Sentences with phrase «litter box avoidance issues»

They often happened months or years later, with cats developing litter box avoidance issues because it caused pain or discomfort for them to dig in the litter box (even with «softer» litters like newspaper pellets), or mysterious lameness that would come and go.

Some may be nervous when confined while others may have litter box avoidance issues, but that doesn't mean there isn't a place for them in our community.

And, from a feline standpoint, because cats have such a keen sense of smell, some are ««turned off» by scented litters, and this could lead to litter box avoidance issues.

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More than just the typical behavioral changes associated with age, cats with CDS can display symptoms such as increased vocalization, litter box issues, disorientation, pacing, restlessness, changes in relationships with family members, uncharacteristic avoidance of physical interaction, constipation, incontinence, irritability, among other possible symptoms.

WebMD» slideshow on behavior problems in cats offers solutions for issues like scratching, litter box avoidance, urine marking or «spraying,» and excessive grooming and meowing.

In my veterinary experience, I definitely believe that I see litter box avoidance and chronic health issues arise from the chemical fragrances, odor eliminators, and clumping mechanisms contained in today's litter products.

Animals that are not ready for adoption are sent to foster care including kittens and puppies that are under eight weeks old, nursing dogs and cats with their litter, orphaned infant animals that require bottle - feeding, animals that are sick, recovering from surgery, or being treated for a medical condition, and animals that have behavioral issues such as litter box avoidance, separation anxiety, or shyness / under socialized.