Cats Behaving Badly-My cat has stopped using the litter tray!
Many elimination problems result from a litter tray not being sufficiently pristine for your cat’s highly refined sense of smell and cleanliness. Try using less litter in the tray (around 2 cm) and then discarding this daily, washing out the tray and replacing the litter. You may even need to experiment with different types of litter until you find the one your cat likes best. Often problems occur when owners change the type of litter for whatever reason, so if you have changed brand, try changing back to the litter puss used to use.
Cats like privacy, so I recommend a hooded litter tray and place the tray in a nice quiet spot away from the cat’s eating area. If you have a large or multi-storey house, or if puss is old or arthritic, you may need to have a few strategically placed litter trays. Elimination problems are also often a sign of stress, so you need to look at what changes have taken place in your household, such as moving house or the arrival of new animals. Try and give puss a calm and consistent environment.
It is also important to check with your vet to make sure there is no underlying medical cause.
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