His litter box is cleaned everyday.I had raised him from 3 days old and taught him to use the litter box. he will use it sometimes but not all the times.
2007-03-08 09:05:27 · 11 answers · asked by little_gibblet 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
If kitty is not using his litter box, it may be because:
(1) He is Stressed. Perhaps he is anxious about a new furniture or carpeting, a new person or animal in the house ...
(2) He is attracted to a previously soiled location. If he keeps returning to one spot, it may be a spot where another pet previously soiled. Make this spot less attractive to your pet by:
(a) Put her food bowl there. Cats do not like to eliminate at the same place they eat.
(b) Neutralize odour. A half and half solution of white vinegar and water will help to rid the area of any smell. Or use "Nature's Miracle" or some other pet odor and stain remover.
(c) Cover the area with a plastic sheet. This will make it unpleasant to your kitty and discourage her from eliminating there.
(3) He may not like the brand of litter. Cats can be finicky; if you have recently changed the type of litter used, change it back. If not, experiment with other brands until you find one that kitty likes
(4) He may not like where the litter box is located. Place the litter box in a clean, accessible, and relatively quiet location where kitty can do his business with some privacy and show your him where it is.
2007-03-08 09:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 7 month old cat should not be doing this. You didn't say it was a male, but you did infer that...this does have a bearing on the answer. You also didn't specify whether he's been altered or not. Altering an animal can have a tremendous bearing on "evacuating", as well as great health benefits. You might want to consider doing this ASAP, if it's not already done.
Many times, it's the placement of the litter box, not the cleanliness, that can determine whether they use them on a regular basis. Since you did mention that he's not always consistant, that probably is not it, but changing the placement might help.
My primary concern is possible urinary infection. This is the number 1 cause of cat accidents, and is far more common in males than females. You should have your vet give him a thorough check up, and discuss the problem with him if the findings are negative. He may be able to give you some ideas on how to change the situation.
I know that if I hang a sprig of CatNip over the litter box area, mine not only use the box, but tend to play there, as well. You might try that if all else fails.
2007-03-08 09:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by Critter Lady 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that you consistently use the same litter. I changed my cats litter to a different brand once, and he started urinating on my bed until I changed it back! His way of telling me that he didn't like it!
Does he go outside at all?? If he does try taking a patch of dirt that he has been to the toilet in and putting it the litter box?
Lastly if you haven't already, he needs to be neutered.
Hope this helps. Good luck :-)
2007-03-08 09:15:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dee B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 15:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when he doesnt use it, find his poops and place them into the cat box. Try to let him see you do this since cats are curious- he might catch on. also see if his box is too big.. he might not want to use his box because its hard to get in and out of. after he poops in the box give him a treat or pets..hehe good luck
2007-03-08 09:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by j_young_one21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat did the same thing and she went to the vet and had kidney infection.it hurts to pee so when they think litter box'they think pain...maybe your cat is ill also,,if it keeps up' get him to the vet to get checked,,,,good luck
2007-03-08 09:18:25 · answer #6 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our cat did this this and it had a bladder infection. Take it to the vet.
2007-03-08 09:10:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't clean it every day.. maybe he needs the scent of himself
2007-03-08 09:08:35 · answer #8 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont punish him he will learn on his own besides you said he sometimes uses it give him a while and he might use it all the time!!
2007-03-08 09:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by sam! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean it up
2007-03-08 09:08:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋