Cats not using the litter box is one of the top complaints of cat owners. Why don’t cats want to use the litter box? What can I do to quickly solve the problem? Fortunately many people have been in your shoes before, so there are lots of answers out there.
Cat behavior problems are one of the main reasons why cats are given over to shelters by their owners. The two most common cat behavior problems involve the cat not using the litter box, and feline aggression.
Cats not using the litter box can be divided into two primary categories; medical and non medical causes. Medical causes could include common diseases like feline lower urinary tract syndrome or lower urinary tract syndromes. Common signs of these are cats frequently urinating in small amounts or painful urinating.
Non-medical causes of cats not using the litter box are primarily due to stress. This stress could be from a new baby or visitor in the house, or even something seemingly as minor as a change in the household routine.
Some causes of cats not using the litter box, have nothing to do with them but with us. Sometimes we forget and close the door leading to the litter box shutting off access to use the litter box. Sometimes we place litter boxes near noisy washing machines that scare the cat away.
Whenever you encounter your cat not using the litter box you should first seek veterinary help. They are the experts in ruling out medical versus non-medical causes of behavior problems.
Luke Blaise
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Investigating Litter Box Issues
When a cat stops using the litter box and starts using your bed or couch it becomes a very frustrating experience for the cat owner. By taking some simple steps to investigate the litter box issue you might find an easy solution.
Cats can stop using the litter box for any number of reasons. Some are health related and some can be pure behavioral, and some can be neither.
Forget the litter box all together by training your cat to use the toilet!
One of the most common reasons for a cat to stop using the litter box might be due to a urinary tract infection. Signs of this might be frequent urination, straining to urinate, or blood in the urine. If your cat is showing these signs you should seek veterinarian assistance.
If your cat has a really sudden behavior change and stops using the litter also seek veterinary help because this might be due to a hormonal problem.
If your cat is older, your litter box might have sides that are too high for your cat to jump in and out of the litter box comfortably. If you have large heavy cat your litter box might be too small for it. There can be many simple reasons why your cat has stopped using the litter box, you just have to try and do some problem solving.
Some other simple reasons why your cat might have stopped using the litter box is because it was placed near a loud washing machine, or maybe the door to the room where the litter box is was accidentally closed.
By taking the time to investigate litter box problems you might find that there is a simple solution. If you need help ask your veterinarian for assistance.
Luke
Cats can stop using the litter box for any number of reasons. Some are health related and some can be pure behavioral, and some can be neither.
Forget the litter box all together by training your cat to use the toilet!
One of the most common reasons for a cat to stop using the litter box might be due to a urinary tract infection. Signs of this might be frequent urination, straining to urinate, or blood in the urine. If your cat is showing these signs you should seek veterinarian assistance.
If your cat has a really sudden behavior change and stops using the litter also seek veterinary help because this might be due to a hormonal problem.
If your cat is older, your litter box might have sides that are too high for your cat to jump in and out of the litter box comfortably. If you have large heavy cat your litter box might be too small for it. There can be many simple reasons why your cat has stopped using the litter box, you just have to try and do some problem solving.
Some other simple reasons why your cat might have stopped using the litter box is because it was placed near a loud washing machine, or maybe the door to the room where the litter box is was accidentally closed.
By taking the time to investigate litter box problems you might find that there is a simple solution. If you need help ask your veterinarian for assistance.
Luke
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