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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: JackSpratt on March 13, 2007, 17:37:23 PM

Title: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: JackSpratt on March 13, 2007, 17:37:23 PM: 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?
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 13, 2007, 17:45:01 PM: 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?
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: JackSpratt on March 13, 2007, 18:04:14 PM: As far as I know she can move about pretty easily, but has trouble controlling that particular aspect of her system.
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 13, 2007, 18:07:03 PM: Hmmmmmmmmmm,, not sure of the answer then sorry, maybe Teresa can help.
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: JackSpratt on March 13, 2007, 18:11:06 PM: Thanks. The girl I know has no intention of parting with Meg, she'd just prefer not to "find" things around the house!
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: CurlyCatz on March 13, 2007, 19:49:45 PM: 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".
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: JackSpratt on March 13, 2007, 20:45:07 PM: I'm not entirely sure, Lynn. I'll ask and put more details up.
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: Millys Mum on March 14, 2007, 11:53:36 AM: Have they tried Propalin?
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: JackSpratt on March 14, 2007, 13:01:38 PM: 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?
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on March 14, 2007, 13:19:39 PM: How many litter trays does she have?
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: JackSpratt on March 14, 2007, 13:41:41 PM: She's just moved in to a new house, so I'm not sure. Would you advise as many as possible? :innocent:
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: CurlyCatz on March 14, 2007, 16:34:06 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: JackSpratt on March 14, 2007, 17:26:23 PM: Fair comment Lynn. I know what you mean, I'll ask her how Megs behaviour is in general too.
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: CurlyCatz on March 14, 2007, 17:55:17 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: JackSpratt on March 14, 2007, 19:40:43 PM: 17 with twins? Eh? I'm confused! :Crazy:
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: Ela on March 14, 2007, 19:45:03 PM: Quote
Eh? I'm confused!

I think I have lost the plot.
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: CurlyCatz on March 14, 2007, 21:20:58 PM: LOL sorry but i knew what i meant !!! LOL

the cat is 17 and the owner has 2 year old twins.(human ones)
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on March 14, 2007, 22:20:48 PM: Think that's from a different thread Lynn, the one called 'cat weeing on carpet' they are two different people!
Title: Re: Alternatives to cat nappies
Post by: JackSpratt on March 14, 2007, 22:46:10 PM: Yup, they really are. My friend is 34, single, has no children and has just bought her first house!