Love That Litter
How to persuade your cat to use her box
Cats don't stop using their litter boxes out of anger or spite. There's always a reason. And in the cat's eyes, it's a good reason. If your cat has stopped using her box, she should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Even the slightest urinary tract infection can make a cat uncomfortable enough to avoid her box. And some chronic illnesses can cause a cat to urinate so frequently she can't always get to her box in time. Assuming your cat is in good health, keep reading to find out how to get her to love that litter.
Location, Location
The location of the litter box should be convenient for the cat. Many cats consider the basement inconvenient! Ideally, there should be a litter box on every level of your home.
--- Choose a dog- and child-free area. Your cat will be less likely to use her box if she has to dodge dogs or toddlers to get to it.
---Your cat will be happiest if her box is in a quiet, private location that's easily accessible. It should not be in the laundry or furnace room.Bathrooms are good locations for litter boxes!
---She should be able to see an escape route while she's in her box. If she feels trapped or vulnerable to other pets, she'll find a "safer" place.
--Her food dishes and litter box should be in different rooms. Cats like separate toileting and eating areas.
---If you change the location of the litter, experiment with a second box. Leave the old box in its original place until you're sure the cat approves of the new location.
--- Choose a dog- and child-free area. Your cat will be less likely to use her box if she has to dodge dogs or toddlers to get to it.
---Your cat will be happiest if her box is in a quiet, private location that's easily accessible. It should not be in the laundry or furnace room.Bathrooms are good locations for litter boxes!
---She should be able to see an escape route while she's in her box. If she feels trapped or vulnerable to other pets, she'll find a "safer" place.
--Her food dishes and litter box should be in different rooms. Cats like separate toileting and eating areas.
---If you change the location of the litter, experiment with a second box. Leave the old box in its original place until you're sure the cat approves of the new location.
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NOT HERE KITTY
Has your cat stopped using her box? Try our litter box solutions. They work!
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NOT HERE KITTY
Has your cat stopped using her box? Try our litter box solutions. They work!
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the perfect potty
Most cats hate getting their feet dirty. So make sure the litter is clean. Scoop daily. And change clay litter as soon as it's damp. Once a week isn't often enough! BUT...
---Don't be overzealous. Scooping the box the moment the cat uses it may offend her because you're removing her scent.
---Rinse the box thoroughly when you disinfect it. The smell of disinfectant can mask the cat's own scent, discouraging her from using the box. Using very hot water with no disinfectant is best.
---Provide enough boxes. The rule of thumb is one per cat, but even a cat who lives alone will appreciate two boxes.
---Many cats like to urinate in one box and defecate in another. So even if you have just one cat, it's a good idea to have two boxes side-by-side.
---Avoid litter boxes with tops. Cats like to see an escape route from the boxes, and that's not possible if the box is covered. And the top can trap unpleasant odors, discouraging the cat from using the box.
---Don't use plastic litter box liners. The cat's claws can get caught in the plastic, inhibiting her ability to dig in the litter.
---Make the box easy for the cat to use. All cats prefer boxes with low sides, but an elderly or overweight cat may do better with a plastic storage box. The storage boxes designed to slide under beds make great litter boxes!
---Don't be overzealous. Scooping the box the moment the cat uses it may offend her because you're removing her scent.
---Rinse the box thoroughly when you disinfect it. The smell of disinfectant can mask the cat's own scent, discouraging her from using the box. Using very hot water with no disinfectant is best.
---Provide enough boxes. The rule of thumb is one per cat, but even a cat who lives alone will appreciate two boxes.
---Many cats like to urinate in one box and defecate in another. So even if you have just one cat, it's a good idea to have two boxes side-by-side.
---Avoid litter boxes with tops. Cats like to see an escape route from the boxes, and that's not possible if the box is covered. And the top can trap unpleasant odors, discouraging the cat from using the box.
---Don't use plastic litter box liners. The cat's claws can get caught in the plastic, inhibiting her ability to dig in the litter.
---Make the box easy for the cat to use. All cats prefer boxes with low sides, but an elderly or overweight cat may do better with a plastic storage box. The storage boxes designed to slide under beds make great litter boxes!
love that litter
--- Most cats prefer litter that feels like the soil they would use outside. Soft, fluffy and easy to dig in is best. Pellets are worst. Outside, your cats wouldn’t dig in a pile of pebbles or rocks.
— Avoid scented litter. It disguises the cat’s own scent and can discourage her from using her box.
— Think outside when you’re filling the box. About two inches of litter feels almost the same as digging in the garden. Outside, your cat wouldn’t sink up to her knees in soil!
— Avoid scented litter. It disguises the cat’s own scent and can discourage her from using her box.
— Think outside when you’re filling the box. About two inches of litter feels almost the same as digging in the garden. Outside, your cat wouldn’t sink up to her knees in soil!
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