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[IamOld]

Thanks! Well he gets around the house, jumping everywhere again...

[mountanddo]

We had a dog once that peed everywhere except outside. He had a seizure condition and was on phenobarbatol for years. Vet said it was common to have that happen after taking that medication for so long. The dog would make every effort to pee anywhere but in front of us so it could be days before we even realized it (behind the TV, Etc.) When we bought our house it had new carpet throughout. The vet didn't have any options to stop it so he suggested that we put the dog to sleep. I really couldn't see any other choice because I just couldn't take the pee anymore. After we took the dog to the vet someone suggested doggy diapers. Not sure if that would of been an option. I can't see a dog keeping them on and not chewing them up!

[Exployer1234]

Thanks so much exployer!!! would renal faliure explain the pooping everywhere? I'm far more inclined to the mental issue...

The reality - the unfortunate reality is that if it is renal faliure...I really only have one option. I'm due to hear back from vet tomorrow.

Renal failure has various conditions that can be treated, but with old age it is likely that this could be the case.
Here is a link to some of the signs. It is a generalized view.

http://www.felinecrf.com/what0.htm

even with diet control, drugs and fluid therapy, you will eventually see at least some of the symptoms on the following list. Not all cats will exhibit all symptoms.

Excessive urination
Increased thirst
Nausea and gagging
Licking lips
Grinding or cracking sound in jaw
Vomiting (both clear/foamy liquid and food)
Drooling
Dehydration
Hunching over the water bowl
Stomach irritation (uremic gastritis)
Constipation
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Muscle wasting
Emaciation
Poor hair coat
Halitosis (ammonia smell)
Lethargy
Sensitivity to sound
Eating litter
Weakness
Depression
Oral ulcers
Detached retinae
Convulsion, low temperature, coma (end-stage)

[buzzstpoint]

We had a cat once that wouln't pee in the box.. It just started once.
started with crystals in the bladder.

But never stopped. We ended up having to buy feline Pine litter and it helped.. But end result we had to put her down. It got so bad where the carpets were destroyed in 4 areas of our apartment and she started to pee on our bed and blankets.
It was even so bad at times you would wake up in the middle of the night because you rolled over and your pillow was soaked with cat urine. .
Vet said it turned from medical to behavioral issue.