We have 2 boxes, one for each but the kitten uses both. My oldest cat refuses to use a litter box that was used by our kitten. So she ends up relieving herself next to the litter boxes. We clean the boxes everyday and she continues to do this. Any Ideas?
2007-02-22 11:28:36 · 11 answers · asked by Nicole H 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
good luck.i had the same problem.my cat would use the other cats litter box and my cat would pee on my little rug...now i have 1in the bathroom and 1 in my bedroom,,,,LOL
2007-02-22 14:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you check, most sites recommend a litter box for each plus an extra one. Beyond that I have no idea.
Is there somewhere the older cat is allowed that the kitten isn't? If there is, put a litter box there exclusively for the older cat.
To be honest it sounds like the older cat is expressing her disapproval of the kitten and is letting you know who the queen of the house is.
2007-02-22 11:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by haveyarn2crochet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like your original/older cat has not been given enough time to adjust to having the kitten around. This means you probably need to separate them if possible. Keep one or the other in a room by themself with their own litter box.
Cats are very territorial you know. Your older cat is just trying to establish his/her territory separate from the kitten. The kitten likewise is establishing it's territory. There lies the rub, or problem if you will. Give the older cat some time to get use to the kitten.
2007-02-22 11:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by Pixie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe use a spray water bottle on the kitten when it uses the wrong litter box, and praise it or give it treats when it uses the right one. Or just toilet train both of them. lol
2007-02-22 11:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas J & Kimberly J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one regular and one enclosed box. One of my cats will only use the regular box, but the other one uses both boxes. That one seems to do #2 mostly in the enclosed box and #1 mostly in the regular box.
2007-02-22 13:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by Mike C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really is particularly unlikely that they are utilizing the tub to deliberately disillusioned you. there is both some thing occurring that they don't like and they attempt to get you to imagine about it/comprehend what it really is OR some type of substitute got here about and they are responding negatively to the substitute without even understanding it. it will be that you used a diverse type of kitty clutter interior the previous (and they don't like the type you're utilizing now,) it will be that the clutter field became in a diverse position interior the previous (and they don't like the position it really is now,) it will be that you're utilizing some type of kin cleanser that irritates them or is poisonous to them (you need to be utilizing organic/organic and organic cleaners besides,) it stands out as the clutter field isn't continually as sparkling as they'd like it to be, it will be that they don't look getting as a lot interest as they pick or sense they favor from you, it will be that someone has moved into your residing house and made some transformations... ... ...the opportunities are infinite! I absolutely have a buddy who leaves her 3 cats on my own interior the residing house for 3 days and nights each and each week because she has to commute for her job. interior the previous, she had a roommate who lived there and took care of the cats at the same time as she became away. at the same time as the roommate moved out, my buddy all set to make money operating from residing house, so all became nicely with the cats. Then, my buddy had to commence travelling for her job lower back and her cats all started doing what your cats are doing (utilizing both the clutter field and the tub) - probable because they were unhappy about her being away many of the time. I cautioned her to communicate sweetly and obviously to the cats for no less than ten minutes earlier leaving city each and each week. I also cautioned her to apply in effortless words unscented, scoopable clutter. She took my suggestion and it worked! The cats stopped utilizing the tub!
2016-12-04 19:48:38 · answer #6 · answered by nastasi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a very large box with high walls, so the kitten can't get in.
2007-02-22 11:32:13 · answer #7 · answered by Vegan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
is there such a big need for 2 litter boxes? I have to cats and i only got one box. IT doesnt matter as long as its cleaned up daily...
2007-02-22 11:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by Val® 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have a flat surface, higher than the kitten can jump, and you don't mind putting the litterbox on that surface, then the kitten couldn't use it.
2007-02-22 11:34:01 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the other box away
2007-02-22 11:31:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋