Pets: Solving cat litter-box problems
03.10.11
Did you differentiate inappropriate elimination -- i.e. outside of the litter box -- is a hackneyed concern and is one of the most frequent reasons cats are relinquished to fleshly shelters? Fortunately, many litter-box problems can be resolved with simple changes and some sleuthing to condition the root of the problem.
First consult your vet erinarian
Any time there is an discourteous behavioral change in your pet, it is essential to first visit your veterinarian to settle on if there is a medical reason. A change in litter-box habits may be the result of a urinary territory infection or gastrointestinal upset. A cat experiencing a health uncontrollable may quickly associate the litter box with the painful feeling experienced when dispiriting to relieve himself. If this occurs, your kitty may develop an aversion to the litter box and settle upon an alternative place to potty -- usually one that is questionable for humans.
Litter-box aversion
Litter-box aversion may develop if your cat has experienced an unpleasant sense in the litter box. This could be the result of painful elimination in the box due to a health problem or a disagreeable experience such as a loud noise or altercation with another cat or a dog while using the box. If your cat has developed an loathing to the litter box, replace the entire box, place it in a new safe location and use a toned litter type.
Source: Daily Camera