Cats are territorial creatures and often use urine to communicate boundaries, displeasure, fear and other emotions. If your cat does not use the litter box, first check to see if the cat has a medical problem.
- The typical cat urinates twice a day.
- Cats prefer a litter box that is at least 1.5 times the length of their body.
- As a rule, cats prefer unscented, fine grained, clumping cat litter.
- If you pay close attention to your cat’s preferences about litter box size, type and location as well as litter, your cat will be more likely to use the litter box.
- Behavior problems, especially inappropriate urination are the #1 cause of euthanasia in cats.
- Kidney disease is the most common health problem of older cats.
- Cats with kidney disease drink more water and urinate more than normal.
- Cats smell urine and feces to pick up information about other cats.
- Cats use urine and feces to communicate messages and information about themselves.
- Stray cats often spray the outside of homes, causing indoor cats to spray urine to defend their territory.
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Inappropriate urination occurs because of:
- Illness
- Pain
- Fear
- Separation anxiety
- Change in family routine
Triggers
- Female heat cycle
- Male cat hormones
- Inter-cat rivalry
Keeping cats from eliminating outside their litter box:
- Keep litter box in quiet, more private location.
- Keep litter box very clean. Wipe out litter box with Urine Off.
- Neuter/spay your cat.
- Prevent outside cats from entering their territory.
- Keep your cat(s) healthy. Feed cats moist, canned or homemade food to help prevent irritating bladder crystals.
- Maintain calm routine.
- Keep cat(s) stimulated.
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