The situation when a cat stops going to the litter box and begins to relieve itself in different parts of the apartment cannot please the owner. There may be several reasons for this behavior, said veterinarian Lyudmila Novikova.
According to the specialist, failures in visiting the litter box may occur when the type of filler is changed or in cases where the cat has outgrown the potty. Such problems can be solved quite simply.
Other possible causes include puberty in an unneutered cat who begins to mark his territory. As Lyudmila Novika points out, if the cat is not a breeder, you should not delay castration, so as not to reinforce bad habits. Also, the cause of unpleasant surprises in different parts of the apartment may be the stressful state of the pet: for example, a cat may react this way to the arrival of guests or the appearance of a new animal in the house. Another reason for a cat to behave this way is a dirty litter tray.
In addition, the reason may be hidden in health problems of the pet. “Among the possible diseases that are characterized by a violation of “toilet behavior” are: urinary tract infections, kidney stones, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, etc. For example, with cystitis, urination is painful and difficult, and the cat may try to go to the toilet on a soft surface – on a bed or chair. After treatment, behavioral disorders disappear,” Novikova noted.
According to a specialist, the place where the cat went to the toilet without permission should be treated with detergent and then with citrus essential oils. You can also use sprays sold in pet stores. Hitting a pet or poking its face into a puddle is prohibited.
Source: Rosbalt
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