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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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As a checklist, here are the pertinent things to remember:. Understand your cat's need to scratch. Forget punishment- it doesn't work. Provide a suitable place for your cat to scratch. Make the scratching post attractive to Kitty- i.e. use sisal posts. Make the place she's been scratching unattractive - physical or scent related deterrents. Whenever possible start cats young. You may want to trim your cat's claws. For indoor cats, consider Soft Paws. As extra insurance or easy alternative. Above all, don...
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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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INAPPROPRIATE URINATION IN CATS:. Inappropriate urination is the most common behavioral problem reported by cat. Owners. Both male and female cats seem to exhibit this problem leading us. Away from the myth that only male intact cats will inappropriately urinate. The majority of cats that are euthanized for behavioral problems are due. Cats generally prefer privacy. Placing the litterbox in a busy location may cause kitty to avoid using it there. Substrate Aversions and Preferences:. Cats are also very s...
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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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Summary Information: click on subject to learn more . . . Number of Boxes and. CLEANING THE LITTER BOX. Scoop the box twice a day. It takes only a few minutes and will keep you and your cat happy. It also allows you to monitor elimination, which helps monitor your cats health. After scooping, apply a fresh layer of litter to the box. Do not flush liter down the toilet. You will eventually require the services of a plumber if you do. If using clay litter, the box needs to be completely cleaned weekly....
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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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Summary Information: click on subject to learn more . . . Number of Boxes and. SIZE and TYPE OF LITTER BOX. The Bigger the Better:. Most cat boxes are too small. They are designed for the convenience of humans, not felines. The litter box should be at least 24 inches wide or long. Some cats do prefer covered boxes because of the privacy. If you use a covered box, you should scoop it out twice daily. You should also provide an open box in close proximity. I have used covered boxes without the lids in area...
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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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Feline urine spraying is one of the primary methods used by cats to mark out their territory. It does not matter if the cat is male or female, neutered or not, it is a behavior that is exhibited in some way by almost every cat. While spraying urine outdoors may be acceptable, most owners find the behavior hard to tolerate in their home due to the strong odor and potential hygiene risks. Urine marking has a specific behavioral sequence where the cat adopts a posture that is easy to recognize:. Into an out...
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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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Summary Information: click on subject to learn more . . . Number of Boxes and. A number of different litters are available but most cats prefer the scoopable clumping litters. They are soft and sand-like and are considered a perfect elimination substrate for most cats. The litter should be about three to four inches deep. Litter box liners sound like a great idea, but I find them a nuisance and dont recommend using them. They tend to pull away from the sides of the box, which renders them usele...For pe...
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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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Summary Information: click on subject to learn more . . . Number of Boxes and. The general rule of thumb for the number of litter boxes is one box per cat, plus an extra box. Translated, this means one cat should have two boxes, two cats should have three boxes, and so forth. If it is possible to have two boxes per cat, even better. Things to consider when choosing a location for the litter boxes. Think Stress-Free Litter Box. Provide a safe exit out of the litter box area. Place the box in a spot wi...
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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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One of the most important things you can do for your cat is provide a litter box she feels comfortable with and likes to use. You can prevent most litter box problems by understanding your cats basic nature and needs. It is far easier and more comfortable to prevent inappropriate urination in. Cats than to deal with it once it occurs. A cats habit of using a litter box is a weak one at best. Realizing this will be a great help to both you and your cat. 1 for each cat in the house plus an extra box.
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