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Why is your cat not using litter box?
The litter box may not be clean enough for the cat or the cat feels uncomfortable in the litter box; a litter box should be cleaned every day or every second day, depending on how many cats you have. Maybe the cat does not know where the litter box is, if you move the litter box and don't show the cat its new location the cat won't know where the box is. The cat also mightn't be trained to use a litter box properly and might need a little help using it. Also, if a cat is very old, they mightn't realise they have to use the litter box or they do not have time to get to the litter box before they urinate etc. . The cat could also be sick.if your cat is just a kitten then the box might be too clean the kitten must smell where the toilet is.
My cat started peeing outside his litter box. Urine sample shows blood but no bacteria. vet gave me a ten day supply of antibiotics for him. cat is not using litter box. Could it be kidney stones?
there is something in the litter box that he/she doesn't like. try something new in the litter box and see how it does. it will take a few days.
Why do cats stop using litter box?
The litter box may not be clean enough for the cat or the cat feels uncomfortable in the litter box; a litter box should be cleaned every day or every second day, depending on how many cats you have. Maybe the cat does not know where the litter box is, if you move the litter box and don't show the cat its new location the cat won't know where the box is. The cat also mightn't be trained to use a litter box properly and might need a little help using it. Also, if a cat is very old, they mightn't realise they have to use the litter box or they do not have time to get to the litter box before they urinate etc. . The cat could also be sick.if your cat is just a kitten then the box might be too clean the kitten must smell where the toilet is.
Why does your cat defecate next to the litterbox and not in it even though it is clean?
The cat's naturally obstinate nature is the reason for your problem. Try watching the cat and when it is just about to poop in front of the litter box, put it in the litter box. Do this a couple of times and it should work. It worked with my cat, but then again it was a kitten then.
Why won't cats use a litter box?
My cat only uses it when we use a certain kind of litter; try new kinds to find out what he likes.
How can a cat be kept from peeing on the carpet?
If the litter box is kept fastidiously clean, your cat may have a bladder infection. Refusal to use the litter box is a classic sign that your cat may be ill. See your vet.Other stresses may cause your cat to act out. Are there new cats in the house? Strange people in the house?
Why is your new cat peeing on the carpet but pooping in her litter box?
Try training it. If this doesn't work, talk to your vet.
How do you train an adult cat to dig litter in a box and not the sides of the litter box?
We trained our cat by carrying it towards the litterbox and making its paws scrape up and down the litter.
Which dog uses a litter box?
Cats like to bury or cover their leavings By providing a place that does not smell and is easy to bury it in the cat naturally use it. Just a human manipulation of a natural cat behaviour. I must remember to change the box today!
I had two cats for thirteen years and one passes should I get new toys and a new litter box and what can I do?
If the cats lived together you should probably get a new cat. I believe that cats need one of their kind to hang around and 'cat chat' with. Well if the cat that passed was ill, I think you should buy new toys, litter box, food dish ,ect... because it is possible for your living cat to get the same illness from those items. So sorry to hear your cat passed.
What causes a cat to poop outside of the litter box?
I read on PetCareRx that feline diabetes, urinary tract infection, or a scarred bladder can be the primary reason why your cat is pooping outside the litter box. It can also be due to kidney stones or simply old age. It is a good idea to consult with a vet if you are concerned about this.
What do you do with a cat who stands on the litter box but actually goes on the floor outside of the litter box?
You may need a longer litter box. I bought just a plain plastic one at a hardware store or places like Walmart or Zellers. Then use clumping kitty litter and be sure to clean out the kitty litter box every day with a slotted scooper and bag it and throw it in the garbage. Many cats don't like dirty litter boxes and I own one! LOLAnswerSometimes the cats just get impatient and want to get over with bathroom and get out there and play. I've even heard of a case where the owner bought the big litter box with cover over it so the kitty litter won't be everywhere on the floor. The cat simply just poked his head in, pretended that he's "inside" and pooped outside. So it's really your kitty thinking to itself "oh, I'm relieved" and thinking it's the right place. After all, the front half is in! -_-;;; My cat was getting bigger and his left foot was hanging out of the litter box (he wouldn't go all the way in), and sometimes the peed half in and half out of the box. These things happen. That's why I got top-entry litter box! He can't just pretend to be inside or not. He has to go inside to see the litter. If your cat continues to pee outside the box even with this box, then it's behavioral problem (your cat just doesn't want to go to litter box to pee) rather than litter box problem.Simply get a litter box with taller sides.you could get a dome litter box, one with a lid. then the cat's pee would hit the side of the box instead of going outside of it.
