Changing Cat Litter Tray

Punishment is not the answer nor is banishing your cat outdoors.

Changing cat litter tray.

Neil marrinan of the old lyme veterinary hospital in connecticut. One way to help with a dirty box affecting your cat is to use a cat litter mat that helps remove bits of litter stuck to your cat s paws. Once you have established the right place to move your litter tray or have found a new one for them you will need to prepare for the change. Many medical conditions can cause a change in a cat s litter box habits.

I top up the litter each time i remove the pee balls and pee as well. Keep an eye on your cat so that you see when they are about to go to their old litter box placement when they go there lead them not carry them to the new place. Prefer buying a covered litter box to give your cat a safe space. Total clean out and wash the litter tray once a week.

This is for one cat if you have two then you need two litter trays. Place enough litter in the box that can cover the stools and hide their urination smell. When changing a cat s litter box you should carry out the following. Change the location of the litterbox.

With that in mind the first step for any litter box problem is to consult your vet says dr. Yes you read that right. These convenient mats also trap loose litter leaving a cleaner area. If changing your cat s litter we advise mixing in the new one gradually over a week or to place in a separate litter tray so that your cat can choose.

Cats don t like sharing the litter box. If you have more than one cat then one cat then gets a separate litter box for each of them. Give the kitten a few days to settle in and become confident where the tray is then you can start to think about changing over litter for whatever reason. Changing a cat s litter is a three step process according to the cat fanciers association complete cat book.

For long standing or complex situations contact an animal behavior. You or your cat may find a certain type of litter to be best. Dump the dirty litter out of the box and put it in sealed plastic bags. Cats will stop using the litter tray if you do not keep it clean.

A dirty cat litter box can pose a significant threat to your cat s and family s health. If your veterinarian examines your cat and gives them a clean bill of health your cat may have a behavior problem that needs to be solved. Anything that changes a cat s feeling of wellbeing can create a change in behavior and in cats that means litter box habit changes she says. I use clumping litter so pee goes into a ball i remove pee balls and poo every day.

For every litter tray issue there is a solution. Scrub the box with mild unscented liquid soap and a solution of a little bit of bleach and water not too much bleach though and then put fresh litter in the.