The cat is reputed to be a very clean animal, so much so that it not only cleans itself every two by three, but also always relieves itself in a litter box. Or, well, that's the theory. The reality is that he has an obsession for cleaning, both personal and that of his private bathroom, so that sometimes he can leave us the odd surprise in unwanted places.
In this situation, more than one and more than two of us will have asked ourselves "why doesn't my cat go to the litter box?" It is a question that has many answers, so let's see what are the possible causes that our furry has stopped relieving himself in his toilet.
The sand is dirty
It is one of the main reasons. If the litter is dirty, that is, if it has urine and / or stools, the cat will not like it. The smell they give off can be very strong, and that is not to mention that sometimes the animal digs so much that it relieves itself in the plastic and not in the sand.
To make sure you go to your sandbox, every day you have to remove both urine and stoolsFor this, using a small scoop-shaped collection with holes so that the clean sand can return to the tray, and a small bag (those used to collect dog excrement are used).
Does not like sand
The cat may not like the litter we bought for him. It may be because of the texture, the smell, or because it is not as hygienic as it is for us. It cannot be known. What we can be sure of is that if you don't like it, you won't use it, and you won't care much about the money we have spent on it.
What to do in these cases? Take advantage of trial offers. Seriously, it's for the best. In many stores you can buy three sacks of different litters for a cheap price, so you can know which one your cat likes. On this article you have more information about arenas.
The sandbox smells bad
As important as having a clean litter is having a clean litter box. Litter trays are the equivalent of human toilets. None of us would be happy to have to use a toilet that is not clean, but our furry even less so. If there are traces of stool or urine, it will smell quite bad so the furry will choose another toilet.
To avoid it, you have to clean it thoroughly once a week using for example a few drops of dishwasher. It rinses and dries well, and is refilled with sand.
You don't like where your toilet is located
The cat, in its natural habitat, always goes to relieve itself away from its shelter. When you live in a house with humans, the house becomes your refuge, your lair. But of course, you do not always have the opportunity to go outside, so you have no choice but to get used to relieving yourself in a corner in your safe place. The question is, where exactly?
The litter tray should be placed as far as possible from your food and your bed, in a quiet room, where the family does not live much life. There are those who choose to put it in the bathroom. For example, I have them on - I have three - in the room where we hang our clothes, because we only use them for that purpose.
He is sick
One of the reasons you may stop using your litter box is because you are sick. The sand and the litter box may be clean and in a very quiet area, but if you have health problems you may not be able or willing to relieve yourself normally. One way to know exactly is by observing the furry himself: if we see that he is lying on the sand, that he only spits a few drops of urine, or if there is blood, we will have to take him to the vet as soon as possible.
Although you cannot prevent him from getting sick, giving him a good quality diet (without cereals or by-products), taking him from time to time to get checked, and giving him a lot of love and affection on a daily basis, will help him to overcome any problem much better. you may have throughout your life.
We hope that now it will be easier for you to identify the reason why your friend is not going to the sandbox 🙂.