08-16-2009, 07:54 AM
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Sarah, it is so rare that a cat will soil on your floor or carpet - or even outside it's litter tray for that matter.
The only time I've experienced issues with this is senility, or illness such as stones in the urinary tract.
Let kitty have the run of the house. He'll be fine, honestly. If you are home most of the day, you'll be giving it the basics and what you expect of it anyway, so I wouldn't worry.
Cats are really low maintenence and one cat = a less smelly box than a multi cat home.
Keeping it in the bathroom if you have the room in there is perfect. Use a nice clumping litter and scoop it out as needed. I actually have mine in this room - due to the house being so small. I am constantly scooping but then again, I'm in here and there are four gigantic cats sharing the box, so I would like MY environment clean and fresh smelling!
I want to correct one thing Trudi mentioned with scratching posts and nails - Scratching posts are essential to keep kitty from destroying your stuff but they really don't trim the nails. They do help to keep them conditioned and somewhat trim, but you should clip the sharp tips off weekly.
What's nice about cat claws is that unlike dogs, you won't get dark black nails that are hard to see the 'quick' in. Just clip the clear hook and you'll be fine!
Go for it, enjoy the cat and don't sweat the small stuff. It'll all fall into place quite easily.
The only time I've experienced issues with this is senility, or illness such as stones in the urinary tract.
Let kitty have the run of the house. He'll be fine, honestly. If you are home most of the day, you'll be giving it the basics and what you expect of it anyway, so I wouldn't worry.
Cats are really low maintenence and one cat = a less smelly box than a multi cat home.
Keeping it in the bathroom if you have the room in there is perfect. Use a nice clumping litter and scoop it out as needed. I actually have mine in this room - due to the house being so small. I am constantly scooping but then again, I'm in here and there are four gigantic cats sharing the box, so I would like MY environment clean and fresh smelling!
I want to correct one thing Trudi mentioned with scratching posts and nails - Scratching posts are essential to keep kitty from destroying your stuff but they really don't trim the nails. They do help to keep them conditioned and somewhat trim, but you should clip the sharp tips off weekly.
What's nice about cat claws is that unlike dogs, you won't get dark black nails that are hard to see the 'quick' in. Just clip the clear hook and you'll be fine!
Go for it, enjoy the cat and don't sweat the small stuff. It'll all fall into place quite easily.
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