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RandomNumbers

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1. Can you start with keeping him out of those rooms?

Reply to WhiteTara (Original post)

Mon Sep 2, 2024, 01:10 PM

Sep 2024

maybe confined to a room that doesn't have furniture you care about and is easier to clean?

If he goes back to using the litterbox, then gradually give him more and more places in the house where he can hang out.

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I have a very sh***y problem! I need some advice [View all] WhiteTara Sep 2024 OP

Can you start with keeping him out of those rooms? RandomNumbers Sep 2024 #1

It sounds as if he is stressed and pooping in your spot to mark it. LisaM Sep 2024 #2

Thanks for the tips. The litter box is in the garage and being exhausted, I left my clothes WhiteTara Sep 2024 #5

Sounds like the cat is stressed due to changes in the household routine Ocelot II Sep 2024 #3

Thanks for that tip! I have WhiteTara Sep 2024 #7

As mentioned above... 2naSalit Sep 2024 #4

I am sure you're right. My fear WhiteTara Sep 2024 #8

Chances are pretty good that... 2naSalit Sep 2024 #9

Thank you. I really hope WhiteTara Sep 2024 #11

That would be my guess. 2naSalit Sep 2024 #12

Are you spraying the spots with a good enzyme first...no soapy cleaner...that Karadeniz Sep 2024 #6

Thanks for the enzyme tip. I've been using Mrs Meyers WhiteTara Sep 2024 #10

Feliway or similar pheromone spray or diffuser... consider_this Sep 2024 #13

Thank you. I'll go look that one up. WhiteTara Sep 2024 #14

Try talking to the cat themselves IbogaProject Sep 2024 #15

First, take him to the vet. It might be expensive, but have him medically checked out. One of my cats stopped using sinkingfeeling Sep 2024 #16

Thanks for the idea. I probably won't take him WhiteTara Sep 2024 #19

Reinforcement. It works for us. rockbluff botanist Sep 2024 #17

sadly, he would tear the door down! WhiteTara Sep 2024 #18

There is a product called Pooph! that gaurantees neutralizing of pet odors... 3catwoman3 Sep 2024 #20

Thanks for this! WhiteTara Sep 2024 #21

I hope it helps. 3catwoman3 Sep 2024 #22

I second the enzymatic cleaner. It really helps to neutralize odors. HeartsCanHope Sep 2024 #23