My cat won t use the litter box and is going on my floor such simple words but such a complex problem.
How to get floors back after cat litter.
Using a premium clumping litter helps to control odors much better and the clumps don t break down but oh boy do they stick.
Common reasons why your senior cat is not using the litter box.
Truffles pictured here gets litter or bits of poop stuck on her back end and her mom is wondering what she can do about it.
To keep kitty litter from clumping in your cat s paws try placing a plastic or silicone mat right outside the entrance to your cat s litter box which will trap some of the litter when your cat walks on it.
If you bought a different kind of litter introduce it slowly.
If the old type of litter is no longer available buy two or three new types.
You will see how easy it is to clean the cat s litter box after this.
A sturdy long handled cat litter scoop is an answer for those who don t have other options.
It enables anyone with a bad back or other physical ailments to keep their cat s pan scooped.
Also use a non clumping litter since it will stick less than clumping litter.
This long handled scoop for cleaning the cat litter box works like a charm.
Cats usually find it easier to adjust to unscented litter with a similar texture to their old litter.
Jackson galaxy a cat behavior and wellness expert host of animal planet s my cat from hell and a new york times best selling author says that a sudden change in behavior like an elderly cat pooping on the floor can be a small hint of a larger issue.
No matter where you keep your cat s litter box somehow litter ends up everywhere on the floors in your shoes even.
Cat litter tracking is one of the most common complaints cat owners have.
Is the litter box located near your cats food or where your cat drinks.
For the cat inappropriate urination or defecation is a cry for help.
Switch to new litter gradually.
I had a long handled comb for my hair after major neck surgery.
Pretty much common sense.
Change the cat litter usage.
Cats can suffer from arthritis and this could be a reason for your cat pooping on the floor.
Truffles mom and i exchanged a few e mails i suggested a diet change as my experience has been with readers that there is a sticky poop issue when dry food is in the diet.
If your cat refuses to use the litter box this is something you should not ignore.
Another location you should avoid putting the litter box.
For you it s a frustrating inconvenience.
Mix a little of it in with the old type and gradually increase the proportion each time you change the litter box.
I was surprised at how deep this guide goes because you learn things i don t think you d find over the internet about why cats stop using the litter box.