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Furballsmom,I'm sorry. I feel like I let Cosmo down.
You have not let Cosmo or anyone down.
We need your help and advice.
This is tricky and things are not obvious but we are going to solve this.
Furballsmom,I'm sorry. I feel like I let Cosmo down.
You are very welcome.Bless you, thank you
Nah, I don't think so. Just the normal minimal sounds."Yeah, that's where the roaches are, but he hasn't been very interessted in them lately." - Were they loud that day or louder than normal?
Sorry, my fat fingers typed now instead of no xD We couldn't fit one in here even if we wanted to, but our bedroom is right across and there is a litterbox right next to the door. It's theri favorite litterbox too." There is now litterbox inside the office." - Great. Does he use it often?
Maybe it's just something that flares up from time to time? Sometimes it bothers him sometimes it doesn't"The door is always closed when we are not inside so it was closed that morning aswell, like always." - Hmmmmm. that isn't a change then but I wonder if he wants to get in there and can't (which probably isn't every day) it causes him stress?
Oh, he loves both of us dearly (I like to think that he loves me a little more hehe)"It was just his clothes." - Ok. Does your bf and Cosmo get along well? It always seemed like they did.
I clip their claws regularly and I didn't notice anything on his paws and no licking or limping. He doesn't seem to have any pain while moving. Neither does he seem in pain when he uses the litterbox. The litterboxes we have should also be big enough for them. They can rotate fine in there and the opening is quite large." I put mine up on a stool or put them away. He just pees on stuff when its on the floor, so I don't want to give hik a place to pee." Yes, clothes can be very similar to litter. Does he have any paw issues? Any potential pain issues or any straining while going at times?
He seems to be a bit calmer when we give it to them in the morning and at night. He's not walking down the hallway meowing that much anymore."I spoke with my vet and I'll give him CBD now and see if it helps him. Maybe it helps with stress or anxiety he seems to be having " - Worth a try. There is something but it just isn't obvious. :/
It's okay, you didn't let him down. I'm glad that you always give me advice! Cat problems are just not the easiest to solveI'm sorry. I feel like I let Cosmo down.
Tahnky you, I appreciate it!Speaking of, RocketPuppy97 RocketPuppy97 (love this name by the way, I always meant to tell you that) how are they doing today?
thank you , and yes they are, not least of which...I'm glad that you always give me advice! Cat problems are just not the easiest to solve
lolcats are weird)
I think you're right. I'm so glad the cbd seems to be helpingbut it seems like that would fit Cosmos way of acting.
Awwwwwww, understatement of a lifetime!! I just love him!!!
Yes, good pointCats are creatures of habit
"I was away for a bit, because my boss got sick (tested negative for corona) and since she's the only vet running this place, we were a bit lost throwing out whole schedule out the window." - Understandable. I am so happy that she was tested negative.I was away for a bit, because my boss got sick (tested negative for corona) and since she's the only vet running this place, we were a bit lost throwing out whole schedule out the window.
So now to the cats:
No peeing this far.
But I think we kinda messed up their sleep schedule. So when Cosmo had a phase where he peed outside the litter box, we started talking to him and calling for him when he's walking down the hallway meowing, because we were afraid he would turn around and pee anywhere. Talking to him would usually persuade him and he would use the litterbox.
So now the problem were facing is: 5 o'clock Cosmo walking down the hallway meowing. And we've been talking to him to keep him from peeing. Now we realised, well he's kinda making sure that we are awake to feed him.
We've been kinda bad at playing with them lately so they will start running around, sometimes a little bit of chasing but not excessively.
Our new game plan is: playing right before bed, feeding and hopefully sleeping through the night.
Otherwise: Ignoring him. Pretending to sleep when he still wakes up too early.
I'm also preparing for feeding them more wet food. I haven't changed anything yet, I have to get the smaller cans empty in order to start the big ones.
I don't want to risk one of them getting an UTI or other health related problems.
So it's gonna be 3 times a day wet and right before bed a tiny bit of kibble to get us through the night.
They both have been really cuddly lately. I'll find them sleeping next to each other more often.
The chasing didn't stop completely, but it hasn't been as much lately.
Hi,I was away for a bit, because my boss got sick (tested negative for corona) and since she's the only vet running this place, we were a bit lost throwing out whole schedule out the window.
So now to the cats:
No peeing this far.
But I think we kinda messed up their sleep schedule. So when Cosmo had a phase where he peed outside the litter box, we started talking to him and calling for him when he's walking down the hallway meowing, because we were afraid he would turn around and pee anywhere. Talking to him would usually persuade him and he would use the litterbox.
So now the problem were facing is: 5 o'clock Cosmo walking down the hallway meowing. And we've been talking to him to keep him from peeing. Now we realised, well he's kinda making sure that we are awake to feed him.
We've been kinda bad at playing with them lately so they will start running around, sometimes a little bit of chasing but not excessively.
Our new game plan is: playing right before bed, feeding and hopefully sleeping through the night.
Otherwise: Ignoring him. Pretending to sleep when he still wakes up too early.
I'm also preparing for feeding them more wet food. I haven't changed anything yet, I have to get the smaller cans empty in order to start the big ones.
I don't want to risk one of them getting an UTI or other health related problems.
So it's gonna be 3 times a day wet and right before bed a tiny bit of kibble to get us through the night.
They both have been really cuddly lately. I'll find them sleeping next to each other more often.
The chasing didn't stop completely, but it hasn't been as much lately.
It's usually after feeding them that he walks through the hallway meowing and make all kinds of other sounds. After 5-10 minutes he'll go to sleep and will be all fine. He also meows before using the litter box, but it didn't seem to be a medical issue, because everything comes back normal when we get him checked.We just don't know what causes this." - I wonder if it a hunting, evening issue. Cats get active at dusk etc and can get anxious.
"We think maybe he has an anxiety problem." - Yes, could be though probably not a full blown anxiety issue. More of a wanting to go out and hunt, etc. Does it happen at all times of the day?
No, he wasn't to my knowledge. We got him from a sketchy family, but I don't think he was treated well there. He behaves like a street cat for sure he steals food and gets into the bin like a maniac. Even tho they get fed 4 times a day.Cosmo was living on the streets before you got him, correct?
Yes!!!Oh, the site is finally working again
It's usually after feeding them that he walks through the hallway meowing and make all kinds of other sounds. After 5-10 minutes he'll go to sleep and will be all fine. He also meows before using the litter box, but it didn't seem to be a medical issue, because everything comes back normal when we get him checked.
And he'll do it a last time after getting his dry food right before bed.
It's tough to say when exactly he does it, because we are so used to him screaming that I can't pin point it.
No, he wasn't to my knowledge. We got him from a sketchy family, but I don't think he was treated well there. He behaves like a street cat for sure he steals food and gets into the bin like a maniac. Even tho they get fed 4 times a day.
The last couple of days he resorted to peeing inside the bathtub after walking through the hallway after the last feeding time.
I washed it away every morning, but today I used that special cleaning agent. Maybe now it's gonna be better
Yeah, they eat together in the kitchen. We have a pillar in the middle of the kitchen, we feed them on either side of it so they are not to close to each other, but they know the other one is there and they can just look around it. Usually Monty is the one who's finished first with his food, he'll go to the windowsill and groom himself, Cosmo can still see him from across the room. Cosmo will check that every bit of food is eaten and then go meow after a few minutes. I don't think he's calling for Monty. Monty couldn't care less when Cosmo is meowing. No, Monty will just go to my boyfriend, hop on his lap and sleep.Does Cosmo eat with Monty? Can he see him? Do you think he might be calling Monty? Does Monty respond and come to him when he does that? Or does Monty act differently in any way when he hears that?
No, not at all. We have those lickimats so they can't eat fast anyway. He also doesn't seem stressed while eating or anything like that.Interesting. Does he seem to eat faster than normal?
He walks totally normal after eating, peeing and before he has to pee. His stool is fine, not mushy or liquidy. We don't catch the cats drinking often, but we know they use the fountain and we give them 3/4 wet food a day in order to get enough water into them. I'm too scared of them developing serious urinary tract issuesInteresting. Sometimes it can be discomfort or pain not really easily found. Does he walk differently after eating, before using the litter box? Are his stools "normal"? Does he seem to drink enough? Pee "normally"? Meaning same amount and as often as "normal"?
After eating it and checking if anything is left overAfter it being put down or after eating it?
Cosmo's has been stable at around 4,5kg since we got him. He's in good shape not too thin or too thick. Cosmo will eat all of his food and he would eat everything else on top of that if we let him.How is his weight? Stable? Hahahaha, 2 of my cats steal food even though they eat (they just like whatever is mine). BUT mine were street cats. Hahahahaha. The problem is they will not eat their food then want what I am having. :/
I would like to get his urine tested again, it's just not that easy to get a clean sample. Maybe I'll get an extra litter box with no absorbend plastic litter to catch his peeAt least it is the bathtub. BUT I just wonder if he has some pain or something. An odd place for territorial. Urine test came out fine? No crystals? Any leg or paw issues you can see when he is walking?
He peed there again yesterday around lunch time, so that didn't really affect the outcome.That is good. It is important to break it down since it is a bit tricky to remove. Enzymatic cleaners are really helpful.
How is he acting otherwise? Pretty normal?
Part of me wonders if he misses Monty chasing him, rough playing, etc. :/ Do they seem less "close" lately?
Not to my knowledge at least. Especially in the bathroom he wouldn't be able to smell it stronger, I would think he would have to pee at the apartment door like he did before.Any chance there is an intact male he is smelling? I know you are above the street but any neighbors have or bring in cats? Or I guess intact dogs?
Springtime can bring a lot of changes in animals and of course pollen, etc.
Let's try to figure it out. Must be something.
Yeah, they eat together in the kitchen. We have a pillar in the middle of the kitchen, we feed them on either side of it so they are not to close to each other, but they know the other one is there and they can just look around it. Usually Monty is the one who's finished first with his food, he'll go to the windowsill and groom himself, Cosmo can still see him from across the room. Cosmo will check that every bit of food is eaten and then go meow after a few minutes." - Could he be that he is saying "I want more food"? Otherwise, that sounds like a fantastic encounter.Yeah, they eat together in the kitchen. We have a pillar in the middle of the kitchen, we feed them on either side of it so they are not to close to each other, but they know the other one is there and they can just look around it. Usually Monty is the one who's finished first with his food, he'll go to the windowsill and groom himself, Cosmo can still see him from across the room. Cosmo will check that every bit of food is eaten and then go meow after a few minutes. I don't think he's calling for Monty. Monty couldn't care less when Cosmo is meowing. No, Monty will just go to my boyfriend, hop on his lap and sleep.
No, not at all. We have those lickimats so they can't eat fast anyway. He also doesn't seem stressed while eating or anything like that.
He walks totally normal after eating, peeing and before he has to pee. His stool is fine, not mushy or liquidy. We don't catch the cats drinking often, but we know they use the fountain and we give them 3/4 wet food a day in order to get enough water into them. I'm too scared of them developing serious urinary tract issues
He's also peeing large amounts, nothing different about that. They have their times where they use the litter box, but I didn't really notice something off.
After eating it and checking if anything is left over
Cosmo's has been stable at around 4,5kg since we got him. He's in good shape not too thin or too thick. Cosmo will eat all of his food and he would eat everything else on top of that if we let him.
I would like to get his urine tested again, it's just not that easy to get a clean sample. Maybe I'll get an extra litter box with no absorbend plastic litter to catch his pee
He peed there again yesterday around lunch time, so that didn't really affect the outcome.
No, he's totally normal like always. Purring away when we approach him. Wanting to play with the faucet in the kitchen. Playing with Monty or by himself.
Oh, they are closer than ever I would say. I catch them grooming each other more often now. Cosmo will also initiate chasing and playing. They don't seek out each others company for sleeping that often but they'll slow blink at each other.
Not to my knowledge at least. Especially in the bathroom he wouldn't be able to smell it stronger, I would think he would have to pee at the apartment door like he did before.
I'll try to get another urine sample tested, we'll send it away to a lab for special testing.
Cosmo always wants food he wouldn't be able to stop. Our freefeeding experiment was a nightmare, because he eats everything.Could he be that he is saying "I want more food"? Otherwise, that sounds like a fantastic encounter.
No, never. He usually goes straight to sleep after eatingMonty never really chased Cosmo after eating before, right?
"I don't think he's calling for Monty. Monty couldn't care less when Cosmo is meowing. " - Maybe Cosmo misses that? In the past did Monty ever come?
Before feeding time. He could have been hungry, but its odd for him to pee because of that.Around lunch time. Before or after? I just wonder if he was still hungry or hungry wanting his food. :/
"Cosmo always wants food he wouldn't be able to stop. Our freefeeding experiment was a nightmare, because he eats everything." - Yes. :/ In his previous life he probably had food security issues.Cosmo always wants food he wouldn't be able to stop. Our freefeeding experiment was a nightmare, because he eats everything.
No, never. He usually goes straight to sleep after eating
I don't recall Monty ever really reacting to Cosmos meowing in that way.
Before feeding time. He could have been hungry, but its odd for him to pee because of that.
I wasn't able to use the litter box with the special plastic litter, because Cosmo would just lay in it and play with the beads. Cats are silly
But he peed in the bathtub that evening ( I think it was Tuesday) so I tested the urine with a stick test (we always have to take the results with a grain of salt because its urine from the bathtub) and the leukocytes were higher than normal.
I collected the rest of the urine in a syringe and send it away for testing on Wednesday. I think the results should come in today.
In the mean time we put cosmo on an antibiotic and he gets a special syrup that should strengthen the bladder.
I still have to figure out when to give him the antibiotics because his stomach is a little sensitive and the past two days he's been throwing up 1 - 2 hours after getting the pill. Today I put them in his normal food and hope for the best haha.
But! The last two days no peeing in the bathtub!
I think that maybe he's having small issues with his bladder and any other stress on top of that causes him to pee elsewhere.