As a veterinarian I am often surprised by how infrequently clients will ask about their cat who is not depositing their stool or urine in the litter box. I have learned over the many years I have been in practice to ask specifically if the cat is getting all the waste in the box. … Continued
Tag: litter box problems
Litter Box Happiness – For Cats of All Ages
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One of the leading complaints from cat owners is elimination outside of the litter box. Dr. Nicholas Dodman DVM, ACVB, of the Animal Behavior Clinic at Tufts University, reports up to 4% of cats in United States Households (3 million out of 75 million) urinate outside of the litter box weekly, with 1% urinating … Continued
Covered or Uncovered Litterboxes: Do Cats Have a Preference?
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Most of you have probably heard that cats don’t like pottying in covered litter boxes; which is what this setup was, in essence. But according to a recent study, this assumption may be wrong.
Litter Box Problems Could Be Due to Physical Ailment
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If your cat has started pooping outside the litter box, a physical ailment could be to blame. Dr Yin outlines some common medical causes for kitty’s litter box mishaps.
What to Do When Your Cat Poops Outside the Box
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While most cats are fastidious about pooping and urinating in their litter box, it’s common for cats to poop outside the box some time during their life. Here are some tips for dealing with such stinky situations.