How Do You Prevent Litter Box Problems?
Under normal conditions, your cat will like to use her litter box. Changes in your cat’s litter box behavior can almost always be traced to a medical condition, stress, or something she dislikes about her litter box environment. If your cat suddenly stops using the litter box, don’t fall for the fallacy that she is just being stubborn, or that she is “missing the box” out of spite. Fortunately, a little know-how and preventive maintenance can greatly reduce the chance of litter box problems. But First: • Never punish or yell at your cat for not using her litter box; that only makes things worse. Likewise, picking up a cat and throwing it in the litter box will only cause more box avoidance. • Any acute or prolonged signs of litter box difficulties, such as urinating more frequently, avoiding the litter box, or straining, could indicate an urgent medical condition; call your vet right away. The Perfect Litter Box Environment • Provide Enough Litter Boxes. The ideal recommended number is
