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Another question I have about the stray cat that I rescued, is the fact that I have a boxer. She is 8 years old (still acts like a puppy). Trying to get them used to each other is like pulling teeth!! The cat literally would rather stay confined in a
Toni may be scared of your dog. It is important to introduce them slowly and make sure that your dog is as calm as possible around her. You can also try placing towels or blankets that your dog has laid on in your cat's vicinity to get her used to the smell. The idea is to take it slow and let Toni take her time.
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My cat started peeing and pooping outside his litter box. The box is kept clean daily. He seems to walk with a slight swagger, and his behavior is different. We got him back a month ago after him having been lost for two months. He was fine until 4
Poor Bob! The symptoms you describe could be caused by quite a few different things, so it's hard to say what might be wrong without being able to examine him and run some tests. Some possible causes would include diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or chronic kidney disease, which are all common problems in cats. I would recommend taking Bob to the vet for an exam as soon as you're able to. He/she can do blood work and a urinalysis to help diagnose the problem and see what kind of treatment is needed.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Recently my cat has been more frequently peeing outside of her litter box. She is 15 but has always checked out with good health at the vet. A few weeks ago I took her to a pet hospital for pain meds since she was limping and they had to check kidney
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Inappropriate urination is often a medical issue and possibilities include feline lower urinary tract disease, a urinary tract infection, urinary tract stones, among other possible medical reasons. Another possibility is that this is behavioral in nature. I recommend that you have Boo evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. It may be that now she is having an unrelated issue. They would be able to check for these possibilities and treat accordingly. Good luck and best wishes!
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I've had my cat since August and she's used the litter box just fine but now she's peeing and pooping in the kitchen once for each every couple of days. She uses the litter box other wise. I have cleaned the litter boxes and areas she used throughly
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. Abnormal litter box habits may be due to something like a urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney disease, or possibly an underlying hormonal abnormality (such as diabetes). Cats can also urinate and defecate outside of the box for behavioral reasons, too. As a general rule, we recommend having n+1 litter boxes based on the number of cats in the house; meaning if you have 2 cats, you should have 3 litter boxes. If you have 3 cats, you should have 4 litter boxes, etc. If Jude is otherwise acting healthy and normal at home (eating/drinking normally, no vomiting or diarrhea), her habits may be behavioral. I recommend moving the litter boxes around to see if this helps her, and ensuring she has plenty of options for litter boxes. I hope this is helpful!
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My cat (female)is 10 years old.My daughter is moving in with me with her 2 male cats 5
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This may actually work fine. I would encourage you to introduce them slowly and supervise them at all times at least for the first week to make sure they are getting along. I recommend you consider using a product called Feliway which may help tremendously in calming them in stressful situations like this could be. You may find that online or at your local pet store. Good luck and have a great day!
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