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I did train previous my cat to do this, using one of these.
The current cat learned from the previous one, except that once in a while he'll face the wrong way and pee/poop right on the outside, and in an effort to bury it among the tiles, slaps it around the bathroom.
Check out the Snuggle Safe Pet Heating Pad on Amazon. I've a pair of senior cats and when it turns winter in the Midwest, they regularly sleep on these. Work great because you don't have to worry about fires or keep something plugged in - head in the microwave for a few minutes, and they stay warm for hours. About the size of a plate.
I bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UZNLGA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 because of my neighbor's dog. Mounted it on a pole just over the top of my fence facing downward into the neighbors yard and set the sensitivity to max. Holy shit it worked so good. Neighbor's dog started panicking every time it barked, would shit in the house, etc. They had to start taking the dog out to pee/poop manually in their front yard.
Please note that I only did this after we confronted the neighbor no less than 5 times asking them if they could stop leaving their dog outside barking every single day from 5am to 10pm. Their response was basically 'deal with it', so i did.
They actually wrote a letter to the HOA and complained about our dog bark deterrent and they told us to remove it, but we simply wrote back and said they let their dog bark 15+ hours a day and it was in our yard and we'd be happy to remove it if they'd actually take care of their dog. Never heard anything again.
The device actually broke after about 2-3 years but their dog hasn't barked since. He doesn't even go in the back yard anymore.
Can also get a microwavable pad to put under cat beds on amazon. My elder statesman loves his.
You're absolutely right. Cats need to make a full stretch so that post obviously not tall enough for the cat to use for this purpose. I swear by this scratching post. I had a really long and big cat who destroyed the arms of my couch. It was years of this and I was at a loss about what to do since I had already tried the sticky stuff, sprays, and other posts. Finally I found that post and it was a night and day change in my cat's behavior. He LOVED that post and immediately stopped scratching my couch. He got the full stretch he needed and he loved the texture.
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When people say that cats know what they're doing, they're right but it's not spite and it will never be spite. The human just hasn't figured out what it is the cat needs to change their behavior. Cats do things for a reason and it's up to us as caretakers to figure it out to stop the behavior.
If you want something else that your cat will love, get a heated cat mat. There are now 4 of those in my house for my 3 cats and they're pretty much on them 80% of the day.
What is that water dish?
Edit: Nevermind, found it
I’ve found that if you don’t want a cat on a surface they DGAF and will still sit there when you’re not around to shoo them away, but if they don’t want to sit there they won’t. Unpleasant things like foil, tape, and bubble wrap sometimes work, sometimes they don’t. A ScatMat can help with the more stubborn cases. It gives off a static buzz that deters pets from sitting on it.
We need to know more about this kit.
Is this it? https://www.amazon.com/CitiKitty-Cat-Toilet-Training-Kit/dp/B000F1OS20
It actually seems like it would work well, I'm seriously considering it for when I adopt mine.
Get some scratching posts instead of cardboard boxes. My cats love these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000634MH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Hsk1FLX6UEcwN
They're a little expensive but so worth it. Very durable too.
It's sturdy, durable, and my cat loves it. Only downside, the base is biiiig. Which is why it's so sturdy, but also makes it hard to find room if you have limited space.
Edit: in case anyone actually wanted a working link ;)
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Thats an animal, its like you training yourself to defecate less. If you have to go, you will go,
Instead, get this - https://www.amazon.com/CitiKitty-Cat-Toilet-Training-Pack/dp/B000F1OS20
Get them a cat heating pad or two. We have several scattered around the house and they are cat magnets. https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Thermo-Kitty-Heated-Mocha/dp/B000S9M2U4/
Do not use a heating pad designed for humans, they can get too hot.
https://www.amazon.com/SmartCat-3832-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=jute+cat+scratching+post&qid=1627040045&sprefix=jute+cat&sr=8-3 This is the only thing that saved our couch. Not completely, but our three assholes will scratch this over the couch nine times out of ten.
I use 66 quart sterilite tubs from Amazon as litter boxes. If you have Amazon prime - they also ship a great clumping litter for $13 and free shipping (40 lb bags). I have 2 and go thru about 40 lbs a week.
Get at least 1 of these scratching posts - even my full grown MCs love this and can't knock it over. My breeder has a couple of these too.
Awesome to hear! Yeah, that's why I never do that. My cats have a traumatic response to just the yearly vet visits. So we just brush and comb, and get knots while they are still small. Bathing we simply don't do. I've bathed my cats maybe 2-3 times each in their entire lives, and it was because of diarrhea/puke in their fur or whatever. Otherwise they do a good job themselves. As for nails, scratching posts scratching posts scratching posts. And not the crappy ones that tip over. A big one they can fully stretch out on and really dig into like a tree. I swear by these SmartCat ones. They are on Amazon or at Petcos I believe. I have 3, one in each of our main living areas. They love these things, see shedded nails all around the thing. It's a quasi natural way for them to take of their own nails.
Glad kitty is alright though! :)
Well, if you have non-fabric furniture, perhaps there might be some danger of damage. You do need to have a good quality scratching post (I have this one). I also have one of those cardboard cat scratching mats (which they really like).
Expecting a cat not to scratch is not reasonable. But, if you give them a good alternative, they will much prefer that to furniture. There have been a few times where they were scratching the couch, and I just moved them over to the scratching post...where they really dug in. So, it may take a little training.
My couch is over 10 years old, and it is not ripped up at all.
This is the one that I have and my boy loves it: https://www.amazon.ca/Pioneer-Pets-Smart-Ultimate-Scratching/dp/B000634MH8
It is tall enough for him and very sturdy. It's also not terribly ugly like many scratchers are! I do have some of those cardboard floor scratchers around too to give him some variety
Put a pressure activated heating pad where you want the kitty to sleep.
Here is one (I don't own it, this is just what came up when I googled) https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Thermo-Kitty-Heated-Mocha/dp/B000S9M2U4
https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Thermo-Kitty-Heated-Mocha/dp/B000S9M2U4
Be careful. Exposed heating elements can be dangerous. You might considering getting him a kitty heating pad. Mine has a heated window shelf and he's pretty much on it 24/7.
Also try to get a tall, stable post. They like to be able to stretch out and a lot of posts are too short.
SmartCat Pioneer Pet Ultimate Scratching Post https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000634MH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Lty3FbNWC6X6X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
These are the kind we have but anything along those lines would work, if you can find something less expensive.
put a heating pad from one of those heated cat beds on top and occasionally pet him/her (as if you could resist anyway) and your kitty will love the spot almost as much as before!
example heat pad i haven't tried and therefore not a recommendation like at all... pls don't buy crap...:
https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Thermo-Kitty-Heated-Mocha/dp/B000S9M2U4/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=heating+pad+cat&qid=1607462670&sr=8-5
I would get some type of heated bed. We have a flat bed like this and a cup-shaped bed like this
Our cats switch between the beds.
We got this for our two cats who are 11+ and 12+ pounds. They love to hang on it when they scratch. It's 32" high with a heavy 16"x16" base, $39.99. I highly recommend it. It's also available here, but without free shipping, unless you buy another $10 in cat stuff. :-) There's a padded perch for under $10 available at both Amazon and Chewy, but I don't have it (yet).
not vouching for this one or anything, but this is the first that showed up on amazon. there appears to be two kinds offered by this vendor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UZNLGA/ref=twister_B01HCWZY04?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Pretty sure its no collar required
All cats are different, but a good scratching post(s) can save your furniture. It might take a few days, but once they take to it, they'll prefer it.
There's a bit of technique to it, too. Cats have routines and sequences they follow. For instance, my cat always likes to scratch after using the litter box, so if the post was too far away, she would probably find something else to scratch on. But since there's a good post nearby (not like right there, but maybe 15 feet away) she loves using it. She also likes to scratch and stretch when she wakes up.
You also want a good post, something tall and sturdy enough that they can stretch alllll the way up and hang on it with their whole body weight. Ideally, they should be able to climb up it. A couch is big and sturdy and lets them do this, so it will always be preferred over some piddly little scratching pad.
My cat will still stretch on the couch (usually right before jumping up to our laps), but she doesn't scratch it. And there are lots of sticky removable plastic films you can use to discourage scratching on anything that does become a problem. After a few weeks, you can often take them off and the behavior is set.
I can recommend this post, and have seen many others recommend it as well. https://smile.amazon.com/SmartCat-3832-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8
You should get her a Snuggle Safe pet bed warmer! My old man lived to be 22, and I would heat his in the microwave every morning and every night during winter and it made him so happy. :') I hope Twist has many years ahead of her!
You say she has mobility issues, and that she'll use pads if you leave them out. Perhaps she has trouble stepping into the litter boxes? Have you ever gotten a box with a little ramp she can walk up? We had one like this that our elderly cat used exclusively.
I'd also suggest Feliway. Get some enzymatic cleanser & really clean her favorite areas to pee/poo, then spray them down with Feliway. I'd also suggest a pheromone collar.
But really, it sounds like she may have some underlying health issues. Has she ever been tested for thyroid issues?
I foster puppies for my local animal shelter, and there have been plenty of times that I seriously thought I had had enough and was going to take them back to the shelter- TRUST ME- it gets better. Many of the puppies I had were terrible in the crates (very thankful for the ones who slept soundly, they were angels). Something that seems to help, though, is a "Snuggle Safe."
http://www.amazon.com/Snuggle-Safe-Pet-Microwave-Heating/dp/B00008AJH9
You heat it up in the microwave and leave it under some blankets in their crate. It mimics the heat a human or their mom would give off. Puppies would usually cry for a few minutes, settle down, and fall asleep for hours on top of this thing. You can probably find one for cheaper somewhere else if $25 is too much.
The chewing could be a sign of boredom. You may want to take him out on walks (not just potty breaks) more frequently or take him to a dog park. You could also try getting a playpen for confinement indoors. Take him out to play, of course, under your supervision and when you can be watching him at all times. Other than that, keep him in a playplen in a common area that he can see/hear you with all his toys, a bed, the snuggle safe, and a few treats (a FROZEN kong with peanut butter- they love this) and water. This one really saved me when I had multiple puppies and I couldn't keep an eye on all of them constantly.
EDIT: GOOD LUCK!! Enjoy your new fur baby! :)