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Sorry for the delay in replying, things have been very hectic. Skipper's lump on his jaw did turn out to be an abscess...it ruptured about four days after I took him to the vet. It has since healed up and he seems to be doing well. We have had only one incident of peeing outside the litterbox...

Just another little update, things are still going well behavior-wise with Skipper and Kahlua. its very odd, now they seem to want to be around the kids, Skipper has even tried to lay in the bed with them a couple times at bedtime the past few days and he's been sleeping in their room sometimes...

So far so good-both cats are inside and the litterbox is definitely getting more visits that it used to with the Cat Attract litter-it may be the "miracle" I had been hoping for. Both cats seem more playful with their new toys and more affectionate and I have been making a point to be more...

Lots of good info/ideas here! The feliway we use an average of one per 300 sq feet. Changed out monthly. There is a huge noticeable difference in Skipper's licking behaviors if I don't use it, I haven't noticed as much with his urinating/litter box behavior. I also use the spray in areas...

Really? I didn't know that...it looks exactly like when he use to spray, he kindof half turns his bootie towards the wall and shakes his tail at it. Once when he was about 2 he did that to me and sprayed me right in the side of my face! Guess I must have smelled too much like other animals from...

Wow...they aren't kidding about the "Cat Attract"! Skipper was in there using the litterbox before I could finish putting the litter bag away!

Okay, just returned from PetSmart after spending a small fortune on a stockpile of Cat Attract and a variety of new playthings for the kitties. I'm also making a point to devote some very specific "pet" time to each as they seem int he mood for it-I do admit I get a little busy and they have...

I really appreciate everyone's suggestions! I'm starting to feel like maybe I can make this work! I'm going to Petsmart a little later today to get the Cat Attract litter and refresh our toy stash...I definitely haven't been giving them the attention they used to get before kids so that could...

I was lucky enough to have full access (for very cheap) to amazing veterinary care when I worked at veterinary offices all through college when the cats were younger, so I believe I have exhausted the medical options. The aggressiveness and peeing came before the declawing so I don't think they...

I haven't put anything in the newspaper but I have listed on craigslist and statewide websites looking for new owners or a fostering situation. My vet also has flyers up and has for some time. Numerous rescues that have turned me down have the cats listed on their sites as well as urgent need...

By all means I am open to suggestions!! Please, tell me what you would do in my situation. I'm not going to divorce my husband so we don't have military moves and the kids do need to stay as well. As you can see in my original post this isn't a spur of the moment thing...I have been dealing...

Thanks for the reply...I think part of me is just in denial and I wish so badly I could find another solution. (I have tried the garage thing-Skipper urinated all over our things in the garage as well.) I don't know that the cats would have a decent quality of life at a sanctuary, having...

I need help, I'm at my wit's end. Let me start by telling you that I was pre-vet as an undergrad and worked in vet offices for 4 years. I have many friends from college who are now practicing veterinarians. I'm currently a stay at home mother to two preschoolers with a third child on the way...