HIIIIIIIIIIIII..........I'm newwwwwwwwwwwww. I'm going crazy. I have 2 cats (my wifes cats). They are both old, about 12 yrs. Both long haired. One or both has decided they no longer need to POOP in their nice litter box so they poop wherever. One has hyperthiroid problems and is/was on meds. She is not on them now because I really don't think they were helping her. She is always starving and B***hing and I'm going out of my mind. We are so SICK TO DEATH of hair it's not funny. I'm the type of person that I can't have them "just" put to sleep. I guess my heart is too big or maybe I'm just stupid. I love the cats but I don't know what to do. I've grown slightly abusive when the "ONE" is around and I don't like it. PLEASE someone come and take these cats away or put a spell on them to make them better.

Vinny

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12 isn't actually that old for a cat. You say they're long haired and you're sick of hair, do they get groomed regularly with a comb or brush?

The pooping ouside the box could be solved by getting a box with a cover over it so they can't poop ouside of it, also make sure litter is cleaned out regularly as some cats don't like to go if another cat has 'been' in it. Make sure you get rid of all the traces of the smell of the poop where the cat has left it as it will encourage the cat to go again in the same place. Using bio washing powder and then putting a little vinegar in the rinsing water will get rid of the smell (even if we can't smell it the animals can).

If one of the animals is on medication for a condition then it should still be on it whether you think it's doing them any good or not. The thyroid problems are going to be detrimental to the cats health, as it's running on top speed as it were. They can suffer from weight loss, increase in appetite, hair loss or patchy hair, some cats can have bulky or large amounts of stools. The medication helps to control all this.

I'm sure someone on the forums can help you more than I can, as they may have a cat with the same condition. Many members have long haired cats and can help you with that side of things as well.

Has the cat with the thyroid problem been taken off her medication recently, if so was this done on the advice of a vet?

Personally I think it sounds like you no longer want this poor cat around and she senses this and is reacting accordingly. For cats to toilet outside the litter tray there is always a reason. Maybe she doesn't like the litter you are using so perhaps change it to a different kind or move the tray to a quieter spot. If you are using a hooded tray then try an open one. Is the litter tray cleaned everytime they use it - some cats won't use a tray if another cat has been in. Perhaps add an additional tray.

You profess to love the cats but how can you say that when you are using terms like the "ONE" and admit to being slightly abusive towards her. The poor cat is ill and you have taken her off her medication which will only exacerbate things and no doubt shorten her life and make her feel very miserable. If you feel so strongly towards her as to want her gone then please contact your local Cats Protection or Rescue and ask them to find her a home where she will be loved, and put back on her medication for her remaining years to make her life more tolerable.

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it's more common than you think owners taking pets off or adjusting doses of meds.

it sounds as though you need to have a chat with your wife and your vet about this cat in question. as suggested above the Cat's Protection League is someone you could ring to take on this cat if you feel you are unable to look after it with it's medical problems. But be aware if you remove one from the house the other will start to act out as well. so you may have another 'ONE' that you have to deal with. 12 yrs old isn't that old for the average cat BUT a cat with an illness may actually be physically older than they are, if that makes sense. you taking them off their meds may actually exacerbate the situation these meds are generally given and need at least 3 wks to even start to take effect. some cats respond and some need surgery to remove the thyroid. some don't make it at all and get worse and worse. but usually they turn round with the right dose. it's possible your vet has put them on a dose they may or may not need to be adjusted for this cat.

unfortunately you have long haired cats and hair my friend just as having a long haired partner comes with the territory! Dyson makes a great pet hair vacuum and combing your kitties with a nice brush will help.

as for the pooping outside the box, i'm not sure if you mean missing the box or actually pooping away from the box somewhere in the house. so i can't really advise you on that until i know. either way it's a sign something needs to change and soon.

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Well said Selk, it worries me as well



I think that the only answer to this one is that these cats desparately need to be taken to the cpl or cat protection centre where they can get the care they need and also the love, as reading from the op's post there is obviously no love there for these poor kittys any longer.

To take them off the medication without a vets say so is just awful.

Please if this post is not a wind up get help for these cats soonest.

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sorry i misunderstood you, you seemed surprised with your comment. i was only agreeing with you sorry for the confusion i think it's shocking as well how often i happens makes me sad not sure if this is all a wind up either which is why i picked out your post it seemed fishy to me too!