2006-11-12 12:45:48 · 8 answers · asked by AlanL 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
This may be a lil inconvienent depending on where he has started going. But this worked for me. My cat had started going behind our entertainment cabinet and I was about ready to get rid of him. But what had happened was that where his box was, he didn't feel safe while he went. So, my vet suggested putting the box on or near where he was presently going, then after about a week, replace the box with a hooded box. Then give that a few days and put the box back where it was and see if it helps. If not try it again for a longer duration. It only took my cat about a week for the whole transaction and we haven't had a problem since and that was 8 yrs ago. If the box he has now is currently a hooded one, remove the hood and try the same thing. Some feel safer with it and some without the hood. They have to have a 'private' place to go where they don't get interupted. I hope this helps! Good Luck!
2006-11-12 13:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by The cat did it. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you use the word, "re-train," I'm assuming your cat once did use a litter box. If so, you might want to change the brand of litter you're using. Perhaps the smell, texture, or something in the litter is offending or affecting your cat.
Check his paws for cuts too.
Even with that said, I would definitely bring him to a vet.
2006-11-12 13:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by swan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the cat used to the tray - if she looks like she's going to use the carpet take her to her tray. Other ways include holding your cats paws carefully and 'dig' lightly with then in the litter so she gets the idea of digging. If your cat is used to toiletting outside then try putting a layer of soil/garden dirt into the tray. Put the tray in a safe corner away from the food and keep putting her in there, doing the test digging until she gets it. If you move her before she does a wee then she will soon learn.
2006-11-12 12:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by minotaur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are naturally a very clean animal. Once trained in the little box, a cat should never lose that. If your cat is suddenly not using the box, and its an older cat, you may want to make sure he isnt sick. He could be having serious renal failure. take him to the vet~
2006-11-12 12:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Has the cat been declawed? Sometimes when a cat has been declawed they develop arthritis in their paws really bad and it hurts them to dig in their litter box. Check it out and maybe some medicine is in order but, definitely check with your vet.
2006-11-12 13:58:25 · answer #5 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you see about to go pick her up and put her in the litter box and watch to make sure it understands.
2006-11-12 12:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Longo.I had an older male cat and when he developed kidney problems he began using the bath tub to urinate in. I believe they do these things so that you will know there is a problem. Watch for blood in the urine and take him to the vets.
Sorry...............
2006-11-12 12:56:42 · answer #7 · answered by fastlanejiggy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat uses carpet? Oh, dude ...
2006-11-12 12:47:55 · answer #8 · answered by ♀♥♂☮Trippy Hippie☮♂♥♀ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋