My elderly cat has stopped using the litterbox. Help!

Posted by on March 2, 2008 · 1 Comment 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I need serious help. My 15-year-old Siamese, Mandy, has decided to refuse to use her litterbox. I have had to resort to putting her in the bathroom and only letting her out when supervised. She is pulling her hair out in chunks and is bleeding. She is also hissing and screeching at my son, who will not even use his bathroom anymore. I am at my wits’ end. I do not like shutting her up... Read More

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How can I keep my cat from soiling his carrier?

Posted by on February 17, 2008 · 1 Comment 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My cat has never liked being put in a cage, but previously his displeasure was only announced by loud yowling. The last two times however, he urinated in the cage and out through it, making quite a mess and smell! I will need to transport him again in a couple of weeks, and would greatly appreciate any advice or tips about how to calm him so that this does not happen. The trip time in all... Read More

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