tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511897216767402899.post3929613899690824389..comments2023-08-09T06:31:10.599-05:00Comments on Real Life Living: Monday Morning Chit Chat - Flea Market EditionAnnie Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07123644833186800503noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511897216767402899.post-54765333929205196172010-12-06T10:30:25.100-06:002010-12-06T10:30:25.100-06:00Thanks for the tips, Lisa. We're open to tryi...Thanks for the tips, Lisa. We're open to trying anything. So far, we have one litter box in a different room from the other two. We have put Mittens in a litter box and have witnessed her using it (both to pee and poop), so we know she WILL use a box. <br /><br />Next I'm going to put a litter box in the bathroom, although there really isn't floor space for it. If that doesn't work, I'll try keeping water in the tub like you suggested. If that doesn't work, I'll try shutting the bathroom door when we aren't using it (I don't do that because it gets cold in there). Hopefully the offender won't start pooping on the floor if I block access from the bathroom.<br /><br />I'll also consider trying a different cleaner. When I scrub the tub I use baking soda and Dawn, but I've been cleaning the cat messes with homemade all-purpose cleaner. It has a little ammonia in it, which probably only attracts the cats more.<br /><br />Right now, Mittens is intimidated by the cats in general. Two of the three try to jump her any time she's out of hiding for more than just a few minutes. If she's sitting with one of us, is under the couch, or is on top of Kat's bed, the feels safe.<br /><br />It didn't take nearly this long for Siesta and Tuxie to adapt when we brought Swiper home a year ago, but now I think it's Swiper who's keeping things stirred up.Annie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123644833186800503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511897216767402899.post-13854581887947457992010-12-06T10:09:02.731-06:002010-12-06T10:09:02.731-06:00I need to check that store out. Sounds like a gre...I need to check that store out. Sounds like a great day of shopping.<br /><br />As far as the kitty, you can try several things. But I doubt you will ever know why.<br /><br />Try a different litter.<br />When they potty in tub, take cat to the mess, show and tell them no. Clean up mess and place in litter box, place cat in litter box and show them their business. <br /><br />Run a couple inches of water in tub. A couple of times getting their feet wet will stop it.<br /><br />What are you cleaning tub with? A lot of cats are attracted to the smell of cleaners and bleach. Try cleaning tub with vinegar.<br /><br />If all litter boxes are in the same area, the cat maybe to intimidated by the other cats to go there. Try moving the box for this cat to a secluded area.<br /><br />Good Luck!Lisa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08117238535383493210noreply@blogger.com