For all who love cats, and even those who don't, I can recommend a very interesting book. It is "The Tribe of Tiger--Cats and their Culture" by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas.

Just to prove that the author is an equal opportunity educator, she also wrote "The Hidden Life of Dogs", which is also highly commended.

Bob

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We have a cat that was doing the same thing, took him to the vet and it was a kidney thing. Put the cat on iams low ph cat food and all has been well since. They also make a spray that you can put on the areas that you know he has pottied and if they get the urge they won't do it. The low ph food fixed bristol up. Thanks Larry

I second this. If you haven't already done so, a trip to the vet can save you cleaning up a lot of stinky spots.

The old cat has a thyroid problem and goes to the vet twice a year. She looks so rickety and bony. It could be that she's getting senile or incontinent. Or she's just being a brat. We have two very large litter boxes that are kept clean. There's really no rational excuse.

Felix is confined to the laundry room at night and while I'm at work. While I'm home, he is never more than a few feet from me. Consequently, any new pee spots are now Charlie's venue and decision.

Barb -

I'm glad Felix is back home again. This ain't none of my business, but maybe Charlie might need a (moderate) ass-kicking.

Just sayin' ......

-Jim

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This ain't none of my business, but maybe Charlie might need a (moderate) ass-kicking.

My experience is that you catch more flies with honey.

Remember, he really did believe Felix was peeing in his shoes and slippers. And I was devastated to have to give up Felix to preserve all peace and harmony, even for Felix. When he brought back Felix, it was an act of contrition and apology. That's all that matters.

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Originally posted by BarbC:

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This ain't none of my business, but maybe Charlie might need a (moderate) ass-kicking.

My experience is that you catch more flies with honey.

You know best (and have got the honey). -Jim

My ex wife was/is a cat lover. My daughter tells me she has about 50 cats!
Years ago I was issued a new uniform jacket. That night I was leaveing for work and a cat had peed inside the sleeve ruining the coat. Another time one had shit in my boot.
We had bought a new house and the wife had put up expensive burlap looking wall paper. I knew what would happen and it did. I came home one morning and told her her cat pissed on it.
She jumped out of bed without a word and yanked a panel off the wall!
I wont say that was the cause of our divorice, but our marrage was soon over.
My new wife and I have two cats that we both love. But about 4 days ago for the first time her favorite cat peed on the bed. She put me and the cat on notice that the cat goes if it does it again. She already got rid of one cat for the same offendse two years ago.

I'm happy to hear that Felix is home. I have but one cat and that is the way she likes it. FWIW a lot of male cats seem to think mine is available. So they like to leave their mark outside my doors. I have found a simple way to stop this and maybe it will work for others. After cleaning up the area I spray apples & cinnamon Glade on the door.This is a cheap and effective way to prevent random spraying. Cats don't seem to like it and it works better than the lemon sprays. Maybe a shot on the carpet will deter your cat as well. Bruce

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Is there a no-kill husband shelter, and you could send Charlie???

Our Boston Terrier is truly our "baby." We regularly have to clean some of her small "trespasses" off of the carpet, but she more than makes up for it.

I don't envy you your situation...