I think your kitties are probably unsettled still from the move and marking the space. I would be relaxed about it, but I would also take them to the vet to make sure everything is all right physically.

If the problem contines or gets worse, then you will need to look for other causes. For now, I would take the easy way out byjust loving the kitties, helping them feel more secure in this strange place.

The missing the box business is usually caused because the box is too small. Most litter boxes are tiny, and kitties have to crunch up to get things into the sand. I used to miss my box frequently until my humans got me a bigger box. Now I have space inside to assume a nomal position and I never miss the box.

Another cause of missing the box is a dirty box. You should pick it out every day. This is especially important when more than one cat is using the box.

Now, the nervous cat - well, I think you have a nervous, active cat. Some cats are like that, expecially thouse that are part Siamese. He is five - in another year or two he will start settling down, but he may remain very active until his old age. If this bothers you, try to avoid getting a cat with any Siamese blood the next time. Persian type cats tend to be more relaxed. With mixed breed cats from the animal shelter, or from a private home, you do take your chances with temperment.

I camne from the animal shelter, and I personally am high strung. I used to be very active, but I am not noisy. My mew is very soft. Now that I am seven, I sleep whenever I am not pawing out this column.