Sentences with phrase «using litter»

Even though Jamie continually improves her mobility with practice, she still has not mastered using her litter box.

Some cats need a refresher course in using the litter box.

Has your cat stopped using his litter box?

We understand how frustrating it can be when you cat starts to have problems using the litter box!

While many cats take to using the litter box immediately, yours may need a little extra encouragement.

Teach your children not to disturb your cat when they're in their safe place, or while sleeping, eating or using their litter tray.

In both of these cases, pain becomes associated with using the litter box.

It's no surprise then that cats usually prefer to eliminate on loose, sandy soil, and therefore using a litter box kind of comes naturally.

When your cat isn't using the litter box these factors need to be taken into consideration.

Cats don't stop using their litter boxes because they're mad or upset and are trying to get revenge for something that «offended» or «angered» them.

As a newborn kitten I need to become familiar with using my litter tray as early as possible to help prevent those little accidents occurring in the corner or behind the TV.

Animals don't act out of spite or revenge, so it won't help to give your cat special privileges in the hope that she'll start using the litter box again.

A dirty box is one of the biggest reasons why cats stop using the litter box.

Always consult your vet immediately if your cat stops using the litter box.

ScoopFree Ultra: This isn't the best option if you have 2 cats, although it could work if your cats are on the small side and if they are not too messy when using the litter box.

Cats prefer privacy when they are using a litter box.

Some may need to be retrained in using a litter pan or may need to be coaxed to eat.

So if your cat is not using the litter box, he may be trying to communicate something.

Carol, My 4 year old male cat IS has stopped using the litter boxes.

In such medical conditions, the cat usually stops using the litter box because of an association with pain or because of urgency in peeing.

Here are some of the most common reasons cats stop using the litter box:

If your cat has stopped using the litter box have him examined by your veterinarian to rule out underlying medical causes.

-- Linda ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Recently, I had the pleasure of using your litter - lifter scoop.

Fruits and vegetables can also be used as incentives or treats to reward your bunny whenever they complete a task or obey a command (such as sitting, staying, or using their litter box).

Other cats will stop using the litter box if it gets too dirty (it should be scooped at least once a day).

Kittens learn good behaviors — like using the litter box, grooming, and not nipping or scratching — by watching other cats.

Fruits and vegetables can also be used as incentives or treats to reward your bunny whenever it completes a task or obeys a command (such as sitting, staying, or using their litter box).

This can happen when someone startles the cat while he is using the litter box or if you punish him for going outside the box and then immediately place him in the box.

Cats that suddenly stop using the litter box sometimes do so as a result of a medical issue such as a urinary tract infection or something more serious.

The most common reason people call my office with a cat behavior problem is because the cat isn't using the litter box.

By the end of the first month, your kitten should be eating, drinking, and using the litter box normally.

Cats prefer to have privacy when using the litter box.

The location of the litter box could be too public — cats like to have privacy when using the litter box, so try moving it to a less public location.

Generally, by the time they come into their new home, they are already using a litter box.

Reducing stress (increase environmental enrichment, clean the litter box often, ensure you are using a litter the cat enjoys, ensure you have the proper number, and size of litter boxes) and lastly, feeding a canned high quality meat based food can help prevent this disease.

If they appear to be comfortable and are eating and using the litter box like normal, then these are good indicators that the cat is not feeling overly stressed.

Left untrimmed, claws can grow into your cat's paw pads, leading to infection, pain and difficulty walking or using the litter box.

Many cats for some weeks after having their claws removed, find that using their Litter Box is painful, this is because their paws are still tender.

If you constantly change litter, for convenience or cost, your cat may get upset by this and rebel by not using the litter at all.

If the cat stops eating, drinking, using the litter box or visiting with family members, she is not happy.

Your cat may not be using its litter box if the litter box is dirty, crowded, difficult to enter, or if your cat has made negative associations with the litter box.

At around three weeks of age the young ones will be able to defecate and urinate on their own, but it will be about six weeks before they are using the litter box.

o If you catch your kitten using the litter box, once they are done, praise them and give them a treat.

• Lethargy • Exercise intolerance • Collapsing or seizures • Anorexia • Weight loss • Increased thirst (more than one ounce per pound of body weight per day) and / or increased urination • Decreased urination • Painful urination • Abnormal urine color / smell • Not using litter box consistently • Sores that do not heal • Difficulty eating / swallowing • Diarrhea • Blood in the stool • Unkempt appearance of coat or skin • Dark or tarry appearing stool • Decreased defecation frequency • Painful defecation • Dry / hard stool • Redness, swelling, or bleeding of the gums • Difficulty breathing / rapid breathing (more than 35 breaths per minute) • Redness / swelling / soreness of the foot pads • Changes in behavior • Nasal discharge • Ocular discharge • Bleeding or discharge • Vomiting • Abnormal gait • Excessive shedding • Lesions on the skin • Head shaking • Coughing • Apparent deafness

But since their little paws ache so badly when they are declawed, many kittehs stop using their litter boxes and instead pee on the floor.

If you want to reward your kitten for using the litter box or scratching on a scratching post, that is the time to give them treats.

By five weeks of age, most kittens are using the litter pan like pros.

Cats have instincts that fit using litter boxes.

Many cats stop using their litter boxes because they now find the box undesirable for one reason or another.

Today is March 12, 2010 and we are proud to announce that our puppies all have been using the litter box regularly and are awake today most of the day.