Why do cats stop using litter box?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

first it may be because the litter box is not clean be sure to have a clean box with at least 3 inches of litter on the box. if that doesn't help , try changing the place of the box , some cats like the box to be in a private and dark place , and some actually like it to be in a bright place where they can see everything. depends on the cat. also if you have more than one cat , you should have a box for each one.

Answer 3

There are several reasons why a cat will refuse to use the litterbox:

1. If there is a new cat in the household, or not enough litterboxes for a multi-cat household.

Cats tend to avoid litter boxes if they are unclean, or if they are being used by multiple cats. Some cats also have privacy issues, so buying a screen to sit in front of the box, or a hood for the box, may be a good investment. Perhaps the litter is hurting his/her feet, try switching to a finer grain. Also, cats bury their "leavings" to show deference to their leader (AKA the "head cat" will go out in the open...you are the head cat in this scenario). Therefore, it may be a respect issue on their part.

2. Did you move or add furniture or carpet? Was the litter changed to a different type or brand? Was the litterbox moved? Cats HATE change, and sometimes even the smallest change can put a cat off from using the litterbox.

De-clawing a cat will also put a cat off using the litterbox, as will other painful health issues such as urinary infections. This is because a cat will associate the pain with the litterbox, so will start to toilet in a different place (usually somewhere softer like a bed or furniture).

Answer 4

Well your cat might not no where the litter box is. So pick him/her up and bring him/her to the litter box. Make sure that the litter box isn't in a hiding place. If your cat still keeps not going to the litter box go see your vet.

Answer 5

A litter box is a partially closed box that is filled with cat litter. This box is that the defecation ground for your cat. There are 3 advantages of using an cat litter box that you may start to expertise:-

1 Cat litter boxes are long-lasting.

2 Cat litter boxes are easy to clean.

3 Cat litter boxes keep your cat healthy.

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Answer 6

When a cat is trained, it uses the litter box whenever it has to get rid of waste materials.

Answer 7

They stop using it if it is full & not cleaned regularly. Cats like to be clean.

Answer 8

who knows for sure?

Answer 9

a cat wont use a litterbox if its dirty