Space Chick Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Sorry for the nature of this thread We rescued our cats on Thursday... We bought a covered cat litter tray and catsan cat litter (on recommendation).... Our last cat, Thomas, never used a litter tray. We have placed the litter tray in the utility room, but when they go to the toilet the smell is coming through the utility room.. Through the kitchen... Into the living room... It is awful. They have been having a poo about 5-6 times a day each I'm hoping that it is a new food, settling in thing and will stop in time. Please someone reassure me OH whilst adores the cats has a very finely tuned sense of smell and it's freaking him out big time Has anyone else experienced this with rescue cats? How long did it take to right itself.... As we can't let them out for at least 6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Euww nice SC I have no experience of cats but when i brought George home from the rescue place he stank! Not sure about his poos but im sure once they have settled down and got onto a good eating regime it will sort itself out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Glad they are home. Hope they are settling well. My 3 cats are currently residing temporarily at my parent while we are waiting for house sale to complete. They are using litter trays, as they were when we moved into past house & before being neutered when young. Yes, the smell wafts through the whole house on some occasions, & when I was tring them on different diets it could be worse. I think mine poo about twice a day but they are used to their diet of royal canin dry food. Perhaps your just have unsettled tummies from the stress & change of diet?. I took mine for a checkup after all the change when rehomed. I've been using feliway for my moggies for a month now. I do think it has kept them chilled out during their confinement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 They are settling in great, and I have a feliway plug in. I'm planning on taking them to the vet once they have time to settle in more to register them and give them the once over I'm so hoping the smell will die down, OH won't cope otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Let me guess - are you feeding 'wet' food? I wouldn't make any sudden changes to their diet, but in my experience dry food produces less smelly (although not smell-free!) waste .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Poor little cats, I think they're upset and from what you say they've had a very hard time. But very soon they will settle down. Some cats do have to have a special diet for an irritable system, but more likely just give them time. The vet might sell some "deodorising" spray - might be worth picking up a bottle of that, if yours sells it. Last time we visited the vets, he had to use it. I don't think it was the pong from me & hubby - Snowy chicken had to demo a poo for a thorough analysis I think 5 poos a day is too much - I think our cats only go once a day. They're not awake long enough for five times! Our two Birmans are rescues and when we "unpacked" them from their basket they literally shook with fear. They were over a year old and had never been handled or brushed. One had a dropped eyelid. Our vet said the cat had been hit for that injury. They are unrecognisable now - and your two will be too, just give the little waifs time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Let me guess - are you feeding 'wet' food? I wouldn't make any sudden changes to their diet, but in my experience dry food produces less smelly (although not smell-free!) waste .. We are feeding a mix of wet and dry, which is what they had in the cattery.. Although they are getting a much higher standard of food now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Our two Birmans are rescues and when we "unpacked" them from their basket they literally shook with fear. They were over a year old and had never been handled or brushed. One had a dropped eyelid. Our vet said the cat had been hit for that injury. They are unrecognisable now - and your two will be too, just give the little waifs time. I can't believe how cruel people can be I do wonder what Harry and Sabrina have been through... They are getting confident, but if we stand up near them they run to their safe place However they are both jumping on our sofas to be with us now and are enjoying being picked up for a cuddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 You could also try a covered litter tray - we have one with a big hood and it has some some of filter in it. The smells don't go anywhere, although we do keep the tray in a cool place which helps as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Let me guess - are you feeding 'wet' food? I wouldn't make any sudden changes to their diet, but in my experience dry food produces less smelly (although not smell-free!) waste .. We are feeding a mix of wet and dry, which is what they had in the cattery.. Although they are getting a much higher standard of food now. I have two ragdolls - sweetest boys you will ever see - but, at times their pooh can be inducing; but then, so can most animals/peoples Wet food does produce a more "ripe" offering; if your litter tray is in the utility room, try getting a covered litter tray. Also, if you have two cats, you will need at least two litter trays (preferably three). My 2 survive with two trays, one covered and one open. Since I've had them, they use the covered one for their poohs and the open one to wee (they are such clever, clever boys! ). You say the food is of a "higher quality"? Well, maybe it is richer in content and maybe even smell? Let their tummies settle a bit before you go to the vets. They need to adjust to their new home, new diet and new surroundings. I think you will find they will settle down within a week - you've only had them a few short days so far Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 They do have a covered litter tray This mornings "offering" wasn't so bad I have been and spent a small fortune on the "Good air" Yankee candle plug ins, spray and candles which apparently is the best for odour neutralising... Time will tell On the plus side they are such wonderful friendly cats, and we have had great fun playing with a mouse on a string this morning they had OH and I in hysterics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Games with Sabrina and Harry will make it all worthwhile! What's a bit of a pong between friends? The deodorising spray (didn't get the name of it) at the vets was used for when he'd squeezed a dog's anal glands - and the next client had to be seen in that room. We looked at the spray thinking it would be good for a certain smelly person who we work with who doesn't see the need to wash his clothes or use soap I think it was only £3. If it can mask the smell of anal glands, it must be powerful. If the cats do need a special diet, from what I've read on the Birman Rescue page it is actually cheaper than conventional food. More little mousey games and their stress will diminish then less smelly poos! Seemples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 We've also been playing spider on a string... And now they are both playing hide behind the sofa and pounce of the other So I think they have settled in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Funny how men cant cope with the smell of kitty poo the moaning my 3 do when Honey parks her dinner is astronomical - hopefully it will get better - suspect they have feline equiv of IBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 They haven't been ALL DAY today I poached them some fish for tea, Sabrina was delighted... Harry not so much I thought giving them something bland tonight was a good plan. Mods... I'm aware I have 2 threads... Feel free to lock this one, I'm hoping by following tips from here (and another forum ) that my original question should be answered Don't want to hog the section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 It will be a combination of the stress and the food they've been on. I'd suggest a dried food - mine love the Burgess salmon one and raw meat. Also the NAF mint and garlic which I give to the hens is a firm favourite and has potent odour control properties. I've found the same with any rescue dogs I've had and new hens too. Just leave the window open a crack - it won't be long before they're able to go out and you can get rid of the tray, then it will be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thanks Clare, I have that garlic and mint, I'll try them with some of it they had poached hake last night, and their dried (James Wellbeloved) in the morning, and they will be having poached chicken tonight. This morning the litter tray was far better, and the plug ins have done their job So hopefully they are starting to settle down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Mine get a wee sprinkle of that garlic and mint, and the same of seaweed (great for their teeth) both are in excellent health so it must do some good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'll come and live in your house if you feed me as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Clare - when you say the seedweed - pardon my ignorance but is this a food or supplemnet - both my moggies have rotten teeth - OH cleans the cats teeth daily - I would like to say they have gleaming smiles - more like gleaming gums - vet said it is herditary - they are rescue cats aged 7-8 - anything to help their teeth - many thanks Ali x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I just use the powdered seaweed from NAF which I give to the chooks. It's the same (but miles cheaper) as Plaque-off which costs a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Clare - tried the mint and garlic - they weren't impressed I'm pleased to say though that they are no longer smelly They have soooooo settled in in fact I am on the sofa on my iPad and they are both on the sofa with me, Harry wrapped around my feet, Sabrina on the sofa back within occasional stroke distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 A friend at work had 2 kittens who had hay fever and was told to give them the liquid piriton you give to kids by the vet. Anyone who is familiar with Piriton liquid knows it is minty and both kittens frothed at the mouth - my friend was alarmed and said they looked like they had rabies i suspect cats arent keen on mint - thanks Clare for seaweed tip will give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
