First off, I am new here and I have never had an issue with my cat in the 15 years I have had her. She is approximately 18 or 19 years old.
I got her when she was about 3 or 4 years old from a friend who had to give her away as she was leaving for the army. At the time I had a very timid and loving dog and things were great. They would sleep together, play together, eat together, etc...
I met my boyfriend and moved in with him, and of course Aspen hid for a long time before feeling secure to come out - but still no issues. Then about 4 years ago my dog (Ajia) passed away and Aspen became noticeably upset. I gave her lots of attention despite the fact that most of the time she did not seem to want it (she would run off, lol...). Then about 2 months later we got another dog that was the exact opposite of my old Ajia - Lily is very mouthy and outgoing. That's when it started.
Aspen began urinating in my work-out area in the basement, just a few times and nothing special. I figured it was because Lily came into the household and we were keeping them separated for a while until Lily calmed down and accepted the cat as being part of the household. Then I left for school in Costa Rica and Aspen ruined my work-out equipment and matting with urination. When I returned it continued for months. I guess she was really mad.
About a year ago we got another dog who is still a bit wild and does not like cats. We are working with him, but it's taking a lot of time. Currently, Aspen can come into the room where he's at but we have to be there to ensure he won't snap at her.
The urination has never stopped though, and we have lost a leather coach, several chairs, my work-out equipment and mats and even the bedding and bed in the guest room where she sleeps. I don't get that part. I would think if she's going to urinate, she wouldn't do it where on the bed which she sleeps on.
We've been to the doctor several times and she is completely in good health - nothing. We're on our last leg. It's getting to be more expense to keep her than it would be to give her to the APA. I don't want to do this - I love Aspen to death! But I feel she's not happy and we're not happy despite our best efforts to help her.
Please give me ideas so I don't have to do what I'm dreading! We feel we've done everything and still no results. I'm hoping we're wrong!
I got her when she was about 3 or 4 years old from a friend who had to give her away as she was leaving for the army. At the time I had a very timid and loving dog and things were great. They would sleep together, play together, eat together, etc...
I met my boyfriend and moved in with him, and of course Aspen hid for a long time before feeling secure to come out - but still no issues. Then about 4 years ago my dog (Ajia) passed away and Aspen became noticeably upset. I gave her lots of attention despite the fact that most of the time she did not seem to want it (she would run off, lol...). Then about 2 months later we got another dog that was the exact opposite of my old Ajia - Lily is very mouthy and outgoing. That's when it started.
Aspen began urinating in my work-out area in the basement, just a few times and nothing special. I figured it was because Lily came into the household and we were keeping them separated for a while until Lily calmed down and accepted the cat as being part of the household. Then I left for school in Costa Rica and Aspen ruined my work-out equipment and matting with urination. When I returned it continued for months. I guess she was really mad.
About a year ago we got another dog who is still a bit wild and does not like cats. We are working with him, but it's taking a lot of time. Currently, Aspen can come into the room where he's at but we have to be there to ensure he won't snap at her.
The urination has never stopped though, and we have lost a leather coach, several chairs, my work-out equipment and mats and even the bedding and bed in the guest room where she sleeps. I don't get that part. I would think if she's going to urinate, she wouldn't do it where on the bed which she sleeps on.
We've been to the doctor several times and she is completely in good health - nothing. We're on our last leg. It's getting to be more expense to keep her than it would be to give her to the APA. I don't want to do this - I love Aspen to death! But I feel she's not happy and we're not happy despite our best efforts to help her.
Please give me ideas so I don't have to do what I'm dreading! We feel we've done everything and still no results. I'm hoping we're wrong!