8 Reasons your Kitty won't use the Litter Box!

The Top 8 Reasons Why Your Kitty Won’t Use the Litter Box

Do it yourself favorite home remedies for cats. e Do you have a cat who won't use the litter box? This is a frustrating problem we hear about a lot. There are loads of reasons that cats refuse to use their litter box. Litter box avoidance and inappropriate elimination (urinating outside the litter box) is common. It may mean that the litter box facilities are sub par, that there's a medical problem or, in the case of marking behavior, that your cat is trying to signal something. Today, we're looking at 8 of the most common reasons we see for cats to avoid the litter box:   1.    Dirty Litter Box 2.    Litter Box Location 3.    Changes in the Litter Box 4.    Litter Box Size and Shape 5.    Environmental Changes 6.    Territorial Disputes 7.    Overcrowding 8.    Your Cat is Exhibiting Marking Behavior Punishing your cat for inappropriate elimination will not solve the problem. It will only teach him or her to fear and avoid you, and eliminate when you're not around. In fact, it can actually make the problem worse, since inappropriate elimination is often caused by stress, and punishment will only add to her stress level. Take a close look at each of these eight potential hurdlesand see if you can find a solution to help your cat. P.S.: Think improving your litter box care will help solve the problem? We wrote a great piece on the fine art of litter box care. P.P.S.: Please share these articles with your cat loving friends. I've actually seen these articles save lives but fixing problems.

Feline Behavior - Scent Marking by Cats

Feline Behavior - Scent Marking by Cats

The behavior I want to talk about today is one that can drive cat owners absolutely nuts. I hear about it all the time: a cat in the household is urinating somewhere but the owners don't know where or, more importantly, WHY their normally sweet kitty is being so very, very bad.  The classic behavior of a feline urine marker involves backing their butt up against a wall or vertical surface, doing a little tail twitch, and spraying. Gross. This is a classic sign of “marking territory” but why do cats do that?  We have an answer in our new article on Feline Scent Marking. It just might have the answers you need to finally rid of your kitty of this frustrating behavior. Even if your cat is perfectly behaved, it's a good idea to read it anyway; there's a lot of really interesting information inside. I hope you gives you some insight into your cat's behavior.