How Do You Prevent A Cat From Pooing In The Bathtub?

I have 2 cats, one aged 11 and one aged approximately 1 3/4. We adopted the younger one last fall as company for our older cat after our other beloved cat passed away due to liver failure. The younger cat poos in the bathtub, despite the fact that I scoop both cats%26#039; litter boxes twice a day, put in pet litter deodorizer, and wash out boxes often. Each cat uses her own litter box. My vet suggested last fall that we put a garbage bag or tin foil in the bathtub as cats don%26#039;t like the fact that they are slippery. No such luck - she (she%26#039;s spayed too) pulled it back and pooed in the corner. After 2 weeks in our new apt., she started pooing. I%26#039;ve now closed the bathroom door. My mum used to rub poo in the noses of our pets if they ever pooed where they were not to. I finally tried that, though I felt guilty doing so, and she knows she%26#039;s not supposed to poo there. She tries anyway, and it%26#039;s a nuisance keeping the bathroom door closed - with no window, it gets humid. Any suggestions? Thanks!!

How Do You Prevent A Cat From Pooing In The Bathtub?
Cats can be very finicky about where they relieve themselves.





Some cats will not poo where they pee. Also some cats will not Poo in a box that another cat has used.


her are some site with helpful suggestions for you.


http://www.catsplay.com/thedailycat/2002...


http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch...


http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe...





Personally I like the last link best (The Humane Society) it has answers for many other questions.
Reply:Rubbing her nose in it will not solve whatever emotional issues she has which is why she is doing the pooing in the bath.





I would recommend you check out energy therapy. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a drug free therapy that really helps humans and animals resolve emotional issues.





Perhaps your cat associates the bath with a safe place to go... perhaps there is something in the new apartment that she is unsettled about.





Cats like to be clean and there is obviously some important to her issue that is bothering her.





You can find out more info from these web sites below.
Reply:You can buy pet repellant at WalMart (Indoor No) or get it online. Your pet won%26#039;t go to spots sprayed with it. It is also effective to keep them off couches etc. You can also buy it online. At least it would be an inexpensive try. I am giving you a website, but there are lots of places that sell it.
Reply:Cats is weird critters. If she has her own litterbox maybe she doesn%26#039;t like the litter. Try a new brand, maybe.
Reply:try sewing her bum up
Reply:You can take her to the vet%26#039;s to rule out a medical problem. But it sounds like it is probably a behavioral issue. There isn%26#039;t alot to be done besides limiting access to the room. The only things I can think of is to try using Feliway spray. It is a pheromone spray that is usually used when cats have issues with inappropriate urination. It may work with your situation so why not give it a try. The other thing is getting a litter maid box. Occasionally you will run across a high maintenance cat that will only do their thing if the box is perfectly spotless so an automated box may help with that. If it doesn%26#039;t work you can always return it.
Reply:well maybe the water is too hot it should be luke warm maybe just to0 old they have pet wipes as well that clean your pet I have them for my dog when im on the road, they work well.
Reply:I have 2 cats too.


The only thing I can think of to do is.....leave a few inches of water in the tub. Cats dont like water.


Give that a try and let me know if it works.





Also if you catch her doing someting wrong....a squirt bottle always works !!!!!!


They HATE that !



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