Whats Upsetting My Cat ?

Some cats like spotless litter boxes or will not use them. I clean my litter boxes 2 to 3 times a day.

Cats get used to certain brands of cat litter. They will not use the brand you put out for them if they do not like it. I tried crystal cat litter once, but they did not use it.

I had a Siamese cat that was very meticulous about her cat litter box. She started using my rubber tree plant as a litter box. I gave her two litter boxes, and the problem was solved.

In a multi-cat household, have at least one extra litter box. If you have three cats, have four or more litter boxes. This will avoid the nonuse of the litter box.

Sometimes when you get a new cat, your old cats will entirely use their litter box. This is your cat’s way of letting you know their thoughts about the new cat. Again add an extra litter box and spend more time with your old cats. They are feeling neglected now.

If your cat has a health issue, it may stop using its litter box. Take your cat to the vet and have them checked for worms or a bladder infection.

I used a different scented litter one day. They did not like it at all. Stay with your brand of litter if they want it. If you must switch brands, also have the old one available for their use. This will help them make the transition gradually.

Cats like a litter box that is easy for them to access. They want their litter box where you cannot watch them use it. They like their privacy when they are using their litter box.

I keep my litter boxes in my basement. Keeping litter boxes in the basement will make your main floor smell much better. I have also put a litter box in my bathroom for my older cats.

I buy litter boxes that are large and sturdy. I bought one at a discount store once, and it immediately got holes in the bottom. I like metal litter scoops. All of the plastic spoons I have had a break in a short amount of time. Wash and clean out your litter boxes thoroughly with a pet-safe cleaner—a clean litter box results in a healthier cat and a lovely pleasant, smelling home.

I put the new cat in quarantine for a week or more. I watch and observe the cat for sickness. I take the cat to my vet for distemper, rabies, and feline leukemia shots and deworming. The new cat is placed in my bathroom or a large cage with water, food, and cat litter. The other cats can sniff at the newcomer through the door. They will slowly get used to each other’s scent and meow by smelling or hearing each other through the gate. I let the new cat out only when I am home; so I can break up any disagreements.

I give all of my cats treats at this time. Each cat gets the same amount of treats. Cats know if they are being treated equally very quickly.

When I am satisfied that everyone is getting along fine, I free the newcomer. I have not experienced any problems using this method.

Spend much time with your new cat away from your other cats. Pat your new cat on the head and talk gently to him, as this will reassure him that he will not be harmed. Have toys available for him to play with, as this will also calm him.

Please bring all of your cats into a room, patting them all equally on the head for an equal amount of time. Play radio with soft music or have a clock ticking softly in the background—cats like gentle, calming sounds.

Have a nice warm cat bed available for the new cat. The new mattress can be a hideaway spot for him to get away from your other cats if he gets nervous now and then.

Have a variety of toys available for everyone to interact together with. They can take turns batting a mouse around in a circle cat toy.

All of your cats should be content with each other’s company now.