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    CRF/CKD cat peeing outside box - any way to curb this?

    My next step was to put food there, but I haven't had to go there quite yet. I put in two Feliway diffusers - one in the main room and one in the room with the litter boxes. So far we've only had one or two inappropriate elimination episodes since I first posted and tried these new ideas...
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    CRF/CKD cat peeing outside box - any way to curb this?

    Thanks for responding! Yes, the vet is very involved. Chloe's levels are really bad; we weren't sure she was going to pull through and improve after she crashed. In fact, the vet said if Chloe could read her own file, she'd probably roll over and give up. Fortunately the two cats aren't related...
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    CRF/CKD cat peeing outside box - any way to curb this?

    Got another box (#4) and put Cat Attract Senior litter into it. Neither cat seems interested, but it looks like Chloe used one of the old boxes. We just gave her fluid tonight, so the test will be tomorrow...to see if she uses the boxes or not as she absorbs and passes fluids. Crossing my fingers!
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    CRF/CKD cat peeing outside box - any way to curb this?

    Thank you! Chloe does that too, actually - stands and pees on the sides of the boxes! I will look for the pottie pads and see if that helps. Again, thank you!
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    CRF/CKD cat peeing outside box - any way to curb this?

    Thanks for the reply! I haven't changed litters recently. I used Cat Attract for a time last year and neither cat seemed to have issues with it, nor did the seem to mind when I went back to the stuff I had been using prior (and since). But new boxes might be a good first start. My husband just...
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    CRF/CKD cat peeing outside box - any way to curb this?

    We discovered recently that one of our two 8 year old cats, Chloe, very likely has chronic kidney disease (renal failure). Part of what prompted the vet visit a couple of weeks ago was finding cat pee in our living room, which we'd never experienced before. My research tells me that...
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    Quick check in to update

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
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    UPDATED - READ! 7th Anniverssary and 2 Million Posts MEGA CONTEST!!!

    This is so cool! Thank you - and congrats on the upcoming TCS anniversary!
  9. J

    Alright, what's the secret to folding a fitted sheet?

    I learned a few years ago when Martha Stewart was on Oprah - someone else posted the link. I googled for the info and found this really cute photo explanation. Very appropriate for TCS.
  10. J

    Are you a thread replier or starter?

    I am definitely a replier...of the 1205 I've posted in, I've only started 16.
  11. J

    How often do you check your mail?

    I try to check it everyday, but sometimes I forget. Particularly on Saturdays if we don't go anywhere. Otherwise I pick it up when we (DH and I carpool) come home from work.
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    At what point do you intervene when kitties scuffle?

    It's not often that we get involved - usually if there is ongoing crying or severe hissing. Generally raising our voices or standing up is enough to break them up. They're pretty good for the most part about not taking it too far.
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    Seriously, why can't he turn off lights???

    Oh yes, that's a problem in our house too. I'm just waiting for the day that kitties try to climb the shelves. Maybe that will cure him. But probably not!
  14. J

    Public libraries

    I used to practically live at the library when I was a kid, but sadly don't read nearly as much as I used to. It used to be I finished a book in a day. Now it can take weeks or months. I would use the library more if it didn't take me so long to get through those I checked out.
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    22% off sale at PetFoodDirect!

    I happened to get this in an email from them (I've ordered there before) but I ALWAYS do an online coupon search before I purchase anything over the internet.
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    22% off sale at PetFoodDirect!

    Ask and ye shall receive, I guess! They are having their 22% off sale again and offered free shipping on Feliway refills, so I got two for ~$35! Code was PET3451. Expires 8/26/07.
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    Cleaning Dirty Ears

    Our kitty Iris has yeast infections in both her ears now, so we are using a 2-person operation: DH holds her and I squish the solution in and wipe it out with a Kleenex. The vet told us not to use q-tips with this stuff. Our last vet showed us how to use q-tips, but it was just with a tiny bit...
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    VetBasis Hairball Gel?

    Well, that settles that. Thanks all for your feedback.
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    Stay safe Rigel, Gema, Milky and Catulina!

    Keep safe - I've been thinking of you and your family!!
  20. J

    Earn points - Guess when SarahP's baby is due!!!

    5:31 PM Pacific Time! (That's the time I was born, with an addition of hours for the time change - I was born in Hawaii.)
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