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Hoping someone can give me some advice or help.
I have a 9 year old moggy who is a bit overweight (currently on a diet and weight is reducing well) but has taken to pooing and now weeing on the floor in our bathroom.
Prior to this she would always go outside and has a cat flap so can go out and come back in at will.
This has been sporadic over the last couple of months. We took her to the vet when it started with just poo. Vet examined her and said it was likely owing to inclement weather or fear of other animals (other cats or foxes etc) as there didn’t appear to be any physiological issues. He said the fact it was solid poo suggested it was behavioural. Now she’s weeing too it’s becoming untenable. Weather is not terrible at the moment so I doubt it’s that - I could understand when it was pouring with rain the other week.
We’re going to get a litter tray as a temporary solution but I really don’t want a litter tray permanently.
Secondly, if she’s feeling terrorised by other animals what can I do? I hate that she might be so scared to go out so is there a way to resolve the fear if it’s that?
My baby is due any day (DH is obviously cleaning up the mess) and I don’t want a litter tray long term with a crawling baby.
Any advice would be most gratefully received - she’s our family pet and I’m worried about her happiness and hate the idea she’s being bullied which might be causing this.
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Merryoldgoat · 08/02/2018 09:20
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