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Hi! I'm new here! I've been reading a lot of different threads, but I hoped I could ask some questions in regards to my specific situation to rack your brains for a bit. (:
I have a Persian kitten named George (he's a cutie, huh?):
He has not been to the vet yet [so he is intact and has not received any vaccines], but he has an appointment next week.
- 4.5 months old [born August 27th, 2015]
- Very fluffy little kitten!
- Eats Wellness Kitten: Grain Free mixed with water (because of his extreme face, he has issues eating dry kibble so wetting it helps him eat)
So, I have a little problem with his poop. He has loose stools, but not diarrhea. Unfortunately, this means his poop gets stuck on his little booty sometimes, which he now associates with the litter box. This unfortunate association means he now prefers to not use the litter box (ugh). He used to use the litter box fine until his first poop-sticking incident. Now he only reliably uses the box for urination, and very rarely uses the box for defecation. I have trimmed the hair around the problem area, but because the stools are loose, it doesn't totally fix the issue.
He only eats the Wellness Kitten food with the water mixed in. When the food is dry, he has troubles keeping the food in his mouth while he tries to chew (poor Persians!), which is why the water came into play. I'm not sure if adding the water to the food could be causing an issue. I have not tried giving him a canned food diet yet, though. Because he hasn't been to the vet, I can't rule out parasites or worms. And again, his stools have never been the consistency of diarrhea - just stinky, soft poop.
So not only do I need help getting his stool firm, but I will likely also need pointers in re-training him to use the litter box consistently (although that will come secondarily since the poop is what's causing the unpleasant association). Do any of you have any recommendations or thoughts as to what I can do before he gets to the vet? It's very tiresome, as I'm sure you can imagine, having to clean stinky mush out of the carpets (and off his little booty). I will be asking about this at his vet appointment, but I'd still like to hear your thoughts as well. Any insight is deeply appreciated!
I have a Persian kitten named George (he's a cutie, huh?):
He has not been to the vet yet [so he is intact and has not received any vaccines], but he has an appointment next week.
- 4.5 months old [born August 27th, 2015]
- Very fluffy little kitten!
- Eats Wellness Kitten: Grain Free mixed with water (because of his extreme face, he has issues eating dry kibble so wetting it helps him eat)
So, I have a little problem with his poop. He has loose stools, but not diarrhea. Unfortunately, this means his poop gets stuck on his little booty sometimes, which he now associates with the litter box. This unfortunate association means he now prefers to not use the litter box (ugh). He used to use the litter box fine until his first poop-sticking incident. Now he only reliably uses the box for urination, and very rarely uses the box for defecation. I have trimmed the hair around the problem area, but because the stools are loose, it doesn't totally fix the issue.
He only eats the Wellness Kitten food with the water mixed in. When the food is dry, he has troubles keeping the food in his mouth while he tries to chew (poor Persians!), which is why the water came into play. I'm not sure if adding the water to the food could be causing an issue. I have not tried giving him a canned food diet yet, though. Because he hasn't been to the vet, I can't rule out parasites or worms. And again, his stools have never been the consistency of diarrhea - just stinky, soft poop.
So not only do I need help getting his stool firm, but I will likely also need pointers in re-training him to use the litter box consistently (although that will come secondarily since the poop is what's causing the unpleasant association). Do any of you have any recommendations or thoughts as to what I can do before he gets to the vet? It's very tiresome, as I'm sure you can imagine, having to clean stinky mush out of the carpets (and off his little booty). I will be asking about this at his vet appointment, but I'd still like to hear your thoughts as well. Any insight is deeply appreciated!