Alternatives to cat nappies

[JackSpratt]

Yup, they really are. My friend is 34, single, has no children and has just bought her first house!

[Tiggy's Mum]

Think that's from a different thread Lynn, the one called 'cat weeing on carpet' they are two different people!

[CurlyCatz]

LOL sorry but i knew what i meant !!! LOL

the cat is 17 and the owner has 2 year old twins.(human ones)

[Ela]

Eh? I'm confused!

I think I have lost the plot.

[JackSpratt]

17 with twins? Eh? I'm confused!

[CurlyCatz]

its obvious your pal is very attached to her kitty, if she's 17 (the cat) and her owner has already paid for the tail amputation etc, it was unfortunate that this problems has resulted, i know its a risk i guess but ive never seen that as a result and altho ive seen not 100's but i have seen a few tail amps. (mind you never because of an infection, unless there had been a primary injury etc first)

I feel sorry for your friend though esp as i can appreciate the demands of looking after 2 year old twins, I'd say caring for her cat with these problems would be difficult enough without the twins and vice versa.  the only other thing i can think of is to isolate the puss to 1 or 2 rooms ??  Let us know how shes gets on.

[JackSpratt]

Fair comment Lynn. I know what you mean, I'll ask her how Megs behaviour is in general too.

[CurlyCatz]

could try myotonin tablets but i'd doubt they will help much now, personally i value the cats quality of life over quantity and in my own opinion and anally and urinary incontinent cat isnt normally a happy one.

[JackSpratt]

She's just moved in to a new house, so I'm not sure. Would you advise as many as possible?

[Desley (booktigger)]

How many litter trays does she have?

[JackSpratt]

Meg got a tail infection last year, had to have it taken off, which damaged the nerves 'down there', so she can't control her bladder. Better than it was but she still 'dribbles',the vet said it won't improve by now. She's also constipated and on permanent laxative, not good but if I reduce it, it becomes obvious very quickly and the main thing is she's not in pain.

There you go. Any suggestions?

[Millys Mum]

Have they tried Propalin?

[JackSpratt]

I'm not entirely sure, Lynn. I'll ask and put more details up.

[CurlyCatz]

is there an actual condition ?? old age doesnt necessarily cause urinary or faecal incontinence altho accidents if they cant get to tray quick enough can occur more commonly.  Presuming then she's been seem by vet etc my next question is whether the cat is happy enough etc lots of cats in that situation would be distressed and unhappy messing themselves or somewhere other than their "toilet".

[JackSpratt]

Thanks. The girl I know has no intention of parting with Meg, she'd just prefer not to "find" things around the house!

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

Hmmmmmmmmmm,, not sure of the answer then sorry, maybe Teresa can help.

[JackSpratt]

As far as I know she can move about pretty easily, but has trouble controlling that particular aspect of her system.

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

It depends on what Meg is able to do in terms of walking and where she goes. Does she go near her tray but doesnt just make it , or in her bed or what?

[JackSpratt]

I have a friend who's cat is elderly and incontinent. She's tried the nappies but Meg apparantly hates them and struggles to remove them. Any other ideas?