There are three important litter box considerations to account for whether you're a new kitten owner, or someone who has had a cat for a while. If kitty isn't happy with any or all three of these, you may find she'll start urinating outside the box.
1. Litter Box Location:
Location is all-important in real estate. The litter box location is important to your kitty. As an owner, you need to be certain her box is in a quiet location, away from traffic and noise. Ideally, a room that is seldom visited, such as the basement or laundry room is a good choice.
Cats need to be left alone while tending to their business. A child's room, the hallway by the front door, or the family room may be too noisy for her.
2. Litter Box Type:
New cat litter boxes are marketed constantly. The final decision may rest with kitty. If you buy her a box, and she doesn't use it, think about the way she does her business. For example, my boy, JJ (who is fixed), urinates standing up. He's 14 years old, and it may be too much effort for him to squat. We have tall sided, and hooded litter boxes to accommodate the splash on the back wall.
You may consider the mechanical, self-cleaning litter box. They rake the results of kitty's visit into a small container. The drawbacks are that your cat may be scared of the motor noise. If so, she won't use it. The rakes, or tines, need to be cleaned regularly. They're close together, and can be a real trial to clean properly. What if you lose electrical power for an extended period of time? The motor won't operate, and the box won't get scooped, if you forget!
Bottom line? Observe your kitty doing her business, and formulate a strategy about the best box to buy.
3. Cat Litter:
There are lots of different types of cat litter you can purchase. There are different blends of clay; some are perfumed, some are not. Again, your cat may decide for you. If you purchase a certain brand, and kitty eliminates somewhere else, you'll need to experiment with different types until you and she agree on what will be used.
Perfumed, or scented litter is for us humans, not the cat! Some cats will refuse to patronize a box with heavily scented litter. As bad as the smell may be for you and your family, the end goal is find the right litter she'll use every time.
About The Author
Nancy E. Wigal
Cat Urine Odor Advisor
www.cat-urine-odor-advisor.com
The Cat Urine Odor Advisor offers solutions, resources, and materials that work together to get rid of cat urine odor in your home. www.cat-urine-odor-advisor.com
no-contract cleaning service Des Plaines ..What is Canine Distemper?Canine distemper is a highly contagios disease... Read More
Choosing a dog is a fun adventure. The search for... Read More
Cryptorchidism is peculiar to male dogs and a condition present... Read More
Before we talk about using the essential oils, we first... Read More
Over the past decade, breed rescue groups have become a... Read More
Even if you have the perfect first aid kit for... Read More
Whether you are searching for something to say "Happy Birthday"... Read More
Wondering how to begin crate training your puppy or dog,... Read More
BackgroundSilkworms are the larva of a moth (Bombyx mori) native... Read More
Cats need only be provided with decent shelter, food and... Read More
When I first started my interest in reptiles I was... Read More
In part one we talked about forming good behavior traits... Read More
Get to know your beloved dog better with these insightful... Read More
The treatment for heartworms is different for cats and dogs.... Read More
There is a dangerous problem that horse owners should be... Read More
My love of horses began at the age of 11... Read More
The Discus fish has its habitat in the South American... Read More
Just like children, westie puppies learn through play. Playing games... Read More
Is your cat talking to you?Many cat lovers claim that... Read More
Which kind is your pet? The pooch who is the... Read More
Ever had a hankering for a certain breed of dog?... Read More
Pets can enjoy the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy as much... Read More
Grooming means taking care of the physical maintenance of the... Read More
Purebred dogs of all breeds can be found in shelters,... Read More
a) GrowlingIf your rabbit growls or grunts at you, she... Read More
bathroom cleaning service Lake Forest .."Your cat has feline diabetes." If this is your vet's... Read More
You can't imagine the kind of varieties of Goldfish there... Read More
For some 25 years I have alerted the public to... Read More
Show an uninformed dog lover a photo of a Westie,... Read More
Occasionally watching Animal Planet does have its advantage. You can... Read More
Although many horsemen and trainers extol the virtues of the... Read More
Bringing home a Pug can change our life, but it... Read More
One of the reasons I strongly encourage horse owners to... Read More
Do you have some adult discus fish and want to... Read More
You may wish to consider a chinchilla as a possible... Read More
Ringworm is an annoying, highly contagious fungal disorder that is... Read More
You do clean your house don't you? Well you have... Read More
If your life is so busy you literally only have... Read More
How do you build a goldfish pond outdoors?The tools you... Read More
While your friends and family are amazed that you're raising... Read More
Weaning puppies is a perfectly natural process. Mamma dogs have... Read More
Why does one breed appeal to a person over another?... Read More
Chocolate. Who can resist it?Your dogs health depends on it!... Read More
When selecting the best dry food for your dog, why... Read More
Keeping a fish tank is a wonderful and relaxing hobby,... Read More
Opening your heart to a Pomeranian can be fun, but... Read More
If you are thinking of adding a dog to your... Read More
You might think the most important bit of dog health... Read More
The American Kennel Club recognizes 150 different dog breeds. There... Read More
When we talk about hypoallergenic dogs, we mean that they... Read More
Pet |