Does Your Cat Using Their Litter Box?

Most indoor cats have no problems learning to use their litter box.

Cat litter box

There are many brands and types of waste on the market from which to choose. It agglomeration, uncrowded, crystals, scented, unscented, shredded newspaper and pellets. Your cat may have preferences. She may have been used to use a type of waste and for some reason you decided to change. All reasons are good; it's just that your kitten did not like the change.

The most practical litter for your cat and keep the clean sand is clumping litter with no aroma. Cat is also preferred fine to medium texture, and 1 "to 2" in depth.

Cleaning Litter

Your cat loves a clean litter box, we prefer to use a clean bathroom. Your cat is almost the same way. She prefers a clean litter box without the smell of waste disposal or any other cat.

The cat box should be cleaned at least once a day, at least. The litter box should have all waste removed and the box should be carefully cleaned weekly. Use an unscented soap and / or baking soda to clean the litter box. The coating must be changed every week, fill it with clean sand 1 "to 2".

Litter boxes

You should have a litter box for each cat in your house, plus an additional box. It should also be one on every floor of your home, especially if you have an older cat with arthritis or a disabled cat can not run fast enough to get from one floor to another and to the litter box.

There are many types of litter boxes available for purchase, so make sure you choose is large enough for your cat.

1. A style is an open box with sides of about 4 "tall.

 
2. There are cases with lids or domes that fit over the box with a front opening.

Cats should use it to jump.

3. Self-cleaning litter boxes are another option. This can help in the daily cleaning process, but remember that still needs to be washed once a week and replaced stretcher. There is an additional cost because you need to continually buy the bags in which the waste is deposited, the bags should be changed regularly.

4. You can also a storage box in transparent plastic sweater.

For your cat decides not to use the litter box.

If your kitten decides to eliminate in a place other than the litter box, do not scold or punish, because it does not solve the problem. The situation could be the cat is under stress seen for several reasons: a change of domicile or be treated in a kennel; a new person in the house, like a baby; you can have a new routine, their working hours; or a new pet, a cat or a dog, came home.

Another factor may be that this may have a medical problem. Cat urinary tract infections are somewhat common, or it may be a blockage that male cats the most commonly purchased. You may notice your cat meowing in pain when he eliminates or you may notice blood in the urine that you clean your cat box. In this case, a veterinarian should be contacted immediately because this could be a very serious problem that must be supported.

Sometimes your cat may not be comfortable with the location of the chat box. Clean the area where the deletion occurred.

If your cat eliminate somewhere in your home that are not in the chat area, please remain calm and not to hurt or punish the cat. Clean the area with an ammonia-free deodorant. Different types can be purchased in a store or online for this purpose. Once urine has an ammonia odor, cats may wish to reuse this field. Put your food and lean zone water will also help because they do not want their bathroom duties near his food.

Things to remember:

1. Your cat stops using their litter box to annoy you or cause you pain or problems.

2. If you are a multi-cat household, make sure you have enough litter boxes for all your cats.

3. Some cats will use a cat door so they can go out and use the dirt. A case where the issue is resolved.

4. Use a product called Feliway that helps reduce the stress of your feline. Any product that broadcasts a synthetic pheromone will help your kitten to reduce your stress.

5. Clean the cat litter box every day at least. Change the litter and clean the weekly chat box. Do not be lazy with a product that covers the smell of the litter box.

It does not seek to be a bad cat, she is simply expressing his discomfort, if your health or because of stress. Be patient and kind to each pet in your home. You've invited to be part of your family. The well-kept cat is a happy and loving cat.

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