Doesn't happen all the time but it happens. I have to stop it, and fast.
2007-10-12 15:16:16 · 20 answers · asked by mk 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
To Mandy who must live a sheltered misirable life. I rescued my cats from a KILL SHELTER, so I saved their lives. In my case I have young children in my home and declawing the cats were to protect my children.
Obsviously, you could not understand the intial questions, because I was not inquiring about your opinion on declawing, thanks for a worthless post
2007-10-12 15:31:57 · update #1
By the way, my cat is laying on my lap as I type purring loudly, I guess he is not that mad at me) I think all you anti-declaw freaks should back off on questions that do no indicate the topic you are all brining up. I asked a simple question, if you can't answer it, move on to the next one.
2007-10-12 15:43:04 · update #2
Normally when a cat poops outside the litter box, it means their not feeling well. Since you recently declawed your cat, it's quite likely he/she is feeling pain in their paws from the surgery. Scratching around in the litter box may have irritated them further. There's an all natural litter called SWheat that you can find in some grocery stores and most pet stores. It might feel easier on his/her paws until they're healed. I know some people who've used regular dirt after a declawing . . . although it can be messy.
I don't know if your vet provided you with any, but pain meds would be an option. Medicam is fine to use on cats, but only for short periods of time. Otherwise they can develop anemia from it.
Please try to be patient with your cat. The older a cat is when they're declawed, the longer it takes for them to recover from the surgery. I think you've done a wonderful thing by giving this kitty a home!
2007-10-12 16:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by ladydi_1987 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is almost certainly the litter causing pain.
There are paper-based litters instead of clay-based litters that you can buy and use for a few weeks while kitty heals. As April said, Yesterday's News is a great one, that many veterinary clinics sell.
We tried the shredded paper thing for my cat and he didn't really get it. Yesterday's news is basically pellets of newspaper, so it is more like regular litter, but softer, and doesn't stick to the feet so much.
Also, make sure you clean the litter box often, as nasty litter (of any kind) could infect your cat's wounds.
If you have been using paper-based or other non-clay litter, and the cat is still not using the box, you should bring it to the vet, just to make sure everything physical is okay, and ask for advice on the behavior issue.
Keep kitty from chewing at the paws, and use soft litter, and everything should heal up quickly.
2007-10-12 17:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I had my 4 cats declawed the advice from was vet each time was......
Do not use cat litter for 2 weeks......only shredded paper. The litter can get into the still healing wounds and cause pain/discomfort.
Maybe your cat has gotten some litter in the wound and therefore does not want to use the litter box.
I would also call the vet.
Good Luck.
2007-10-12 15:27:30 · answer #3 · answered by fachebella2222 1 · 5⤊ 2⤋
"Declawing" is amputation, and it causes ongoing pain. You should initially be using shredded paper in the litter box to prevent litter from getting into his open wounds. Hopefully, once his paws heal, perhaps he'll return to using the box properly.
(In some cats, the behavior is changed forever as a result of declawing. I wish you luck.)
2007-10-12 15:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by Cat 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2017-02-16 21:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that his paws still hurt him.....did you still use litter after declawing him?? I hope not cuz you are just supposed to use paper until they heal cuz they could get infected.
He might be associating the pain with the box is my guess...do some research on declawing...I do not recommend it..
Who da what is correct....vets tell you that you need to use shredded paper until the cats paws have healed...I don't understand why they got 2 thumbs down...they are correct..people need to do research before voting..
2007-10-12 15:31:55 · answer #6 · answered by ~*Emily*~ 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
That sometimes happens after declawing. Some continue it forever. Try a less harsh litter for a while longer. There may be some sensitivity issues still.
2007-10-12 15:20:06 · answer #7 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
How old is your cat? My cat is old and poops in the cat box but when she covers it up sometimes she flings poop around her box. Just something to think about. Maybe you should take it to the vet, maybe the cat has alzheimer's :). Just kidding. Another words she forgot where her box is. No, not funny. Oh well
2007-10-12 15:25:22 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Sara♥ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its probably the litter....The Worlds Best Cat litter (corn) is one of the best litters to use! It has no perfumes and it covers all the smell! Most importantly cats love it. also...Swheat Scoop is another good alternative. Its made of wheat....im allergic to it, but it still works well...no poopy mess.
2007-10-12 15:21:07 · answer #9 · answered by saycheese 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
New place hes probaly marking hes scent. Male cats spray to mark there territory get him done hun :)
2016-05-22 04:20:26 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋