can someone give me some advice on making my cat use the liter box?
Sunday, February 14th, 2010 at
9:32 pm
my boy kitten, 5 months old, has not used the cat box since he was about 9 weeks. i did use clumping litter when he did use it and i slowly switched the kittens to crystal litter. some time after that he stopped using the box. the other kittens dont have any problem using the box and i dont understand why he wont use it. i have resorted to putting news paper and puppy paper near the box because he will go near it. can someone please help me?
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There are numerous reasons for this. Cats are particular about the litter box and some more than others. Make sure the box is absolutely clean. Since you have more than one cat you may want to have more than one litter box. The cat could also have a medical problem you may not be aware of and is avoiding the litter box for that reason. If they experience pain while using a litter box many will associate pain with the box. Make sure the box is in a quiet private place and easily accessible to the cat. You also mentioned you changed litter brand. This could also be a reason. Some cats are just more particular than others when it comes to using a litter box.
i say just lock the kitty in a room with the kitty box
hell eventually go
or wenever hes about to go potty put him in the kitty box
What i did to train my cats, is that when they poooped anywhere, I would get that poop and put it in the litter box. Then the next time they pooop they will follow their smelll
what we did was with my cat was
we put the litter tray in the kitchen with that stuff in it and really when she needed you no what she just new where to put it
also when they get used to it they bury it outside only there wee in you garden and poo in the neighbours garden
unfortunately some cats can be selfish.and not want to share with other kittens. try setting up another litter box.with the litter you were previously using. sometime when kittens get use to one thing they have a strange way of telling us.they refuse to use or eat something else.other than what they are already use to.when you set up the other litter. place his poop in it. so that he knows it’s for his use. and possibly the other kittens as well if he allows it. keep your fingers crossed. good luck!
Sheba jack has already mentioned this, but I would recommend you have a litter tray/box per cat. I know it sounds a lot but there could be all sorts of reasons why he is not using it. Dot them round the house if possible as one thing we found with one of our cats was that she wasnt being allowed to use it by the other 2! So if they are round the house then he is never stuck in a corner needing a wee and then not being able to go. THe other thing is that anywhere he has had a wee or a poo that is outside the litter tray, clean up as much as possible then sprinkle bicarb of soda, leave for a bit and then hoover up, this removes the smell without any harsh chemicals and such and discourages him from using that spot again. Sorry for long winded answer but I sooo know what you are going through here!