No, it never gets easier, pretty sucky. Funny you say that about your sick little one, with the pooping and peeing. I laid down old towels, which she goes on instead of the floor.
I feel so guilty when I get angry about having to clean up her “messes”, which finally made me do the old towel thing.
Seems she likes to go on them more than the liter boxes. I just throw it away and put a new one down.
I just hope my selfishness doesn’t get in the way of determining when the time comes.
She is now laying down on my computer desk as I type (she LOVES it up there). She seems to still truly enjoy walking back and forth, in my way, as I try to read my FR!
I take that as a sign she is NOT ready to go yet!!
When my Tortie has a Urinary Tract Infection, she will not use the box.
When my Diabetic didn't used the box, he flooded it, but sometimes he wouldn't use the box (until his blood glucose levels were more under control)
As I said, all three diseases have the same symptoms that you mentioned so w/o testing for them, you don't know for sure that's truly CRF.
Maybe you could find another vet that you like? The cost of these diseases is a little high initially, but the internet guided me towards the best people, who then led me to the best money saving indeas. Worth a try?
“......I feel so guilty when I get angry about having to clean up her “messes”, which finally made me do the old towel thing.”.......
Hey I understand that, have had to fight anger within myself as well. I HATE messes. But she’s not doing it on purpose...I know that. I know that when a kitty, who in the past ALWAYS used the box properly, starts NOT doing so.... that it is a sign of two things....physical illness or senility.
So I strive for the patience I’d use with an elderly HUMAN..... struck with dementia and a decaying body. A human being deserves to be treated with compassion and dignity during the last phase of life...... and our kitties and doggies also deserve understanding and love. I try to give it, as I know you do.
But hey, we ARE human..... and this stage of the life cycle is as difficult....if not MORE so, for us.... who have to watch and wait and make decisions.....as it is for the kitty. It frays our nerves....because we care...we love. You are NOT being selfish when you’ve reacted with displeasure to the litter problem. Like I said, we/you are human.
Sounds like your little girl still has some pleasure in her life. I think when the time comes to decide, you’ll know.... and you’ll make that decision with HER in mind.
Okay, I’ve waxed philosophical enough for one day. There’s turkey waiting. I hope you have a lovely day, in spite of your worries. There’s life and there’s hope.
pattyjo