The Cat Owners Handbook by Graham Meadows

Author:Graham Meadows
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: IMM Lifestyle

Litter or sand trays should be clean, roomy and placed in an area allowing some privacy.

Soiling near the litter tray

This is usually a problem related to the type of litter in the tray, or to an association of pain or unpleasantness with using the litter tray. Often the paper around the tray will be scratched up in an attempt to dig and cover.

Dealing with soiling near the litter tray

Check that no other cat has been using the box, as most cats resent sharing, and ensure that the box is kept clean and fresh. If there is no apparent problem, have the cat checked by a veterinarian. It may have a bladder or bowel problem that has caused it to anticipate pain with getting into the box. If it is an old cat it may have arthritis, making it uncomfortable to climb into the box and balance.

If the cat is healthy, consider changing the type of litter. Offer the cat several types of litter in different boxes and see which one, if any, it uses. Place the boxes in different areas to which the cat has ready access and in which you would be happy for the litter box to stay permanently if need be. Rotate the litter types so that you have tried all types in all possible areas. The reason for this is that it may not be a litter problem – it may be that the cat has been chased by another cat or otherwise disturbed while digging in the box and so is afraid to climb into it in that area. If you cannot solve the problem, consult an animal behaviourist.

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