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Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 2: Box Setup Issues

One reason a cat may not be the litter box is because they’re unhappy with the box itself.
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Gray and white cat coming out of a litter pan

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 1: Medical Issues

When your cat doesn’t use their litter box, they’re trying to tell you something is wrong in their life, and it's up to you to figure it out.
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Dilute calico cat next to a small litter pan

How to Get Your Cat to Use the Litter Box

How do you get your cat to use the litter box? Here are tips to set your cat up for success and avoid litter box problems.
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Cat using a litter box, stepping out of the box onto a mat

Socializing and instilling good behaviors in kittens

While a big part of fostering is helping the kittens to grow and be healthy, another component is helping them develop the good habits that will make them wonderful compa...
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Four kittens in a cat tree, three looking to the side and one looking at the camera

Weaning foster kittens

Foster kitten weaning, weight, hydration, and litter box training tips.
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Black kitten after eating some gruel

Cat Not Using Litter Box: Causes and Solutions

Cat not using the litter box? Learn reasons why a cat stopped using the litter box, including behavioral and medical causes, and how to solve them.
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White-and-black cat is sitting with his person. As a kitten, this cat wasn't using the litter box, but the problem has since been fixed.

Why Is My Cat Spraying in the House and How Do I Stop It?

How do I get my cat to stop spraying? Learn common causes of a cat spraying in the house and how to manage it.
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orange tabby lying on a bed after his cat spraying problem has resolved

How to Litter Train a Rabbit

Just like cats, pet bunnies can learn to use a litter box. Check out strategies and tips for how to litter train a rabbit.
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black and white pet rabbits eating fresh greens near a litter box

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 3: Stress

One reason a cat may not be using the litter box is because of stress in their lives, and it's up to us to figure it out.
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Tabby and white cat with wide eyes

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 4: Other Cats

One reason a cat may not be using the litter box consistently is due to stress from other cats; here's what you can do.
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One cat exiting a litter box while another cat watches
 
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