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We found 4 kittens in April of this year. Things have gone pretty well for the most part----with one glaring exception...one of the female kittens has decided that she will only pee and poop anywhere that isnt a litter box. I've had to throw out 3 blankets, 4 pillows, a comforter, a number of bath mats----also scrub the floors and bath tub nearly every day. None of the other 3 eliminate outside of the litterbox, and I have to admit I completely fed up. I am seriously considering surrendering her to a no kill organization to be rehomed--- we simply cant keep an animal that is so destructive. Im open to any last ditch advice before doing this but here are the current facts:
1. We have 4 litter boxes- one on each floor, 2 in a bedroom, 1 in an office and 1 in a bathroom--- adding more litterboxes is not tenable. I refuse to surrender any more of our home to litterboxes
2. all 4 are indoor--- sadly indoor/outdoor is not really a possibility. I grew up with an indoor/outdoor cat who lived to be 22---but my BF cant stand the thought of her getting hurt if she goes outside
3. I've tried several different litters--- I'm game to try more but they must be low tracking---which I think limits my options to pellets. Open to suggestions---but they must be low tracking. Bf is a doctor and literally cannot stand a single speck of dust on the ground---I already sweep/ vaccum daily---sometimes more than once--cannot handle any more to deal with litter. Currently using So Phresh Paper litter pellets (unscented).
4. I took her to the vet 4 months ago for this same issue--- decided not run tests for UTI ( vet care in Hawaii is crazy expensive---costs would have exceeded $500)she doesnt seem to have any other symptoms of UTI ---she is extremely active and her appetite is robust. I cant justify spending $500 to rule out something that doesnt seem likely based on her other behavior. Ive considered trying pretty litter to see if it picks up anything. Would also be willing to treat prophylacticly for UTI if the vet would prescribe rx----not sure if I should ask for this.
5. Ive tried giving her treats for going in the litterbox, digging her paws in it etc---and sometimes she will start to go in the litterbox before jumping out and peeing on another surface. I've also tried using enzyme cleaner on her "spots"---seems to do no good.
6. I clean the litterboxes 3 times per day and dump all litter every 3 to 5 days. Given that the other kittens use them without issue I have a hard time believing its a cleanliness issue.
7. I considered locking her in the bathroom for a couple of days with the litterbox to try to retrain---but given that I have seen her poop in tub and pee on that floor---I think I would just end up with a pissed cat and a disgusting bathroom.
8. Can cats be trained to go outside on a lead to potty--- could this be a strategy if I took outside 20 minutes after her meals?
She is being such a little S&%^!!!!! Help!?
1. We have 4 litter boxes- one on each floor, 2 in a bedroom, 1 in an office and 1 in a bathroom--- adding more litterboxes is not tenable. I refuse to surrender any more of our home to litterboxes
2. all 4 are indoor--- sadly indoor/outdoor is not really a possibility. I grew up with an indoor/outdoor cat who lived to be 22---but my BF cant stand the thought of her getting hurt if she goes outside
3. I've tried several different litters--- I'm game to try more but they must be low tracking---which I think limits my options to pellets. Open to suggestions---but they must be low tracking. Bf is a doctor and literally cannot stand a single speck of dust on the ground---I already sweep/ vaccum daily---sometimes more than once--cannot handle any more to deal with litter. Currently using So Phresh Paper litter pellets (unscented).
4. I took her to the vet 4 months ago for this same issue--- decided not run tests for UTI ( vet care in Hawaii is crazy expensive---costs would have exceeded $500)she doesnt seem to have any other symptoms of UTI ---she is extremely active and her appetite is robust. I cant justify spending $500 to rule out something that doesnt seem likely based on her other behavior. Ive considered trying pretty litter to see if it picks up anything. Would also be willing to treat prophylacticly for UTI if the vet would prescribe rx----not sure if I should ask for this.
5. Ive tried giving her treats for going in the litterbox, digging her paws in it etc---and sometimes she will start to go in the litterbox before jumping out and peeing on another surface. I've also tried using enzyme cleaner on her "spots"---seems to do no good.
6. I clean the litterboxes 3 times per day and dump all litter every 3 to 5 days. Given that the other kittens use them without issue I have a hard time believing its a cleanliness issue.
7. I considered locking her in the bathroom for a couple of days with the litterbox to try to retrain---but given that I have seen her poop in tub and pee on that floor---I think I would just end up with a pissed cat and a disgusting bathroom.
8. Can cats be trained to go outside on a lead to potty--- could this be a strategy if I took outside 20 minutes after her meals?
She is being such a little S&%^!!!!! Help!?