Tue, Nov 3rd 2009, 09:05 GMT

It's common for cats with medical problems to begin eliminating outside of their litter box. For example, a urinary tract infection or crystals in the urine can make urination painful�and both are serious conditions that require medical attention. Cats often associate this pain with the litter box and begin to avoid it. So if your cat has a house-soiling problem, check with your veterinarian first to rule out any medical problems. Cats don't always act sick, even when they are, and only a trip to the veterinarian for a thorough physical examination can rule out a medical problem. If you can rule out a medical problem, you should check out this website for more suggestions on how to solve the problem:http://catinfo.org/litterbox.htm

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♥ Tasha ♥
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2009, 08:51 GMT

Cats stop using the litter box for 2 main reasons. One is stress and the other is a healh issue like an infection. First, you need to take her to the vet for a complete exam, including a urine culture. Secondly, you need to research what's going on with her. Is she being ignored? That will cause her to use her feces and urine to let you know she's not pleased at being ignored. She may not like where the box is. Cats need privacy when they "go". If you know she needs a pristine clean box, then you may have to scoop AM and PM. An automatic box will not make her use the box. And, they are a pain to clean, much more difficult than a regular litter pan. I know, I had one. Think hard about what's going on in her life right now, and even something that seems unimportant to you could be a big deal to her. If you have to give her up for not using the box, I can almost guarantee you she will not find another home.

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Izadore (Izzie)
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