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[quote=Anonymous]Is interesting to see people jump and recommend putting that cat down, without out first trying to see if there is a solution. Seriously?

I saw quite a few good recommendations. and definitely echo the ones below

- Take the cat to a vet, to check for UTI, bladder, kidney issues etc. Just to be safe.
- Do not lock the cat into a cage like someone recommended.... whats way worse that a laundry room.
- The laundry room seems better than the basement since the basement is dark with no windows. Cats need sunlight and something to look out.

Few recommendations if keeping in the laundry room -

- Keep in the laundry room only when needed.
- Add a few toys and a platform for the cat to stretch on and to look out the window. Make it as nice as possible.
- If you keep him in the laundry room and ignore him, thats bad. Find ways to make sure the family doesn't forget about him and that u can hear him. eg. If possible, change the door to be a glass see through door. So that cat can see and hear you, and you him. You will be much more inclined to go see him.

If your cat likes time to himself, this might not be an issue at all, he would likely need an adjustment period. But, if after a week things do not improve - your cat is the social type and this might not be a good solution. If this happens the case, at least your tried one option vs. euthanizing the little cat without trying a few things out

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