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Eliminate Litter Box Rejection
Every cat parent will eventually face it, a litter box mishap. It might be something simple like poop right outside the litter box or something such as inappropriate urinating on carpets, but eventually something will happen.
This is nothing to be angry over, because cats make mistakes too or they get sick. Read along to find some troubleshooting tips to help you clear up some of the more common problems.
If your cat has stopped using her litter box then there is something she is trying to tell you.
First, you will want to rule out whether it is a medical issue. If urination occurs outside of the box or in odd places then you should always have your cat evaluated by a veterinarian to make sure it isn’t medical.
Cats, like humans are prone to urinary tract infections and they are not pleasant experiences for either, so your kitty will need prompt treatment to alleviate discomfort.
Once your cat has been given a clean bill of health then the next step is to study her litter boxes.
Litter pans should be scooped every day and at the very least twice a day. They should be free of debris or dirty litter on the sides and bottom of the pan. In addition, litter should be dumped out and boxes cleaned every month to keep them fresh and sanitary.
If these suggestions have not been adhered to, then start now.
A helpful tip to prevent odors is to keep some paper towels and an opaque spray bottle full of bleach and water by your litter boxes so you can clean them daily.
When you are doing your daily rounds of scooping out dirty litter is a great time to clean the sides and bottom of your boxes.
You also need to be sure you have enough litter boxes to go around. As a general rule, you should have at least one litter box per cat in your home plus one extra. So if you have two cats then you should have three litter boxes at home.
Something else that you should look out for is the fact that any changes you make to your cat’s litter or box area has the potential to cause inappropriate elimination. It is perfectly okay to switch brands but you should do so gradually.
Some cats have been known to stick their noses up at certain litter because they don’t like the smell or even the way it feels on their paws!
Whenever you make major changes keep this in mind so you can go back to what you were doing before the accidents started to occur.
If you keep her litter box clean and tidy as well as stay consistent, you should be on your way to a clean and happy household.
An automatic litter box can help lighten your cleaning duties at home. You might also be interested in a cat water fountain to promote proper hydration and a healthy urinary tract in your kitty.
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