MeowMing

It’s been quite a few months with the CitiKitty and the last time Meow had an accident was so long ago I can’t even remember- so I encourage you all to keep being patient! I’ve left about 2inches of the last ring on so that I have a place to put the litter- I fear that Meow may stop going if I take away the litter- right now I’m looking for a wide enough toilet seat to replace the one we currently have. Two reasons- Meow straddles his legs over the hole instead of squatting neatly like I see most cats do, and secondly, he likes to dip his paw into the water before he goes- that’s gross!- so hopefully with a smaller hole he will be less likely to stick a paw in. Is there some sort of child toilet seat that’s available?

Well, despite our perpetual stream of visitors this summer, with whom Meow had to share his bathroom, we’ve made it through another ring. I can see the end now, though I am a little jealous of a friend of mine whose cats (using another system), after 2 months is just as far along as mine (after 9 months!) Meow has also begun showing lots of interest in the other toilets in the house- I would be thrilled if he ever went in any of those. For now I think we are still on track to finish by the New Year. Keep up the good work everyone!

It took us a lot less time to get through the second ring than it did for us to poke through the first one, and now we’re onto ring #3. Cross your fingers, because this is where I figure the hole will be too big for Meow to straddle his back legs across. Also, since I’ve changed his diet to an indoor cat formula, he’s been extremely regular, making it very easy to reward him for successful #2’s. The hole is also big enough now for him to stick his head through- he always comes out with litter-powder all over his forehead- looks funny- I hope seeing water so close won’t freak him out. All in all, very hopeful!