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Cats & Litter Box: if you're having litter box problems or in need of litter box training, this page is for you and all those who went through the same issues you're experiencing. Use other cat lovers knowledge to find anything about the topic: cats & litter & box.

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Lynn C.

self cleaning litter box

I want to get one of these and was wondering what type to get. My niece babysat two cats and said these things work great. Read more
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ourstaff

Answered by ourstaff 2 months ago | Thumbs up 0

I have one and I would not get another. They may be a good choice for single cat households but they can make more work if you have more then one. My box beeped very loudly when it got jammed. It g… read more

peachess88

Cat pooping on floor

My daughter has a full grown cat who keeps pooping on the floor and not the box. She has recently moved to a home that had a dog. This cat has never did this in any other homes he has been in. Why would he be doing this now and how does she get him to stop? Read more
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N. Cathy S.

Answered by N. Cathy S. (stevecat511) 3 months ago | Thumbs up 0

It may be that there are residual odors from the dog. I would suggest an enzyme odor remover such as ZeroOdor. You can get it online and it is said to be one of the best odor removers on the market. I… read more

shorty7589

Why would a cat use your bed as a litter box??

On three separate occasions my cat has used my bed as his litter box (doing both duties mind you), of course he does it when I'm not home, because if I was I would NOT allow it...I'm getting tired of washing my blankets and spraying my mattress, and it's coming down to either giving him aw… Read more
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ourstaff

Answered by ourstaff 5 months ago | Thumbs up 3

The cleaning suggestions are good ideas. You could also try spreading a large towel on the bed and putting a bowl of dry food on it (after the cleaning). Most cats won't go where they eat and if the… read more

savannahbomb

Effective multiple cat litter?

I am in search of a cat litter that is earth friendly but it seems like all of the ones that i've tried don't work well at all. They all start to smell horrible after just a few uses. Feline pine, swheat scoop, the recycled news paper kind... they all LOOK like they'd be good but for havin… Read more
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hgtrader

Answered by hgtrader 11 months ago | Thumbs up 1

I think scoop-away is the best. read more

glassterne

What is your favorite/the best cat litter?

I still have not found a brand of cat litter I am satisfied with. I ideally would like non-clay litter, however, all of the flushable kinds I have tried STINK, even with regular cleaning. I also have tried a few brands of clay litter, but it seems like I cann… Read more
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donna w.

Answered by donna w. (dweyer) 11 months ago | Thumbs up 1

someone mentioned cat attract - which is great litter, and there's a less pricy version called prescious cat by the same folks. it's essentially cat attract without the herbs and stuff. my kitties u… read more

Meghan S.

cat litter

i just adopted a new kitten and ive been trying different cat litters i was wonder what anyone would suggest that would eliminate the odor of the cat box ive tried arm n hammer but it still smells bad please help Read more
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Jerry M.

Answered by Jerry M. (jamannor) 5 months ago | Thumbs up 1

We swear by fresh step (multiple cat/scoopable clumping)... Sometimes we have gone with other brands since they are cheaper. But my wife has a sensitive nose and the other ones are horrible smelling… read more

Sherie  F.

How do I stop the odor of our cat's litter box from being so strong?

I change the litter box everyday and for some reason the whole room still smells like litter box! Read more
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Stephanie D.

Answered by Stephanie D. (minnie6565) 10 months ago | Thumbs up 2

What kind of litter do you use. I like to use scoopable cat litter. I have found that clay cat litter always smells like litter box even when still in the bag! I have two cats and I like Fresh Step… read more

katelynn H.

litter box prob

are cat uses his litter box but we had moved it to a different room and he knows were its at, lately he has had a few accidents and the litter box stays clean could he be sick? or how do you get him to keep the mess in the box? Read more
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Norman C.

Answered by Norman C. (carlisle) 10 months ago | Thumbs up 1

Move it gradually. You've screwed up his whole routine! Good luck! read more

Terri C.

what is the best automatic litter box

Really like the idea if automatic litter box. Reason is it controls ordors amazingly. I guess that's what I'm looking for-Odor Control! Any suggestions for this. I have 4 cats! Read more
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ourstaff

Answered by ourstaff 10 months ago | Thumbs up 1

I loved the idea of a box that would help with odor problems and cleaning. Then I went out and got one. (You can see the exact model that I purchased in my reviews.) I regret having made the purchas… read more

Sally B.

How can I get my cat to use the litter box?

My cat just refuses to use the litter box. I have used just about every type of litter out there. She is accustomed to going out in our yard, but with it getting colder, she doesn't want to go out as much. I would like to get her use to a box, thinking maybe she will stay in all of the tim… Read more
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Answered by Sue16 11 months ago | Thumbs up 1

Try using some outdoors dirt as kitty litter as it is familiar to her. read more

Anonymous

My cat will no longer use the litter box! HELP!

So my 5 yr old cat has decided he does not need to use a litter box anymore. I have no idea what to do. I can't find where he is going, but it smells. What can I do to get him to start using it again and to get rid of the smell???? Read more
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sharon d.

Answered by sharon d. (3devinecats) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 1

Cats prefer very clean litter boxes,so first,check that out.Sometimes cats don't appreciate any sort of change with the litter brand, new litter box, new placement of the box,sharing with another cat,… read more

litter box training

so i just adopted another kitten she is atleast 2 months old and refused to use the litter box in the bathroom so i bought a smaller one for her and put it in the hallway because thats where she likes to go. and i still cant get her to use it. i dont know what to do my fiance is ready to g… Read more
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mandy r.

Answered by mandy r. (mandycandysandy) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 1

when she goes #2, but it in the litter box & put he kitty in the box to sniff it. you may have to do this a few times. putting the box in the hall where it goes was a good idea. That way the kitty… read more

mysteri0us

My cat will not cover poop in litter box!

Hi everyone, I just adopted two cats from the local humane society and one is expressing dominant behavior by not covering her poop in the litter box. She also expresses dominant behavior over my other cat in other ways. How do I get her to start covering her poop up? Read more
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Jessica H.

Answered by Jessica H. (xoxojessika) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 3

Some cats are just lazy and won't do it, as unfortunately and annoying as it is. It may or may not be a dominance thing; I've heard both ways. But I've also seen cats in a one-pet household do it to… read more

lbd1956

Please help my cat refuses to use the litter box.

We put him in the litter box he jumps out. We changed litters, doesn't work. He will use paper sometimes. He knows to scratch. But he will not use the litter box. Thanks' lbd1956 Read more
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Karie  B.

Answered by Karie B. (kluvseddie) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 1

try shredding some paper and putting it in the litter box. Is your litter box enclosed or open some cats dont like the enclosed ones. read more

How do I stop my cat from urinating outside the litter box?

My cat, Sakari, started off using the litter box with no problems. The I got this older cat, Mosi, and Mosi started urinating out side the litter box. This new cat is no longer in the home she had to be put down because she was sick. The Sakari started urinating where Mosi had gone. I h… Read more
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Stephanie

Answered by Stephanie (MeepsandMunch) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 4

I agree, it is a territorial thing when your second cat started doing it. But as far as the first, older cat... I would get the vet to check for any kidney problems. I had a cat who started doing that… read more

shelley85

Not using the litter box

My mother cat of 5 litters keeps going #2 on the carpet. She has used the litter box before but rarely. She is very needy, wanting petted all the time. She behaves very well otherwise. She is 7+ years old. Any suggestions? We try to pay attention to her as much as we can, thinking maybe th… Read more
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Percysmom

Answered by Percysmom 1 year ago | Thumbs up 5

When you say, she has used the litter box before but rarely, does that mean that she has always behavied this way or is this a new behavior? If the behavior is new you shoud firstly have her vet check… read more

Brenda P.

What is the best way to keep area around litter box tidy?

I live in an apartment and unfortuneatly the only place to put the litter box is in a carpeted room. I am worried about keeping the carpet clean with the cat kicking litter out of the box. Any suggestions? Read more
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Melody

Answered by Melody (MelodyJ) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 5

I have placed an astroturf (the thick kind) "welcome" mat, sized a little larger, under the litter box. The litter goes into the fake "grass" and "holds it". I then every few days take the mat out a… read more

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colemackin

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natural cat litter a pain

Posted by: colemackin | Posted on: 08/28/09 at 9:59am

I went out to buy that cat litter that is made of naturally processed wheat thinking this would be a great substitute for the clay litter. Wrong. It brought ants into my house. They came for the wheat in the litter and now I have an ant problem in my house. Back to clay for now. read more

Lisa B.

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litter box

Posted by: Lisann326 | Posted on: 07/22/09 at 9:49am

Hi Lisa Bennett, Does your cat sometimes urinate OUTSIDE the litter box? It's a common problem with cats. In fact, it's something my subscribers ask me about all the time. Inappropriate urination is a big problem, and one of the most common reasons house cats are relinquished to shelters or "put outside". Thinking outside the box is a good thing, but URINATING outside the box? Not so m… read more

Diane A.

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Makeshift Litter Box Is Doing Wonders

Posted by: mamacita3672 | Posted on: 11/9/08 at 8:37pm

Tried all kinds of litter boxes with our two cats, including the Littermaid automatic box and the Breeze litter system. Tried two and three litter boxes at the same time ... tried changing out the litter once a day, even twice a day, to no avail. One of our cats (we suspect it was Noel) kept missing the mark -- peeing outside the box. We took both our cats to the vet and he ruled out any medica… read more

Diane

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Spray away litter box smells

Posted by: AnimalAvenger | Posted on: 09/22/08 at 10:12pm

Spray away litter box smells This is an indelicate subject, but one cat owners have to contend with. It's easy to find the litter box in hot weather - just follow your nose. SmartScoop Odor Control Litter Box Spray may help. It has natural enzymes that the company says break down those bad smells. You can spray it in the clean litter box, and it remains dormant until the cat does its busines… read more

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Any help for a serial litter box misser?

Posted by: Rothycat | Posted on: 09/16/08 at 6:05pm

I know this isn't offering any training help, but I could use some training advice of my own. I have a three year old orange tabby named Stewart, who is, shall we say, a late bloomer at best. At worst I'd say he has the mental capacity of an earwig. I adore Stewart, both of my kitties are rescues, but Stew has some issues. I don't know if I'd call him special needs, but he can't drink unassis… read more

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Litter Box Training For Green Guys

Posted by: wiskerkisses | Posted on: 07/29/08 at 2:47pm

I woke up this morning to find one of Twiggy's Green Guys (her favorite green fuzzy toy mouse) in her litter box. Now, in the past she has dropped them in to her water dish (to drink, bathe or drown them - who knows), and she has put them up on the window sill (perhaps to show them the birds outside?). This, however is the first time she put one in her litter box. It wasn't as if she had covered h… read more

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Cats not using their litter box!!!

Posted by: anjelliclecats | Posted on: 06/20/08 at 4:06pm

What to do! Oh this is awful and so many of us have had to deal with it. What are your thoughts? How did you solve your kitties litter box problem? Retain the kitty. Cage the kitty to retrain. What was your resolution? read more

Rod F.

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Kevin's Tips On Litter Box Clean up

Posted by: r2english | Posted on: 02/17/08 at 12:22pm

The LitterHouse is a fully enclosed litter box for cats that adds warmth and charm to any room in your home. Inorder to keep your cat happy here are some important cleaning tips. First, use the handles disguised as gable vents on each side to lift the house assembly from the litter pan. Second, disconnect the 1/2 inch walkway from the pan. This walkway collects litter from your kittens paws making… read more

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using the litter box

using the litter box

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Posted on: 04/08/08
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Kevin Puts Litter Into Litter Box

Posted by: r2english | On: 04/08/08 | Comments: 0

Litter Robot - Automated Litter Box

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