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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.
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