Our cat is on Prozac ...

The first thing the vet will tell you is that you need to rule out that it is a physical problem. Once you do, then you have a tough road because this isa behavioral problem that is VERY hard to fix. It could be a variety of issues that is making your cat do it. Ours started because her littler box was in the bottom of a closet next to a dirty laundry basket. She began to associate dirty laundry with her littter box. Now, in her later years she has upgraded to our guest beds. The recent activity may be because she missed some Prozac over the holidays. (I hope) But--Prozac does eliminate this problem 98% of the time. However, I wouldn't be quick to put your animal on medication. I only did it because she had two other nervous disorders including a self-mutilation problem which involved attacking her tail. I have the most sensitive cat on the planet!!!! Anyway...if you do go prozac...ask for a topical. It's awesome to just put it on her ear. As any cat owner knows..giving a cat a pill is a nightmare!

Hey! My cat has that disorder as well. He doesn't attack his tail, he attacks his hind legs--but he has all the other behaviors. Considering my son and I are both pretty odd, we figure the cat fits right in with our household. Has the prozac helped the feline hyperesthesia? My only suggestions for the cat peeing issue would be to make an additional litterbox available. Sometimes that will help.

Thanks! I just started researching this issue a few nights ago - getting desperate from waking up a crabby cow because my kitty is waking me up all night! LOL He does have symptoms, like following me around and nervous eating. I can only give him as much as he can eat at one time, otherwise he will gorge, throw up, then want to eat again. He is interested in playing and catnip, so I think for his age and condition he's doing really well. He is also arthritic, so that's what made me think of the pain medication. I think it's helping, the past two nights he's been sleeping more and waking me less. If he doesn't keep getting better, though, I will look into getting him treated for anxiety. Thanks for the great information! :-)

I forgot to mention, my OCD kitty is also black and white (white with black spots). That's very odd that it's seen more frequently in black and white cats.

If you're talking about my cat--I would tend to agree with you if she was going in random places. Trust me--this cat is VERY calculated with what she does. It is her way of "communicating." Now that she has gotten the prozac regularly...we're doing ok so far. But we'll see.

Well, a standard visit is usually about 100 because she'll need a shot or something to stay up to date. And then you add the additional tests to make sure she isn't sick...it can add up. That's why now when she goes, we avoid a lot of tests because she is usually just nuts! She gave herself irritible bowel from stress and also stopped eating twice. (A shot of steroids cures that) The kitty prozac is amazing. It is actually the same stuff they give people. Look into it!

That is a great idea BrokenTia! I bet if you would close all of the bedroom doors that you don't want her in it might help. It is worth a shot! LOL :D

Wanted to add that I hear lavender-scented detergants helps to keep the kitties away a bit, for whatever.

for this problem with my dog, we have founnd a itelligent solution!we bougth an attractive spray!

Hi! Yes, your post is insensitive to cat lovers! Are you kidding - 13 is just getting started for a cat! Our cats have averaged 19 years in age. Putting this cat down would cheat them of the 6 or 7 good years the cat has left! Not everyone's solution is to put it down or flush it down the toilet or abandon it at the first sign of trouble. My cat has had cancer for over 2 years. He is doing great. If I had put him down when they told me to, I'd have missed all this great time with him. And, my family had a cat like the one in this post. She lived to be 19 and we cherished her. So much for putting them down.

I just don't understand why people would spend so much money on a cat that pees all over their stuff! There are so many better things that this money could go towards ... hmmm, let's try to think of some ... world hunger (of humans)for one. Can you really compare your cat or putting down any animal to putting down a human for bad behavior?? Guess what, you're cat is JUST a cat ... it's not a person!

Yea...I would say that isn't the best response in a section dominated by people who love their animal. I guess it comes down to if you aren't a fan of cats--you just can't understand the need to help them get through this problem. If only we could put people down for behavioral problems huh? And BTW...she has been doing this off and on since she was about 6--so it is behavior...not age.