One of our cats has had a bit of an accident and has to stay indoors for ten days. He has never used a litter tray and is getting really distressed wanting to go out, there's no question of us letting him out can anyone suggest any strategies for encouraging him into the litter tray? We've put him in there, moved his paws about etc.
Also any tips on syringing liquid into hi mouth when he won't keep still?
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Can't help with the litter tray I'm afraid - had that problem before and mine just eventually used it of his own accord.
Re the syringe - wrap the cat in a towel and just prise it's mouth open. Takes two people but works!
Good luck!
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"Can't help with the litter tray I'm afraid - had that problem before and mine just eventually used it of his own accord.
Re the syringe - wrap the cat in a towel and just prise it's mouth open. Takes two people but works!
Good luck!
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I know you're supposed to put the litter tray near their food, but not much else. Mine always uses hers no problem so we never needed to train her, apparently they learn how to use it from their mum. |
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Put dirt from the garden in the litter box instead of litter. Is more familiar to the cat. Don't put it near food as the cat may not eat, plus animals wont poo/wee near food. And syringing liquids as already said, wrap in a towel. |
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Where have you put the litter tray believe it or not they do like a bit of privacy.
not sure why, but always worked putting it under a chair out the way.
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Try putting tray by back door or near cat flap if you have one. Is a task trying to keep a car in ( ours had ta stay in for 6 weeks and moaned like a bitch about it! )
She had medicine for pain and i just put it in her food... Good luck |
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"Put dirt from the garden in the litter box instead of litter. Is more familiar to the cat. Don't put it near food as the cat may not eat, plus animals wont poo/wee near food. And syringing liquids as already said, wrap in a towel."
We hadn't thought of putting earth from the garden in the tray, have done that now and also a couple of branches from a bush we know he likes to pee on...thanks. |
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" Try putting tray by back door or near cat flap if you have one. Is a task trying to keep a car in ( ours had ta stay in for 6 weeks and moaned like a bitch about it! )
She had medicine for pain and i just put it in her food... Good luck "
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My cat has syringe medication I just put her in my arms like a baby, first day it was a bit awkward but she's fine since.
As for the cat litter tray, I just let mine have a good sniff of it.
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"Put a loo roll and newspaper next to the litter tray. Cats are bright, he'll get the hint. 
Honestly Tina the fuss we've had. I only went and put loo roll with the Andrex puppy on it near the litter tray  . Anyway I've dashed to the shops and got him some monogrammed stuff and a book of Garfield cartoons hopefully that'll coax him round "
Try putting the lit tray near your own loo. Let the cat see you using the loo and she might get the idea. As someone else said, cats are pretty intelligent. |
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"My cat has syringe medication I just put her in my arms like a baby, first day it was a bit awkward but she's fine since.
As for the cat litter tray, I just let mine have a good sniff of it.
Good luck
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Thanks, he's a rescue cat and had a bit of a bad start so he doesn't take too kindly to being handled and he didn't get any experience of a litter tray as a kitten. When we first got him he used to cower when he heard a man's voice  |
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"Put some dirt from my garden in his tray, cats seem to love to crap in my garden. (I don't have cats)
I could go on a massive rant about this, but I'll keep it light.
Hope it gets better soon."
Thank you.
We always tell people who have this problem to spray our cats with water to scare them off, it doesn't hurt them. Otherwise try putting orange peel down, it must be darn annoying.
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How To Give Your Cat A Pill
Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and apply gentle pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away.
Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.
Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for glueing later.
Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw away T-shirt and fetch new one from bedroom.
Ring Fire Brigade to retrieve cat from tree across road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to miss cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
Get spouse to drive you to Casualty, sit quietly while doctor stitches finger and forearm and removes remnants of pill from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
Call RSPCA to collect cat and ring pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
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"Put a loo roll and newspaper next to the litter tray. Cats are bright, he'll get the hint.
Honestly Tina the fuss we've had. I only went and put loo roll with the Andrex puppy on it near the litter tray . Anyway I've dashed to the shops and got him some monogrammed stuff and a book of Garfield cartoons hopefully that'll coax him round
Try putting the lit tray near your own loo. Let the cat see you using the loo and she might get the idea. As someone else said, cats are pretty intelligent."
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"My cat has syringe medication I just put her in my arms like a baby, first day it was a bit awkward but she's fine since.
As for the cat litter tray, I just let mine have a good sniff of it.
Good luck
Thanks, he's a rescue cat and had a bit of a bad start so he doesn't take too kindly to being handled and he didn't get any experience of a litter tray as a kitten. When we first got him he used to cower when he heard a man's voice "
sometimes mine just sits there and I do it, have you tried giving her a treat before and after |
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How To Give Your Cat A Pill
Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and apply gentle pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away.
Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.
Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for glueing later.
Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw away T-shirt and fetch new one from bedroom.
Ring Fire Brigade to retrieve cat from tree across road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to miss cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
Get spouse to drive you to Casualty, sit quietly while doctor stitches finger and forearm and removes remnants of pill from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
Call RSPCA to collect cat and ring pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
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there is more than a grain of truth in that .
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"Put an old piece of his deposits from the garden if there for his own scent.
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That sounds like a very good idea, I have no idea where he goes normally though. "
True sometimes not always on their own doorstep.
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"My cat has syringe medication I just put her in my arms like a baby, first day it was a bit awkward but she's fine since.
As for the cat litter tray, I just let mine have a good sniff of it.
Good luck
Thanks, he's a rescue cat and had a bit of a bad start so he doesn't take too kindly to being handled and he didn't get any experience of a litter tray as a kitten. When we first got him he used to cower when he heard a man's voice sometimes mine just sits there and I do it, have you tried giving her a treat before and after"
We've tried everything we can think of and some things we can't think of .
The problem is that he won't just sit there, he isn't docile and has never sat on our lap or even remained in the same room as us for any more than about five minutes. |
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"I could go on a massive rant about this, but I'll keep it light.
Hope it gets better soon.
Thank you.
We always tell people who have this problem to spray our cats with water to scare them off, it doesn't hurt them. Otherwise try putting orange peel down, it must be darn annoying.
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Citrus shake n vac works wonders for teaching them where not to go. |
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"My cat has syringe medication I just put her in my arms like a baby, first day it was a bit awkward but she's fine since.
As for the cat litter tray, I just let mine have a good sniff of it.
Good luck
Thanks, he's a rescue cat and had a bit of a bad start so he doesn't take too kindly to being handled and he didn't get any experience of a litter tray as a kitten. When we first got him he used to cower when he heard a man's voice sometimes mine just sits there and I do it, have you tried giving her a treat before and after
We've tried everything we can think of and some things we can't think of .
The problem is that he won't just sit there, he isn't docile and has never sat on our lap or even remained in the same room as us for any more than about five minutes."
have you had a word with the vet they might have some kind of brainwave
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There's some cat biscuits that are a God send for having indoor cats as well. It's go Cat (or whiskers possibly) indoor cat. It's got chicory mixed in which reduces the odour from the wee. Doubly important for male cat's I find x |
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"My cat has syringe medication I just put her in my arms like a baby, first day it was a bit awkward but she's fine since.
As for the cat litter tray, I just let mine have a good sniff of it.
Good luck
Thanks, he's a rescue cat and had a bit of a bad start so he doesn't take too kindly to being handled and he didn't get any experience of a litter tray as a kitten. When we first got him he used to cower when he heard a man's voice sometimes mine just sits there and I do it, have you tried giving her a treat before and after
We've tried everything we can think of and some things we can't think of .
The problem is that he won't just sit there, he isn't docile and has never sat on our lap or even remained in the same room as us for any more than about five minutes.have you had a word with the vet they might have some kind of brainwave
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I have to take him back in the morning so I'll ask him then. |
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"There's some cat biscuits that are a God send for having indoor cats as well. It's go Cat (or whiskers possibly) indoor cat. It's got chicory mixed in which reduces the odour from the wee. Doubly important for male cat's I find x"
That food is all good and well until it caused my poor cat to have a blocked bladder twice. Cost well over £150 the first time to have him treated and unblocked he now only eats wet food |
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"There's some cat biscuits that are a God send for having indoor cats as well. It's go Cat (or whiskers possibly) indoor cat. It's got chicory mixed in which reduces the odour from the wee. Doubly important for male cat's I find x"
Sounds like a good idea, sadly he's got a damaged jaw so soft food only. Thanks for the suggestion I'll bear it on mind for another time. |
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"Put a loo roll and newspaper next to the litter tray. Cats are bright, he'll get the hint.
Honestly Tina the fuss we've had. I only went and put loo roll with the Andrex puppy on it near the litter tray . Anyway I've dashed to the shops and got him some monogrammed stuff and a book of Garfield cartoons hopefully that'll coax him round
Try putting the lit tray near your own loo. Let the cat see you using the loo and she might get the idea. As someone else said, cats are pretty intelligent.
God the poor thing would be traumatised for life "
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"Ask your vet if it's possible to get tablets instead of liquid, grind them up and add to a bit of tuna - it's the only way I can get medecine into my cat without WW3"
We've got tablets. The problem is that he's damaged his jaw and got stitches in his tongue, eating is really difficult for him. We grind the tablets suspend the powder in water and squirt it into his mouth via a syringe, because he also has one leg bandage due to nearly losing a toe we're worried about holding him too tightly in case we hurt him. So far we've managed ok but he still hasn't used any of the litter trays we've left all over the house, I just hope we don't come across any nasty surprises |
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"The more you stress about it the more he will pick up on it, may be worth if you can leave him alone for a bit."
Yes thats a good idea we've left him upstairs looking out of the window. Thank you. |
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"Ask your vet if it's possible to get tablets instead of liquid, grind them up and add to a bit of tuna - it's the only way I can get medecine into my cat without WW3
We've got tablets. The problem is that he's damaged his jaw and got stitches in his tongue, eating is really difficult for him. We grind the tablets suspend the powder in water and squirt it into his mouth via a syringe, because he also has one leg bandage due to nearly losing a toe we're worried about holding him too tightly in case we hurt him. So far we've managed ok but he still hasn't used any of the litter trays we've left all over the house, I just hope we don't come across any nasty surprises "
Its such a shame that they wont let you help them |
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"Ask your vet if it's possible to get tablets instead of liquid, grind them up and add to a bit of tuna - it's the only way I can get medecine into my cat without WW3
We've got tablets. The problem is that he's damaged his jaw and got stitches in his tongue, eating is really difficult for him. We grind the tablets suspend the powder in water and squirt it into his mouth via a syringe, because he also has one leg bandage due to nearly losing a toe we're worried about holding him too tightly in case we hurt him. So far we've managed ok but he still hasn't used any of the litter trays we've left all over the house, I just hope we don't come across any nasty surprises "
bless him what did he do
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"Ask your vet if it's possible to get tablets instead of liquid, grind them up and add to a bit of tuna - it's the only way I can get medecine into my cat without WW3
We've got tablets. The problem is that he's damaged his jaw and got stitches in his tongue, eating is really difficult for him. We grind the tablets suspend the powder in water and squirt it into his mouth via a syringe, because he also has one leg bandage due to nearly losing a toe we're worried about holding him too tightly in case we hurt him. So far we've managed ok but he still hasn't used any of the litter trays we've left all over the house, I just hope we don't come across any nasty surprises bless him what did he do
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We don't know. He's either been hit by a car, kicked or fallen off the roof |
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"Ask your vet if it's possible to get tablets instead of liquid, grind them up and add to a bit of tuna - it's the only way I can get medecine into my cat without WW3
We've got tablets. The problem is that he's damaged his jaw and got stitches in his tongue, eating is really difficult for him. We grind the tablets suspend the powder in water and squirt it into his mouth via a syringe, because he also has one leg bandage due to nearly losing a toe we're worried about holding him too tightly in case we hurt him. So far we've managed ok but he still hasn't used any of the litter trays we've left all over the house, I just hope we don't come across any nasty surprises bless him what did he do
We don't know. He's either been hit by a car, kicked or fallen off the roof "
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"Ask your vet if it's possible to get tablets instead of liquid, grind them up and add to a bit of tuna - it's the only way I can get medecine into my cat without WW3
We've got tablets. The problem is that he's damaged his jaw and got stitches in his tongue, eating is really difficult for him. We grind the tablets suspend the powder in water and squirt it into his mouth via a syringe, because he also has one leg bandage due to nearly losing a toe we're worried about holding him too tightly in case we hurt him. So far we've managed ok but he still hasn't used any of the litter trays we've left all over the house, I just hope we don't come across any nasty surprises bless him what did he do
We don't know. He's either been hit by a car, kicked or fallen off the roof "
is he insured or have you got a massive vets bill |
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"Ask your vet if it's possible to get tablets instead of liquid, grind them up and add to a bit of tuna - it's the only way I can get medecine into my cat without WW3
We've got tablets. The problem is that he's damaged his jaw and got stitches in his tongue, eating is really difficult for him. We grind the tablets suspend the powder in water and squirt it into his mouth via a syringe, because he also has one leg bandage due to nearly losing a toe we're worried about holding him too tightly in case we hurt him. So far we've managed ok but he still hasn't used any of the litter trays we've left all over the house, I just hope we don't come across any nasty surprises bless him what did he do
We don't know. He's either been hit by a car, kicked or fallen off the roof
is he insured or have you got a massive vets bill "
We have massive bill from the vet and it's ongoing. He's worth it though and we're lucky enough to be able to afford it if we cut back elsewhere. |
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"Ask your vet if it's possible to get tablets instead of liquid, grind them up and add to a bit of tuna - it's the only way I can get medecine into my cat without WW3
We've got tablets. The problem is that he's damaged his jaw and got stitches in his tongue, eating is really difficult for him. We grind the tablets suspend the powder in water and squirt it into his mouth via a syringe, because he also has one leg bandage due to nearly losing a toe we're worried about holding him too tightly in case we hurt him. So far we've managed ok but he still hasn't used any of the litter trays we've left all over the house, I just hope we don't come across any nasty surprises bless him what did he do
We don't know. He's either been hit by a car, kicked or fallen off the roof
is he insured or have you got a massive vets bill
We have massive bill from the vet and it's ongoing. He's worth it though and we're lucky enough to be able to afford it if we cut back elsewhere."
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Best thing is to try to keep him in one area or in a room if you have a spare one. Cats can go an awful long time without peeing etc - he's probably traumatised from the accident so he may not go for a while and I doubt he'll go anywhere else but the tray. Cats do seem to have an inbuilt knowledge of how to use a litter tray and he most likely had to use one at the rescue centre.
Have you tried a feliway diffuser to try to reduce his stress? If not get one from vets tomorrow - best used in a confined area. Just plug it in and leave it. |
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"Best thing is to try to keep him in one area or in a room if you have a spare one. Cats can go an awful long time without peeing etc - he's probably traumatised from the accident so he may not go for a while and I doubt he'll go anywhere else but the tray. Cats do seem to have an inbuilt knowledge of how to use a litter tray and he most likely had to use one at the rescue centre.
Have you tried a feliway diffuser to try to reduce his stress? If not get one from vets tomorrow - best used in a confined area. Just plug it in and leave it. "
Thank you, we'll try those suggestions, we've limited him to a few rooms but making him stay in just one does seem like a good idea. |
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I found that once I'd syringed the liquid in the cats mouth, blowing in his face used to ensure he swallowed it. Otherwise he had a habit of waiting then spitting it back out. |
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cats will use the tray if they have no choice mine wont go out!!! preferring not to dirty her paws!!! and if put out will wait till she comes in
as been said don't put near their food or they wont like it
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"One of our cats has had a bit of an accident and has to stay indoors for ten days. He has never used a litter tray and is getting really distressed wanting to go out, there's no question of us letting him out can anyone suggest any strategies for encouraging him into the litter tray? We've put him in there, moved his paws about etc.
Also any tips on syringing liquid into hi mouth when he won't keep still?
Thank you "
I got a kitten that I'd been told was fully litter trained but he didn't have a clue so I used to shut him in the bathroom with the litter tray and he soon picked it up. Sounds harsh but if you put him in there about 20 mins after he eats he should (fingers crossed) use it |
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"cats will use the tray if they have no choice mine wont go out!!! preferring not to dirty her paws!!! and if put out will wait till she comes in
as been said don't put near their food or they wont like it
insurance don't cover a lot of stuff "
This one has a history of waiting until you're fast asleep at 3 am then peeing on your feet. |
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"One of our cats has had a bit of an accident and has to stay indoors for ten days. He has never used a litter tray and is getting really distressed wanting to go out, there's no question of us letting him out can anyone suggest any strategies for encouraging him into the litter tray? We've put him in there, moved his paws about etc.
Also any tips on syringing liquid into hi mouth when he won't keep still?
Thank you
I got a kitten that I'd been told was fully litter trained but he didn't have a clue so I used to shut him in the bathroom with the litter tray and he soon picked it up. Sounds harsh but if you put him in there about 20 mins after he eats he should (fingers crossed) use it "
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If he's grooming ok, then a good, relatively stress-free way of getting tablets in him is to crush them between two spoons, mix with cream cheese (Primula with ham in tubes - very handy).
Definitely privacy for the litter tray - you can get covered ones with a kind of cat-flap entrance, or a cheap rectangular washing-up bowl (some like the high sides). |
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"If he's grooming ok, then a good, relatively stress-free way of getting tablets in him is to crush them between two spoons, mix with cream cheese (Primula with ham in tubes - very handy).
Definitely privacy for the litter tray - you can get covered ones with a kind of cat-flap entrance, or a cheap rectangular washing-up bowl (some like the high sides)."
Sorry, forgot to add - when you've crushed and mixed the tabs, wipe them on his front leg - he'll lick it off at his own pace. |
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"If he's grooming ok, then a good, relatively stress-free way of getting tablets in him is to crush them between two spoons, mix with cream cheese (Primula with ham in tubes - very handy).
Definitely privacy for the litter tray - you can get covered ones with a kind of cat-flap entrance, or a cheap rectangular washing-up bowl (some like the high sides).
Sorry, forgot to add - when you've crushed and mixed the tabs, wipe them on his front leg - he'll lick it off at his own pace."
Thank you for that, the poor thing has stitches in his tongue so we're grooming him at the moment. |
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"If he's grooming ok, then a good, relatively stress-free way of getting tablets in him is to crush them between two spoons, mix with cream cheese (Primula with ham in tubes - very handy).
Definitely privacy for the litter tray - you can get covered ones with a kind of cat-flap entrance, or a cheap rectangular washing-up bowl (some like the high sides).
Sorry, forgot to add - when you've crushed and mixed the tabs, wipe them on his front leg - he'll lick it off at his own pace.
Thank you for that, the poor thing has stitches in his tongue so we're grooming him at the moment."
Poor little moggy Have you got the grooming gloves? They're pretty good for 99p |
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"If he's grooming ok, then a good, relatively stress-free way of getting tablets in him is to crush them between two spoons, mix with cream cheese (Primula with ham in tubes - very handy).
Definitely privacy for the litter tray - you can get covered ones with a kind of cat-flap entrance, or a cheap rectangular washing-up bowl (some like the high sides).
Sorry, forgot to add - when you've crushed and mixed the tabs, wipe them on his front leg - he'll lick it off at his own pace.
Thank you for that, the poor thing has stitches in his tongue so we're grooming him at the moment.
Poor little moggy Have you got the grooming gloves? They're pretty good for 99p "
No I've been using a very slightly damp piece of towel. He keeps looking at us, holding his paw with a giant green bandage up and saying "get this effing thing off me"  |
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"If he's grooming ok, then a good, relatively stress-free way of getting tablets in him is to crush them between two spoons, mix with cream cheese (Primula with ham in tubes - very handy).
Definitely privacy for the litter tray - you can get covered ones with a kind of cat-flap entrance, or a cheap rectangular washing-up bowl (some like the high sides).
Sorry, forgot to add - when you've crushed and mixed the tabs, wipe them on his front leg - he'll lick it off at his own pace.
Thank you for that, the poor thing has stitches in his tongue so we're grooming him at the moment.
Poor little moggy Have you got the grooming gloves? They're pretty good for 99p
No I've been using a very slightly damp piece of towel. He keeps looking at us, holding his paw with a giant green bandage up and saying "get this effing thing off me" "
They do an excellent "hard done by" look, don't they?! |
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"If he's grooming ok, then a good, relatively stress-free way of getting tablets in him is to crush them between two spoons, mix with cream cheese (Primula with ham in tubes - very handy).
Definitely privacy for the litter tray - you can get covered ones with a kind of cat-flap entrance, or a cheap rectangular washing-up bowl (some like the high sides).
Sorry, forgot to add - when you've crushed and mixed the tabs, wipe them on his front leg - he'll lick it off at his own pace.
Thank you for that, the poor thing has stitches in his tongue so we're grooming him at the moment.
Poor little moggy Have you got the grooming gloves? They're pretty good for 99p
No I've been using a very slightly damp piece of towel. He keeps looking at us, holding his paw with a giant green bandage up and saying "get this effing thing off me"
They do an excellent "hard done by" look, don't they?!"
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over a year ago
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How To Give Your Cat A Pill
Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and apply gentle pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away.
Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.
Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for glueing later.
Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw away T-shirt and fetch new one from bedroom.
Ring Fire Brigade to retrieve cat from tree across road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to miss cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
Get spouse to drive you to Casualty, sit quietly while doctor stitches finger and forearm and removes remnants of pill from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
Call RSPCA to collect cat and ring pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
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Well done.Been there.
Had one kitten straight from a farm.
Farmers wife took no messing.Grabbed the kitten we choose by the scruff of the neck so fast it didn't have a chance to do anything.
It was in a box.
Short drive home, and opened the lid,and a spring loaded projectile flew out smashed into the window, round the kitchen like a whirling dervish,or a cartoon.
We just left it for a while.
Came back,no sign of cat.But I could smell it.It was in the washing machine. Mess every where.All over cat.
And it wasn't coming out without a fight.
Towels were no good, drew blood straight away.So it was on with the leather gardening gauntlets.
It was me or her.
I wouldn't have believed a kitten could be so fierce.
It bit my finger through the glove,as I instinctively pulled my hand back,I half pulled one of the cats fangs out!
Anyway managed to get hold of it and wash it under the tap. Dried it and it calmed down after that.
Not exactly the homecoming we'd envisaged.
Cute little kitten?- My arse!
We'd come home with a beast.
But what a good mouser,even got a pigeon and a magpie. |
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"Ask your vet if it's possible to get tablets instead of liquid, grind them up and add to a bit of tuna - it's the only way I can get medecine into my cat without WW3
We've got tablets. The problem is that he's damaged his jaw and got stitches in his tongue, eating is really difficult for him. We grind the tablets suspend the powder in water and squirt it into his mouth via a syringe, because he also has one leg bandage due to nearly losing a toe we're worried about holding him too tightly in case we hurt him. So far we've managed ok but he still hasn't used any of the litter trays we've left all over the house, I just hope we don't come across any nasty surprises bless him what did he do
We don't know. He's either been hit by a car, kicked or fallen off the roof
is he insured or have you got a massive vets bill
We have massive bill from the vet and it's ongoing. He's worth it though and we're lucky enough to be able to afford it if we cut back elsewhere."
So sorry to hear of your dilemma and the fact you might have to cut back in order to fund veterinary bills. If you'd like a lodger for a couple of months? |
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"Ask your vet if it's possible to get tablets instead of liquid, grind them up and add to a bit of tuna - it's the only way I can get medecine into my cat without WW3
We've got tablets. The problem is that he's damaged his jaw and got stitches in his tongue, eating is really difficult for him. We grind the tablets suspend the powder in water and squirt it into his mouth via a syringe, because he also has one leg bandage due to nearly losing a toe we're worried about holding him too tightly in case we hurt him. So far we've managed ok but he still hasn't used any of the litter trays we've left all over the house, I just hope we don't come across any nasty surprises bless him what did he do
We don't know. He's either been hit by a car, kicked or fallen off the roof
is he insured or have you got a massive vets bill
We have massive bill from the vet and it's ongoing. He's worth it though and we're lucky enough to be able to afford it if we cut back elsewhere.
So sorry to hear of your dilemma and the fact you might have to cut back in order to fund veterinary bills. If you'd like a lodger for a couple of months? "
you're all heart Mr Tupper x |
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How To Give Your Cat A Pill
Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and apply gentle pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away.
Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.
Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for glueing later.
Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw away T-shirt and fetch new one from bedroom.
Ring Fire Brigade to retrieve cat from tree across road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to miss cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
Get spouse to drive you to Casualty, sit quietly while doctor stitches finger and forearm and removes remnants of pill from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
Call RSPCA to collect cat and ring pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
Well done.Been there.
Had one kitten straight from a farm.
Farmers wife took no messing.Grabbed the kitten we choose by the scruff of the neck so fast it didn't have a chance to do anything.
It was in a box.
Short drive home, and opened the lid,and a spring loaded projectile flew out smashed into the window, round the kitchen like a whirling dervish,or a cartoon.
We just left it for a while.
Came back,no sign of cat.But I could smell it.It was in the washing machine. Mess every where.All over cat.
And it wasn't coming out without a fight.
Towels were no good, drew blood straight away.So it was on with the leather gardening gauntlets.
It was me or her.
I wouldn't have believed a kitten could be so fierce.
It bit my finger through the glove,as I instinctively pulled my hand back,I half pulled one of the cats fangs out!
Anyway managed to get hold of it and wash it under the tap. Dried it and it calmed down after that.
Not exactly the homecoming we'd envisaged.
Cute little kitten?- My arse!
We'd come home with a beast.
But what a good mouser,even got a pigeon and a magpie."
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Also beware of where the cat does go .if i leave my cat in he poops in the bathroom sink or the bath right in the plug hole . Apparently its the fresh air that he likes lol |
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"Also beware of where the cat does go .if i leave my cat in he poops in the bathroom sink or the bath right in the plug hole . Apparently its the fresh air that he likes lol "
Oh gawd! Still only 9 more days to go |
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"When my cat got trapped in the bed divan she didn't wee or poo for about 40 hours
This one hasn't been since Sunday night as far as we know.  "
As far as you know.... 
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"I know you're supposed to put the litter tray near their food, but not much else. Mine always uses hers no problem so we never needed to train her, apparently they learn how to use it from their mum."
Put him/her on a ferret lead and take said cat out for a walk I had the same problem and that's what I did you look an idiot but so what. |
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"When my cat got trapped in the bed divan she didn't wee or poo for about 40 hours
This one hasn't been since Sunday night as far as we know.
As far as you know....
Get well soon kitty. "
yes...I am not going to put my hand anywhere dark fro quite some time .
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"I know you're supposed to put the litter tray near their food, but not much else. Mine always uses hers no problem so we never needed to train her, apparently they learn how to use it from their mum.
Put him/her on a ferret lead and take said cat out for a walk I had the same problem and that's what I did you look an idiot but so what."
I am very experienced at looking am idiot .nothing new there |
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Have a word with the vet in the morning, they might give you something to make him go but if he's not eating properly he might not need to go. Have a look behind units and sofas though he could of gone without you realizing |
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"Have a word with the vet in the morning, they might give you something to make him go but if he's not eating properly he might not need to go. Have a look behind units and sofas though he could of gone without you realizing"
Will do, that's a good idea. I think we'd smell if he had pooed but it might take a day or two for the all pervasive, persistent and vile smell of cat pee to fill every crevice and crack of the entire house for months to come |
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"I know you're supposed to put the litter tray near their food, but not much else. Mine always uses hers no problem so we never needed to train her, apparently they learn how to use it from their mum.
Put him/her on a ferret lead and take said cat out for a walk I had the same problem and that's what I did you look an idiot but so what.
I am very experienced at looking am idiot .nothing new there "
If that's your house in your pics you've got plenty of grounds to walk the cat in |
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Put him/her on a ferret lead and take said cat out for a walk I had the same problem and that's what I did you look an idiot but so what.
I am very experienced at looking am idiot .nothing new there
If that's your house in your pics you've got plenty of grounds to walk the cat in "
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These are my "crazy cat lady" tips -
Isolate him in one room with his litter tray.
Try a different type of litter.
There's a product you can buy to train kittens to use a litter tray, it's drops similar in smell to cat pee to give them the idea that's where the toilet is.
Some people say Feliway is calming to a cat, mine have never responded to it, but it's worth trying.
Some cats prefer a covered litter tray as they feel vulnerable whilst peeing etc.
There's two products called Weeaway and Urineoff, both are good for neutralising the smell of cat urine if you do find he's urinated outside the tray. |
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Back to the vet again this morning, bandage off, collar on. Special food to mix the tablets with and powder to put on his paw after bathing in salt water.
It all sounds so simple.
Back again on Friday. |
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"Back to the vet again this morning, bandage off, collar on. Special food to mix the tablets with and powder to put on his paw after bathing in salt water.
It all sounds so simple.
Back again on Friday."
So long as he is improving daily |
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"Back to the vet again this morning, bandage off, collar on. Special food to mix the tablets with and powder to put on his paw after bathing in salt water.
It all sounds so simple.
Back again on Friday."
Tell me about it.
My boy cat has had persistent problems with cystitis since the end of October. I practically have my own chair at the vets.
Getting a urine sample was the worst palaver ever. Poor boy had to be catheterised in the end. He wasn't impressed. |
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"Back to the vet again this morning, bandage off, collar on. Special food to mix the tablets with and powder to put on his paw after bathing in salt water.
It all sounds so simple.
Back again on Friday."
Not the collar of shame? |
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"One of our cats has had a bit of an accident and has to stay indoors for ten days. He has never used a litter tray and is getting really distressed wanting to go out, there's no question of us letting him out can anyone suggest any strategies for encouraging him into the litter tray? We've put him in there, moved his paws about etc.
Also any tips on syringing liquid into hi mouth when he won't keep still?
Thank you "
Hi I have not seen you about.
I would like to know how the cat is |
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"One of our cats has had a bit of an accident and has to stay indoors for ten days. He has never used a litter tray and is getting really distressed wanting to go out, there's no question of us letting him out can anyone suggest any strategies for encouraging him into the litter tray? We've put him in there, moved his paws about etc.
Also any tips on syringing liquid into hi mouth when he won't keep still?
Thank you
Hi I have not seen you about.
I would like to know how the cat is"
Hello, he's going on ok, still seeing the vet but improving all the time. Thank you for asking.
We haven't been about, we have."stuff" going on so have stepped back a bit. |
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"One of our cats has had a bit of an accident and has to stay indoors for ten days. He has never used a litter tray and is getting really distressed wanting to go out, there's no question of us letting him out can anyone suggest any strategies for encouraging him into the litter tray? We've put him in there, moved his paws about etc.
Also any tips on syringing liquid into hi mouth when he won't keep still?
Thank you
Hi I have not seen you about.
I would like to know how the cat is
Hello, he's going on ok, still seeing the vet but improving all the time. Thank you for asking.
We haven't been about, we have."stuff" going on so have stepped back a bit."
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"Litter tray but soil from your garden. He's used to that so I'll be more familiar x x"
We have started letting him out again, against the vet's advice I might add but he was becoming very distressed and had also taken to jumping in the bath and weeing on Mr N's flannel . Strangely since we have let him out he has started to use the litter trays |
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