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Re: loo probs
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2007, 17:14:36 PM »
I think a behaviourist would be a good idea, your vet can refer you to one. They will work out a master plan with you and initally they will probably cover your house in trays   :rofl:  but it will work out to get you and your cat living in harmony again.

Well thanks for your help and am willing to try anything :'(

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Re: loo probs
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2007, 17:11:51 PM »
I think a behaviourist would be a good idea, your vet can refer you to one. They will work out a master plan with you and initally they will probably cover your house in trays   :rofl:  but it will work out to get you and your cat living in harmony again.


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Re: loo probs
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2007, 17:04:07 PM »
Bleach leaves behind ammonia which can make them return to the same spot. Theres a pre-made product called Simple Solution or you can use biological washing powder followed by a spirit, this will completely break down the urine.
Does she poo in the tray?
When did it actually start?

She poos next to the litter tray. I would say that she as always done it but only once in a blue moon. So i put this down to just an accident. shes not an house cat and is allowed to go out when she likes. But always comes in at night.

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Re: loo probs
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2007, 16:55:50 PM »
Bleach leaves behind ammonia which can make them return to the same spot. Theres a pre-made product called Simple Solution or you can use biological washing powder followed by a spirit, this will completely break down the urine.
Does she poo in the tray?
When did it actually start?


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Re: loo probs
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2007, 16:52:42 PM »
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Re: loo probs
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2007, 16:43:19 PM »
If shes been fine before then i wouldnt put it down to her breed, there will be a reason, just need to work out what it is shes trying to communicate.
Are either of the other 2 a new addition to the family?
If its a stress behaviour then feliway may be helpful.

Tesco sell an ultra fine clumping litter called sophisticat choice, its like sand  ;D

What are you cleaning the soiled areas with?


No I wouldn't say new addition my British blue boy is 2 now and she was doing this before but not so bad as shes getting now. I'm cleaning with bleach



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Re: loo probs
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2007, 16:33:06 PM »
If shes been fine before then i wouldnt put it down to her breed, there will be a reason, just need to work out what it is shes trying to communicate.
Are either of the other 2 a new addition to the family?
If its a stress behaviour then feliway may be helpful.

Tesco sell an ultra fine clumping litter called sophisticat choice, its like sand  ;D

What are you cleaning the soiled areas with?


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Re: loo probs
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2007, 16:28:40 PM »
How long has she been doing this and have you had her checked by a vet?
Has your tray got a hood/flap? She may prefer it without.
Is she and the other 2 cats neutered?


Yes shes been to the vets and shes fine. We dont have a hood on the tray and all three  have been neutered. I have been looking on a bengal forum and it seems quite common with this breed.

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Re: loo probs
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2007, 16:23:59 PM »
Hi,
  No ive not tried those but will give it a go thanks.

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Re: loo probs
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2007, 16:20:07 PM »
How long has she been doing this and have you had her checked by a vet?
Has your tray got a hood/flap? She may prefer it without.
Is she and the other 2 cats neutered?


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Re: loo probs
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2007, 16:15:19 PM »
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Have you tried Danish Pink or corn litter? When all else fails we have found these two litters usually do the trick.
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Re: loo probs
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2007, 15:44:43 PM »
Ive tried all sorts at the mo im using catsan which is quite a good one.

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Re: loo probs
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2007, 15:40:34 PM »
What sort of litter do you use?

It may be that she doesn't like the litter as it might be too hard on her little paws!!! 
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loo probs
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2007, 15:34:36 PM »
Hi,
  Could someone please help me? Ive got a female bengal shes around eight years of age. The problem I have is that she will not use her litter tray.
shes quite happy to do it any where but in the tray. Ive also got two other cats a male british blue and a female manx. she does not sleep with the other two and as her own litter tray which the other two are not allowed to use. Because I thought this might be the problem that she could smell that they had been in it. But it doesnt seem this is the case. Could anyone out there please help :thanks:

 


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