When it comes to location of litter boxes, if you've lined them all up in one area it becomes a ticking time bomb
for a litter box aversion problem.
Not exact matches
Aversions (dislikes): Cats can develop a distaste
for certain
litter boxes, locations or types of
litter.
The reason why I don't recommend automatic
boxes is that some cats are spooked by the mechanical action of automatic
boxes, and I don't believe it's worth taking chances with creating a
litter box aversion for the sake of convenience.
Some common reasons why cats don't use the
litter box are: an
aversion to the
box, a preference
for a particular surface not provided by the
box, a preference
for a particular location where there is no
box, or a combination of all three.
Once your cat develops
litter box aversion, and / or a preference
for eliminating in a place other than the
box, it's difficult to get her to redirect.
For example, some cats may develop
litter box aversion after a bout of constipation or a urinary tract infection.
From cat panic attacks to eating disorders, from
litter box aversion to phobias and depression, Dr. Dodman provides hope and help
for anyone with a «problem cat.»
«Behavioral causes include marking (a form of communication in cats), which can occur when the cat is stressed, and inappropriate toileting, which is when the animal develops
aversions to something about the
litter box or develops preferences
for soiling in other locations.»
Your cat may have
litter box trouble
for any number of reasons, including medical problems, an
aversion to the
litter box, or a preference
for urinating or defecating in places outside the
box.
If you're having problems, your cat may have medical problems, an
aversion to the
litter box, the
litter itself, or the location, or she may have a preference
for another location.