If you’re considering going litter box-free, there are two common methods — toilet training and outdoor potty training. Toilet training isn’t recommended, as it goes against a cat’s instincts to bury their waste and is potentially harmful to wildlife. Outdoor litter training is a much better option, though it may still be best to keep … Read more
When litter boxes are placed too close together, your cats will view them as though they’re a single territory. To avoid conflict and unwanted behavior, you’ll still need to provide at least one litter territory per cat, plus one extra. Provide enough litter territory for your cats. Cats don’t really like sharing, especially when it … Read more
Cats are creatures of habit. Sudden changes can cause stress and lead to unwanted behaviors. When switching to a new litter, it’s best to take a slow, gradual approach. This is particularly true when going from clay litter to a paper or wood pellet litter, because the texture and smell are so different from what … Read more
Wondering why your cat is running out of the litter box while pooping? Leaving ‘bits’ scattered about the house? It’s first important to determine if your cat is actually running while pooping or running after they’ve finished. The former is more likely to be cause for concern, while the latter is a common, and often … Read more
Most often a cat is tipping over their litter box because it’s too small or because the entry wall is too high. In other cases, play or territorial disputes could be to blame. When combined with other new or odd behaviors, it may indicate a health problem. Let’s take a closer look at the reasons … Read more
Wondering why your cat sometimes sits and stares at their litter box? Most often, it’s just because staring is a normal behavior for cats. But sometimes, it may indicate that there’s something wrong. Let’s take a closer look at the five most common reasons your cat may be staring at their litter box, and what … Read more
