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Cat won’t use her litter box?
    

we have a 3 year old cat who recently is not using her litter box. It all started 2 months ago. She pees and poops at the bottom of the stairs in the same spot every time. it is becoming very frustrating and rather gross. I am continually cleaning the area, and she uses her litter boxes most of the time but not all the time. what to do to correct this?

This author is a cat behaviorist, and all her advice has worked for me. She insists that cats don’t poop or pee out of spite because they don’t see bathroom stuff as bad. I believe her. It’s a very common myth, and people get mad at their cats over it.

Did anything change in your house or with her routine when she started this behavior? Did you change the location of her litter boxes? She is trying to communicate something to you.

There are many things it could be. Some cats like to poop in one litter box and pee in another. How many cats do you have? Some don’t like to share boxes. Some cats don’t like covered boxes. A litter box should be 1.5 times the length of your cat. Maybe the box is too small for her so she doesn’t want to poop in it. I use 2 long sterilite containers as litter boxes. They are about 6 inches high but longer than regular boxes, and they only cost $7 each. And how often do you scoop them? I do twice daily.

I know the bottom of stairs is a high traffic area, but maybe some of these ideas will work. If you put food in the spot that she is pottying in, that may help. Cats don’t like to potty where they eat. I wouldn’t put in new carpet because she will probably just ruin it. What about a waterproof mat of some kind to at least protect your carpet for now? You can also put double-stick tape on it since cats don’t like to walk on that. You can put cans with pennies on the spot so she will knock them over when she tried to potty there. Breaking a cat’s habit can take awhile so if you find something to deter her, keep at it for at least a month, if not more.

This book and website may help.

Secrets of Cats

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My short Haired German pointer has a lump on her side I’m totally terrified any Hereditary? PLEASE HELP?
  

  I’m totally terrified for her as I’ve grown up with her she’s my everything, I’m going to take her to the vet’s, but would liek to know if theres anything I should be aware of (hereditary with GSP), and prepare myself for the worst she is 7 years old and a bit chubby but does get good exercise

A while ago I got really panicked when I was looking after a dog and found lumps on its body. I rang the owner only to find they were completely harmless, and they just got removed if one came up in an awkward place. Look up ‘Lipomas’ on the net. Lipomas are very common lumps found in dogs, especially older, and overweight dogs. They vary in size, and are harmless. I hope its one of these!!

Pheasant Hunting with Winnie, The  German Shorthaired Pointer

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My dog has blue pupils why?
 I have a brown miniature long-haired dachshund. His eyes are hazel and he has dark/navy blue pupils. Do all dogs have blue pupils? What does this mean?
he was born with dark blue pupils. i’ve taken him to the vet but never because of that and i never questioned it till now.

maybe he was born like that. Or he has a eye problem. You should ask a vet to tell you why.

Riley the longhair dachshund

Is your dog not behaving? Does your loving pooch have a tendency to jump up on visitors as his way of welcoming them? Are bathroom accidents becoming more frequent from your beloved dog? If you answer yes to any of these questions, a dog trainer may be just what you and your dog need. By all means, do not get rid of your loving dog, hire a trainer and get rid of the bad habits.

Dog trainers specialize in removing the bad habits from dogs. Whether you have an inside or an outside pooch, a trainer will be able to help you. When you speak to your trainer about training your dog, be sure and let him know just exactly what the bad habits are your dog has, that need breaking. Tell your trainer your dog is uncontrollable when you take him for a walk, and that he is overbearing in a welcoming sort of way, to guest that visit your home. Do not forget to tell them about the bathroom accidents either. Do not worry, your trainer will not think of you as a bad pet owner, but rather as one that needs help. That is what trainers are for, to help.

Having your dog trained will make you and him happier. As well as your guest that are frequently jumped on and greeted with an innocent sloppy wet tongue. Once your dog has had a training session with the dog trainer, the trainer will tell you about the new commands and things your dog has learned. Be sure to ask any questions you might have, and take notes on what the trainer tells you, so that you do not have a confused pooch later. Hopefully you can find a trainer that works with you and your dog once he is trained. Ensuring that you know what commands are for what, and when he deserves a doggie treat.

Where are you going to find a dog trainer? Ask around at the veterinarian’s office when you take your dog in for check up. Notice the well behaved dogs, and be sure to ask their owners if they used a trainer and how you can contact them. Your veterinarian may even have a recommendation himself.