Is Kitty Avoiding The Litter Box?
When a cat or kitten reverts back to urinating or defecating in places other than where it has been trained to go, something is wrong. First, be sure you are cleaning out the litter box often enough so it stays pleasant for the cat. No one likes a dirty toilet! This may solve the problem. If not, take your cat for a checkup. Some physical problem might be making it hard for your cat to make it to the box in time. After having your cat checked by a veterinarian for physical causes to this cat behavior, there are other ways to help your cat back to toileting where it should. Some cats feel a lot of stress and anxiety. This stress can contribute to other cat behavior problems, like depression or litter box avoidance. If these symptoms (of stress and anxiety) appear suddenly, first check the cat’s heath with the vet. If the health of the cat is good, it is time to think about what things in the cat’s environment could be contributing to the stress level.
