thing is they are sequestered in a small room like that every night. No potty issues until
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#8
They are 5 months old now, and fighting more seriously when they play so maybe
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#10
I just put him in the box. He looked like he went pee, but when I checked there were no
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#17
Yeah, they need their rabies shots anyway, so I think a trip to the vet is warranted. Their
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#28
bath mats are usually backed with some sort of plastic/rubbery material... and this may
Flaxbee
Aug 2012
#11
Yeah, I am going with straight litter for now until I see everybody going where they are supposed to
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#12
Apparently uncovered poop can be an act of aggression, showing who is boss.
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#15
Maybe? I have used it before, but I may have overdone this time. Both critters are fixed. Never
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#19
Hmmm. Definitely worth looking into! It's not real fighting, per se, so much as they were
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#20
There's a reason. I'd guess your cats are marking. Or avoiding the heavily scented litter.
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Aug 2012
#27