I would like to respond to all who responded, but given the number of
responses, will need to be brief.

The vet did some work and detected a minor bladder infection, which was
cured with antibiotics. Had her a year and a half. Pretty much doing this
the whole time, although more of problem later on. She is 6-1/2 years old,
and according to the breeder would occasionally have the urination problem
with her as well. The breeder and us figured she may stop this with good
attention from us. So, problem could have existed from kittenhood. Don't
know. The litter has not been changed, and is the same as the breeder used.
Litter box location and dual boxes have had no impact. Both are uncovered.
We tried a covered one but that did nothing either. The primary location
for the box is a bathroom that is almost never used. The other box is in a
laundry room. Since she is confined to one room now, there is just one
litter box in that room. However, food is within 10 feet of the box.. She
did urinate and poop in the same box, but occasionally will urinate
somewhere else. She even pooped once outside the box, but just 15 feet away
from it. We tried Feliaway, but our house is decent sized and the cost of
this stuff is not cheap to use effectively. We discovered a three foot by
three foot carpeted area she urinated on (must have been more than once),
which I cleaned up, and with Feliaway applied as directed, she never
urinated there again. But, there is a LOT of house left.

Thank you for your comments. We have someone who might be interested in the
cat. Hopefully, she can find peace and comfort there.

- Phil

"Wendy" wrote in message
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"Phil" wrote in message
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We have a Tonkinese female, about 6 years old, that we absolutely must
get
out of the house. We want her to have a good home, but the Tonkinese
rescue
group has not been responsive, despite repeated efforts for their help.
The
cat must go. She urinates huge amounts of urine periodically, so she
must
be confined where she can not destroy property. She is housed in a room
and
gets attention, but she can not be a member of this household. The vet
says
she is healthy. This last time, the cat jumped on our bed like she
always
does, ambled over to us as my wife and I lay under the covers, and as
she
walked across the bed, unloaded a 2 foot long mass of urine, spreading
to
half a foot wide, and in a manner of minutes, soaked through a
comforter,
electric blanket, two sheets, and partially into a brand new mattress.
Luckily, I saved the mattress. The cat will do these kinds of things,
within 10 feet of perfectly clean cat box. She will do it if people are
home or not. We can not establish any pattern. Typically happens once
every few weeks.

We have made the decision to relinquish ownership. She has papers. I
just
want to make sure she has a good home, that can deal with her unusual
behaviors. The cat is otherwise just fine, affectionate, playful (loves
chasing laser pointer dot, keeping away from eyes), eats well, etc..
Has
all claws, but is spayed. Tolerates our 13 year old, laid back
Dalmatian,
but the cat is more fearful of her than she needs to be. The dog could
care
less about the cat.

If anyone can direct me to someone who can help with rescue, I would
appreciate it. We live in the San Francisco bay area.

Thanks,

- Phil



Did the vet do blood work and urine testing?

You didn't say how long you've had this cat. Is she recently adopted or
have
you had her since kittenhood and this is a recent development? If the
later
has something changed around your home?

If a medical problem has been completely ruled out then you have a
behavioral problem. You haven't said what you've tried to change this
behavior so I'll just throw out some thoughts.

Because of the quantity of urine you describe it almost sounds like she
holds her urine until she can't any longer. She might be afraid to use the
box or not like something about the box.

You could try Cat Attract litter http://www.preciouscat.com/ or just try
different textures/materials, scented/un-scented.

If you use a covered box, uncover it. If it isn't covered try a covered
one.

The box might be in an area where there is too much traffic (human or
canine). She might be happier with a more private location. Make sure the
box isn't too close to her food.

If she poops in the box but won't urinate in it she might not like doing
both in the same box. You could try setting up a second box.

She might be stressed by the dog or any number of other things. You may
want
to try a Feliway diffuser. Feliway puts pheromes into the air that can
calm
the cat.

I hope you can find a solution to her problem because she will be almost
impossible to rehome unless this issue can be resolved.

Good Luck! I do understand your frustration.

W