When I clean my kittens litterbox he looks at me like I'm completely insane and jumps in and seems like he's trying to stop me. He'll try to knock the mess off of the scooper or get in and start using the box. What's his deal??
2006-09-20 09:15:17 · 18 answers · asked by coconut 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
He's playing, that;s all. My cats do it to. He knows it as his area and all of a sudden your messing in it, plus seeing the movement of the litter, teases the cat a bit. Gently pick him up and move him out of the way. If the cats ears are flattened and slightly bent backwards, then that does mean he is being aggressive and doesn't like it, in that case I would shut the door when changing the litter, so that he can't see what you are doing But if the ears are straight up, he's happy and just playing around. Cute, cats have personalities too. Have a great day.
2006-09-20 09:26:21 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle Lynn 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This place, the litterbox, is literally (no pun intended!) the only place in the entire house that no one else uses. It belongs to the kitten alone and he resents any disturbance of that space. Wouldn't you? Just work around the little guy and he'll get used to you and the box maintanance.
2006-09-20 09:30:08 · answer #2 · answered by The Mystic One 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats are very territorial and it seems like you havent established dominance. This is a recipe for distruction.
You need to establish strongly that you are in charge and that you will be taking care of whos poop goes where. This cat wants to go in the litter box and wants it to be how he left it when he was done. Very common and must be dealt with by the owner sternly and quickly.
2006-09-20 09:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by jasncab 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My bunny does that, too, when I clean his cage/litterbox everyday.
Basically, it has got his poop and pee in it, which have his smell. To him, it's like you're invading his territory, and taking it away. Try cleaning out the litterbox when he isn't in the room.
2006-09-20 09:19:54 · answer #4 · answered by Eloise 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like he's just being a kitten! What I really love about doing my cat boxes is just as soon as you finish they go in and have a really big poop!!! Aren't cats fun?????
2006-09-20 09:21:44 · answer #5 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It think it a cats natural curiosity mixed with the kittens playfulness. Our kitten does this too.
2006-09-20 09:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Probably he thinks you are playing. The movement of your scoop, the sound of the litter are tempting. It will pass as he grows older.
2006-09-20 10:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry...This is completly normal. Kitten play at it's cutest and most frustrating
2006-09-20 09:22:56 · answer #8 · answered by jakechristian75 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Who knows? Our kitten loves to use the kitty litter as soon as it's been cleaned. Gotta love'em!
2006-09-20 09:19:04 · answer #9 · answered by +bookish+ 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
that is normal. He/she will learn that you are just clean out the litter box
2006-09-20 09:36:07 · answer #10 · answered by dmncprkr 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋