Litter Box Problems

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Litter Box Problems

by a reader

Our cat Lulu is six months old and has been using the litter box up until last week. We were on vacation and she decided to use my closet and bathtub as her litterbox instead.

We do have another cat, Pumpkin, and he is a 1-year-old. They get along well and play together.

Any suggestions on getting Lulu back on track with the litterbox? She has been using it since we got back, but sometimes she goes just outside the box.

ANSWER:

I would recommend you read "Litter Box Problems" under our Cat Behavior section and apply it to your own situation. I'm not in any way avoiding giving your question personal attention, but much of what you need to know is either under the Behavior section or Urinary Tract section. After reading and trying those suggestions, feel free to write back if you still have problems or further questions.

Thank you for writing!!!!!
Dr. Neely

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Litter Box Problems

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Oct 20, 2011

annoying but so irresistible!!
by: Anonymous

My kitten is 11 months old and we live in an apartment. He was not alone though we also had to his brother but we had to give him to my grandpa cause we couldn't keep 2 kittens. Now the cat at my grandpa's name is Jasper and he is wonderful
he walks outside everyday and comes back at home for food and he uses his litter tray to poop and pee. Now the one at my house is named Jet and he is an adorable kitten just like his brother but he only uses his litter to pee and poops outside
his litter is washed very cleanly and regularly and he has 2 litters!!!
and i have to pick it up everyday we bought a special litter and litter tray the vet suggested but it didn't work any suggestions!!!
please i am desperate

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Jul 31, 2010

Litter Box Problems
by: Douglas Johnson

We have 3 litter boxes and 3 cats, one of whom is rather elderly and decided quite suddenly that she would not use the covered litter-box. We resorted to newspaper on the floor around the box for a few weeks but eventually became very concerned and frustrated.

Recently we have removed the lid from the litter-box and this seems to have solved the problem. As far as we know, she had never felt a problem with using the covered box before but this developed suddenly - conceivably just after her sister died six months ago.

Anyway, I am sure that the solution was to remove the cover from the litter-box, leaving it open.

I hope this is helpful.

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