cat's pee!

redlady_1

OBB (Old Blind Boy) had a problem like this. We ended up with 3 trays all over the hallway. If she is going blind then getting caught in somehwere, like a corner, and not being able to get out was a big factor. They become disorientated and cant find their way to the tray and panic. Buy a couple of cheap ones and start putting them where she has been going. He still had accidents whenever he got trapped but generally got used to the layout of the place. Also check for the signs that she wants to go. His would start pacing. The OH would then clap so he followed the sound to get to the tray. Just put trays down rather than discourage her. It does work.

Just imagine how scary it is for a cat to go blind. Their other senses become much more heightened, just as ours do. We used to bang the settee and he would then be able to work out where it was. In time he could judge the height and would jump up and sleep.

I miss OBB and Fat Knacker still does when we go over the OH. Good luck

PixieDust

I fear that our Phoebe is going this way too, so thank you for this thread, I shall read and remember!

loopylass

redlady_1 wrote: »

OBB (Old Blind Boy) had a problem like this. We ended up with 3 trays all over the hallway. If she is going blind then getting caught in somehwere, like a corner, and not being able to get out was a big factor. They become disorientated and cant find their way to the tray and panic. Buy a couple of cheap ones and start putting them where she has been going. He still had accidents whenever he got trapped but generally got used to the layout of the place. Also check for the signs that she wants to go. His would start pacing. The OH would then clap so he followed the sound to get to the tray. Just put trays down rather than discourage her. It does work.

Just imagine how scary it is for a cat to go blind. Their other senses become much more heightened, just as ours do. We used to bang the settee and he would then be able to work out where it was. In time he could judge the height and would jump up and sleep.

I miss OBB and Fat Knacker still does when we go over the OH. Good luck

Hi
thanks for the advice we tend to follow her until she is settled so i know it must be during the night these accidents
My son when his here always make this sound which he has done since she was a kitten and she trots off after him
we see she gets up the stairs ok cos she usually sleeps in my sons bedroom if we didnt she would end up in the bathroom
when shes downstairs she bangs into the wall but she is actually doing really well with finding her bearings considering

Its just during the night when mishaps happen cos we let her out at night to do her jobs then get her back in and let her out in the morning and there is always someone here to help her during the day

loopylass

Her sister well thats another story i think shes having a mid life crisis
cos she jumps and runs about like a kitten
And we have a swing bin and she keeps jumping in it and we hear her meowing cos she cant get out lol:rotfl:

She used to be a very fussy eater but now she sits near when your eating to try and get your food as well

loopylass

I washed my floors with the washing powder as suggested and used vinegar afterwards also mats went on a boil and most of the smell has gone

I can still smell a bit but it might be at the back of the leather sofa how can i clean that just incase it is or the wooden side table cos those things are next to where she had her mishap. If its not them i will go over the floor again

Smell by the front door has all gone by washing powder and vinegar and hot wash mat with a final rinse of vinegar so thanks everyone

redlady_1

When they go blind my advice is to make them a house cat and fairly quickly. That way they will get used to doing their business in the house and wont get picked on by other cats. She may also get lost if she cant find her way back. If she is doing it in the night then the chances are she is losing her bearings and just gets desperate. We always had accidents initially with OBB as he was very much an outdoor cat so it was a case of house training all over again. It took time but he did do ok. He always used to bang into things but his whiskers really came into their own in the end and we didnt move anything.

loopylass

redlady_1 wrote: »

When they go blind my advice is to make them a house cat and fairly quickly. That way they will get used to doing their business in the house and wont get picked on by other cats. She may also get lost if she cant find her way back. If she is doing it in the night then the chances are she is losing her bearings and just gets desperate. We always had accidents initially with OBB as he was very much an outdoor cat so it was a case of house training all over again. It took time but he did do ok. He always used to bang into things but his whiskers really came into their own in the end and we didnt move anything.

Hi
both my cats just stay in our garden they havnt wandered for a few years now they have a couple of spots in the garden where they poo/wee and as soon as mitsy(blind one) goes she comes bk in or just sits on the patio chair and wait until i open the door, same as the other one
We dont have trouble from other cats in the garden as we have a dog
We have always had our cats in over night so they are used to being in all night and really most of the day as there is someone always here
No accidents to report today i think its cos she went out/in late last night

LavenderBees

loopylass wrote: »

Her sister well thats another story i think shes having a mid life crisis
cos she jumps and runs about like a kitten
And we have a swing bin and she keeps jumping in it and we hear her meowing cos she cant get out lol:rotfl:

She used to be a very fussy eater but now she sits near when your eating to try and get your food as well

Hi Loopylass, did you mention this to your vet? I really don't want to worry you, but this could be the start of an overactive hyperthyroid.

My old boy (now nearly 14) was diagnosed with this earlier this year, had an op, and is absolutely fine at the moment. Apparently cats over 12 are very susceptible. My OB's condition was picked up during a routine checkup as his fur was a bit greasy. The vet said that normal symptoms could be as you describe, as well as becoming more agressive. Never being satisfied with food seems to be the main thing, though. My OB is so placid and laid back that his symptom changes were very slight and I didn't notice them except in hindsight.

Just keep an eye out for it as it can become serious if left untreated.

Really don't want to worry you though...but I wish I'd known to look out for it in an older cat.

L x

Flee_2

You can get some carpet deodouriser from pet shops that remove the ammonia from carpets. I did this will male dog pee on carpet which had gone through to the underlay. It removed the smell completely after nothing else worked. I had cleaned the carpet with vax and the smell became worse. the deodouriser removed the smell completely.

Longships

I have always found the best thing to get rid of the smell of cat pee is washing the area with diluted fabric conditioner.

Also if you are having problems getting them to use the litter tray, try a different brand of cat litter. Some cats just dislike particular types, especially the cheap sorts that cause a lot of dust. My cat will only use the wood based cat litter.