It's Inside Still A Bit Feral Friday!
Henry now allows me to pet him all along his back, his noggin, and his sides, and even scritches under his chinny chin chin!
Only first thing in the morning; all other times of the day, it's a no-go.
One thing, however:
Henry pees up the wall occasionally.
Thankfully, we have a supply of pee pads, so after the first incident was carefully cleaned, all liquid is neatly caught.
This occurs only at one litter box; the other seems not to cause him any distress.
His litter boxes are large, high-sided, and of course, he's the only user, so it's a puzzlement as to why he's behaving like this.
My first thought is to move the litter box, and The Hubby and I are carefully considering a new placement.
The vet reports that his kidney values are good, so it could be some territorial issue that we aren't cottoning onto, or he's frustrated if I am not home for the day (travel, work, family stuff).
I've told Henry that we aren't angry, just want to know what we can do to make him happy; so far, he's not telling.
😹 😹 😹
I'd say he's definitely marking his territory. It would be funny if it wasn't such a mess. Letting you know that he likes where he lives.
ReplyDeleteNice pics, Henry! Sorry to hear about the epeesodes!
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Handsome photos of you Henry ~ hang in the right place soon "~ lol ~ hugs,
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As you may know, my foster-cat Millie had a similar wetting problem. She wouldn't wet on floors, but on the baseboards of the walls. That hasn't;t happened in months now (paws crossed!); I used a combination of Dr Elsey's Cat-attract clay litter (which Mills uses to the exclusion of other litter, which is fine with me) and blocking off the walls with boxes and carriers (I didn't have enough boxes.) It seemed it was the wall itself Millie wanted to wet on, and not whatever might be there. Why, I don't know. But it has worked. Would it work with every cat, or even when Millie goes to a new home? Who can say.
ReplyDeleteJohn might be on to something, hopefully Henry will cooperate and give you a hint soon.
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ReplyDeleteIt is a puzzle why he only does it occasionally. When I started taking the boys for walks around the fields, Flynn would always pee against trees or high grass whereas Eric always squat.
ReplyDeleteOne day we came back and Flynn reversed up to the wall and peed. The next time I caught him in time and gently pushed his bum down and firmly said no.
I am not saying it would work for Henry as he has previously been outdoors for so long, or if you could even get close enough when he is in action
That is odd. I mean odd what Henry must be thinking to act out like that. But I feel certain this too, as it is said, shall pass.
ReplyDeleteWhat's wrong, sweet Henry? Cat urine on carpeting is awful. Nature's Miracle is just as advertised, though. :) Best wishes, my dear.
ReplyDeleteHe's so lucky to have you guys!
ReplyDeleteHe is a cutie. Hopefully he will stop doing the pee on the wall thing.
ReplyDeleteMy Jelly Bean used to start out squatting then stand up when he peed now and then, even as a young cat. He and the siblings were some of the most well-adjusted cats I've ever known so it didn't seem to be behavioral. I joked with him that he wrote his name on the wall. Henry may just enjoy the same pee method or he may be developing a touch of osteoarthritis in his hind legs, not uncommon for cats who've lived a few years outdoors, especially in your climate. The squatting position is achievable, but sometimes holding it becomes painful, so they stretch their legs. I have high litterboxes, but got a plastic dish drainer and slid it in the back of the box upright on its edge. He'd have to stand on his head to pee over that.
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