How Can I Train My Cat to Use the Litter Box After Recovering From a Bladder Infection?
If your cat has recently suffered from a bladder infection, it might refuse to use the litter box. According to DrWhiteley.com, litter box protesting is often common after a bout with bladder troubles, as cats will often associate the pain they felt while urinating with the actual box. Therefore, the cat will avoid using–or sometimes even going near–the box, for fear the pain will return. Fortunately, there are ways in which to entice kitty to go back to the litter box again. Use a product that attracts cats back to the box, suggests the Stanford Cat Network. Look for litter that encourages cats to use the litter box at your pet store. These types of litters contain textures and particle sizes that cats typically feel comfortable using. Place a pheromone diffuser in the area of the litter box. Pheromones are naturally-occurring hormones that provide a sense of well-being to most felines. Placing a diffuser by the box will likely make the feline feel more comfortable and at ease elimi
