Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat

Hi and welcome , Is Kimba peeing in her box? Do you have more then on litter box? I ask so you can see what works by putting two beside each other. First she might not like the litter you switched to go back to what what you had, when she was pooping in the box .

Others suggestions ,You could try cutting out the front of the box we did that for our cat Purrkins he is also front limb amp.

We used dremel tool with a small cutting wheel on it. Then filed it to make sure there was no jagged edges. I dont know what you would use without dremel tool ? Im sure there are other ways I just dont know what other would work .

This might be a mobility issue if she just started doing it after amp. Is the box big enough ? if there is a lid on it try taking that off. We use a enzyme cleaner to wipe the boxes out so you really get no residue left in there after cleaning. 

We have two cats 3 boxes, two of our boxes we cut out that way and one is not cut . Purrkins now uses them both cut and uncut we are into our 3rd month.  

Is the poop look normal outside of the box? 

Its detective work but you will figure it out. Just try one thing at a time . 

Keep us posted.

Holly and Purrkins

I'm sorry to hear about your struggle with the litter box. My kitty Mona is also a front leg amputee and we've had some litter box issues. She does prefer to go outside. When she "covers" up the hole the soil or the litter, everything flies out between her hind legs. I had cut down the litter box which is in the garage and the litter goes flying out about 3 feet. She really works hard at it but usually misses what she is trying to cover up.

She does not get a wet foot when she pees. I use wheat litter which clumps a bit. She does get some litter in her fur, along with other things she may find outside. That's because she fur is longer and very fine so everything sticks to it. Mona also like to sleep on my bed so I cover it with a white sheet that I wash often to protect the rest of my bedding.

I'm sorry I can't help with any suggestions because I have my own challenges with Mona. Once in a while she'll get out of bed and go pee beside the toilet then go back to bed. Why? Maybe because she's too tired to walk downstairs and out to the garage.

One idea to make the cleaning a bit easier is to use the cat approved wipes if the washcloths are not convenient.

I hope you find the answer. Perhaps things will improve when he loses weight.

Kerren and Tripawd Kitty Mona 

Thanks Kerren 

The reading lamp has a purpose😉  We have a old phone set up to record who poops and pees;) Purrkins brother Saxton has IBS/constipation. We have to know who is doing what and how often. This keeps us out of the ER.  The lamp we turn on so the camera will record at night;) 

If you wanted to put a box in your bathroom Mona would most likely use it and not have a accident.

You are right on , that is what Mona is telling you:) Her box is not convenient to her. She likes the human idea. Nice and close.

If you can watch Shadow go pee that would be helpful, to see what exactly is happening .😉

I'm hoping the bigger litter box will be your answer. Also how much litter do you usually use in the box?  3-4 inches is usually a good depth. Maybe the pee was splashing back on him? Watching to see will be helpful in problem solving.

The weight loss will help Shadow in many ways. I will not lecture you😉 We are on diets here also.

It is a work in progress! Be patient its a slow process in cats. Just do not give up.  If Shadow does not like his new food, add it slowly to his old food until he gets used to eating it. You do not want Shadow not eating or not eating enough that is dangerous too. 

Keep us posted please, take care of your self and ankle too. 

Hugs

Holly & Purrkins