Cats are fussy creatures and their fussiness extends to their litter box. If your kitty appears to be having litter box problems and eliminating somewhere else other than the litter box, here are some management tips that you can try.
Take steps to determine what type of litter, surfaces, or textures your kitty likes to eliminate in. Their extra-sensitive senses of touch and smell have an influence on their reaction to the type of litter in their litter box. Cats that have been used to a certain type of litter may dislike the scent or texture of a different litter.
Cats also have preferences when it comes to locations where they like to eliminate. If they are not comfortable with the location of their litter box, they won’t hesitate to avoid it.
Senior pets suffer from joint pains and they may find it difficult to use litter box with high sides or those with top-entry designs.
Sudden changes in your pet’s elimination habits should be brought to the attention of a veterinarians Scottsdale, AZ.
