Cats use litter to hide the odors of their feces. This activity is carried out by instinct. So, if the stones fail to camouflage properly, the cat will not resort to the litter bed to evacuate its feces and urine.
How are litters used?
The first step is to acquire a sanitary bed that has the most appropriate measurements for the cat. The length should allow your pet to turn around in it. Its depth should be such that the cat can hide the feces and the sand does not spill out of the container.
It is important that the litter be in a clear and quiet place. Especially far from where your feeder is located.
The smaller the cat, the faster it will learn to relieve itself in the litter box. If it is the first time, you should bring the box with the stones closer to the cat and move the sand. Seeing what you do, the cat will repeat it.
Remember that cats are creatures of habit, therefore, you should not move their litter. Otherwise, he will reject her.
To reinforce the habit, you can give him a reward every time you relieve himself in his toilet bed.
Daily, remove all balls that have formed with feces and urine from the litter bed. If the stones do not form clumps, you should remove all the sand once a week; Otherwise, you can remove it completely every 3-4 weeks.
Wash the litter with neutral products, so that there are no odors that the cat can reject.
What do I do if my cat doesn’t use his litter box?
There are several reasons why the cat does not choose its litter to meet its physiological needs. One of them may be that the size of the stones or their density is not appropriate. The more it is like sand or dirt, the more it will be accepted. Poor litter hygiene is also another major reason why cats reject litter. Sometimes it is simply due to stress or health problems. Some types of litter stones have fragrances, and even if you prefer them, they can be unpleasant for the cat. If this is the case, switch to unscented litters. Some cats have such sensitive paws that they don’t like silica litter because it has sharp edges. Additionally, they make a lot of noise when they dig, which may be a reason to discard the litter. Other litter stones can stick to their fur or paws, and this can come loose in other places in the house. As you can see, the key is in the choice of the sanitary stone and the size of your sanitary bed. By following these 7 steps, you can help your cat learn to pass stool and urinate in its own litter box. During this teaching period, it is important that you be patient, because we know that the relationship between cats and humans is special, we tell you that at Omnipets you will find everything you need. In addition to quality bentonite and diatoms, we offer food for cats, dogs and birds. We look forward to your consultation.