Cat Litter Box Problems? 9 Reasons Cats Snub the Box & What To Do

Cat Litter Box Problems? 9 Reasons Cats Snub the Box & What To Do

Cat litter box problems pose the number one reason cats lose their homes and end up in animal shelters. That's also the top reason an adopted kitten or cat gets returned. How sad! It's important to keep in mind ways to prevent litter box problems from the moment you bring home the new kitten.

People want cats to stop peeing on the carpet, pooping outside the litter box, and spraying urine -- especially peeing on your bed! But there is no single reason for hit-or-miss potty problems, and therefore, no single "cure" for bad behavior, but you can find out what to do with these common reasons cats snub the box. Note: I added one, in honor of Shadow-Pup!

Folks generally assume that any litter box issue is due to a behavior problem, but you CANNOT separate health from behavior. The two go together like ... like... laps and cats, or kittens and toys. Here are a few of the many reasons cats snub the litter box and develop litter box problems.

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