Have you ever had a kitty relieving herself inappropriately? Outside the litter box? There are several reasons that can happen and several ways to remedy the situation. And then there is the odd case out. Perhaps there is a way but in this case I've not found it. I pride myself of understanding cat behavior but this little cat has stomped me. You see sweet Joy has cancer - lymphoma of the intestines. Her bowels are irritable and when she has to go, she has to go. She uses the litter box to pee without fail. But number 2, so to speak, is another matter. She will use the litter box before anyone else has used it. I have 6 litter boxes she has easy access to. So, you would think all basis were covered. But she is a dainty little thing and she is old now and no longer wishes to tiptoe through land mines. So, when the litter boxes become disagreeable to her she uses by bathtub. Disgusting you say? Consider this: Its a bath tub. It's easy to clean. Put a disposable glove on, get some toilet paper and wipe out the mess. If there is some residue caked on because you missed the grand event taking place, you moisten a piece of toilet paper and lay it over the, ummm, rings? Let it sit for a moment and do a small chore or use the toilet yourself. By the time you're done, the residue is soft and you can wipe it clean with ease. Keep disinfectant spray or towellets handy and wipe over the cleaned area. And there you are... The tub/shower is ready for you to use. Turn the fan on to wisp away the 'perfumes' and no one will ever know.
All joking aside, when you have a sick kitty that isn't able to deal with life as she once did but she has plenty of life left in her you have two choices, euthanize or deal with it. She won't live forever. You won't have to deal with the problem forever. She will be gone all too soon. I don't know how much time I have left with little Joy, but in her old age she is still spunky and gives me plenty of what she was named for: Joy. And that is all that matters in the end. Joy has lived well and happily with her cancer for about a year now. I hope she has another year of love to give me.
All joking aside, when you have a sick kitty that isn't able to deal with life as she once did but she has plenty of life left in her you have two choices, euthanize or deal with it. She won't live forever. You won't have to deal with the problem forever. She will be gone all too soon. I don't know how much time I have left with little Joy, but in her old age she is still spunky and gives me plenty of what she was named for: Joy. And that is all that matters in the end. Joy has lived well and happily with her cancer for about a year now. I hope she has another year of love to give me.
