My firts cat had feline lukeimia syndrome...and would deposit her fecal matter everywhere because she was unable to control herself. But she had never been to a vet (I had found her by the side of the road in a box) and once I did take her to the vet that was one of the first things they tested for, so I am sure your vet has done the same.
It could be simply a behavior issue, and in that case you are right on with your instincts to lock her up. Often times negative "punishment" can rehabilitate a "bad" pet. You mighy try doing other unpleasant things to her to reaffirm that when she does something that isn't good behavior she will get punished. I used a squirt gun to douse my other cat with water when he would scratch on the couch. He learned quickly not to do that. Then when he did do things that were good I rewarded him as well.
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Date: 2003-01-22 03:50 pm (UTC)It could be simply a behavior issue, and in that case you are right on with your instincts to lock her up. Often times negative "punishment" can rehabilitate a "bad" pet. You mighy try doing other unpleasant things to her to reaffirm that when she does something that isn't good behavior she will get punished. I used a squirt gun to douse my other cat with water when he would scratch on the couch. He learned quickly not to do that. Then when he did do things that were good I rewarded him as well.
Just a thought.
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