Okay, we're still having a problem with baby Penelope (4 months). When she first came home, she did her business on the laminate floor in front of the front door. So, I moved one of the litter boxes there. She went fine in the box. Then, I tried to move the box downstairs-not with the others, but apart so she'd feel as though it's still for her. No luck. Poop and pee in front of the front door. Then I moved the box back there. No problems.
I then tried to slowly move the box closer to the downstairs. I placed it one foot off of the laminate floor on a rug. No luck. Poop and pee on the floor! Last night I tried something new. I used the plastic rug liner stuff with the pokey things on the bottom. Put that face up over the flooring. I sprayed the area with cat repellant. I woke up to the sound of her trying to cover her pee on the plastic. Grrr! I cleaned it up. Told her that she needs to go downstairs. I don't think she was listening. I left the liner there to see what will happen today while I'm gone, but I'm not hopeful. Any ideas? She's using the box in the basement, but she still thinks she can go in the old area. I've cleaned up the area with Catergent which is supposed to remove the enzymes/scent. Plus, I covered it with owie-plastic stuff which would cover up the smell anyway. There's really no way to block off the area that I can think of. I can't think of a way to construct something she can't climb over. I don't think she's doing it out of anxiety (as Bandit was) or because of any difficulties peeing (besides, it's usually just poop that shows up there). The puddle that was there this morning was normal colored, etc. Thanks. I know this is really OT, but I was hoping that you guys have all had plenty of experience with this. By the way, today is national "talk like a pirate day" me mateys! Melissa Lind Contract Administrator DEG Enterprises, Inc. 200 Norfolk Av. Norfolk, NE 68701 Phone: 402-379-1820 Fax: 402-379-3604
