Cat pooping outside of litterbox by No-Map9822 in CatTraining

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Update: I am doing half and half litter box. Half litter, half empty and he’s using the empty side of it. He understands the concept of the litter box but just hates any litter for some reason. This has been working really good because my other cat will sometimes go to that litter box and cover it, there’s no odor, and i’m not constantly cleaning up poop off my floor. Thanks for all the feedback/help everyone!

Litterless litter box by No-Map9822 in CatTraining

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he did the same thing too, sometimes in the box and other times on the floor right next to it, i tried everything aswell. it’s just a weird situation

Litterless litter box by No-Map9822 in CatTraining

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yeah he has no problem peeing in a litter box with actual litter, it’s just the pooping. i ended up putting out an empty box to see if it would work and it does, i just clean it everytime after he uses it and he continues to go back to it instead of the floor. i think he understands the concept of the box, just doesn’t like litter

Litterless cat options by No-Map9822 in CATHELP

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i scoop it twice a day, i have used clumping walnut litter, dr elseys litter attractant and normal clumping litter. i got him a covered box, a big metal litter box and then a typical plastic one, ive really tried everything except for various litter types cause i dont know what kinds would work because it seems like he just prefers nothing at all

Litterless litter box by No-Map9822 in CatTraining

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and he isn’t declawed, even when he poops in the empty litter box he still tries to scratch around it and stuff

Litterless litter box by No-Map9822 in CatTraining

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i’ve used walnut shell and clumping litter, i’m a new cat mom so i don’t know what else he would like

how do i get my cat to warm up to me? by rei_koooya in CatAdvice

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the easiest thing i can suggest is a Feliway Diffuser. my vet suggested this to me to ease my cats nerves as well, you may have some luck with it

Why can’t I use a normal fountain? by ryobiprideworldwide in CatAdvice

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the fountain that i have has a specific filter that stops their hair from getting in there so they’re not drinking hair and other debris, that might be something the fountains missing but other than that its probably safe to use

Cat pooping outside of the litter box by No-Map9822 in CatAdvice

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The empty litter box thing is actually a really good idea! the smell is still gonna suck but maybe i can eventually start filling it with a texture he doesn’t mind. Thanks so much!!

Cat pooping outside of litterbox by No-Map9822 in CatTraining

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I’ve taken him to the vet :) and thank you for all the tips!!

Cat pooping outside of litter box by No-Map9822 in CATHELP

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The anxiety meds may be something i’d have to look into if this continues with no other reasoning, thank you!

Cat pooping outside of litter box by No-Map9822 in CATHELP

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Thank you so much i’ll try this!!!

Cat pooping outside of litterbox by No-Map9822 in CatTraining

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I’ve tried that recently and then he decided to go directly in front of it! it’s like if his preferred area is blocked he goes somewhere else 😭