August 18, 2010
I have a cat that doesnt go to the bathroom in the litterbox. What can I do?
I have a cat that doesnt go in the litterbox. I moved into a new house about a year ago and never had this problem before. I got 3 other cats. I read that sometimes its the size of the litterbox, but I changed the size more then once. Is there anything else I can do?
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Here are some tips to guide owners in training their cats to use litter boxes.
1. Cleanliness is a must for cats.
Sometimes, even if the cat is already trained in using litter boxes, the owner usually finds his pet urinating or defecating just a few inches away from the litter box. The cat wants to use the litter box, and this can be proven by the proximity of the waste to the litter box. However, because the litter box is dirty, the cat opted not to use it.
The point here is that cats prefer to expel body wastes on clean areas. So make it a point to regularly check if the litter box is always clean and ready for your cat's use. The cleanliness of the area where the litter box is situated must also be checked frequently.
2. Cats do need privacy.
Do not expect your cat to defecate or urinate in busy areas because they also have the need for privacy. That is why most cats prefer to do their thing behind furniture, or in corners of rooms.
To solve the problem, place litter boxes in areas where cats would be less likely to be disturbed.