5 Tips to Ensure the Litter Box Gets Your Cat’s Approval

Cat’s don’t like pooping on the floor. In fact, most cats can take to a litter box pretty easily. If you notice that your cat isn’t using the litter box, there could be a few reasons. 

Anxiety, territorial insecurity, or even underlying medical issues could be at the root of the problem. If you notice your cat is missing the litter box, taking them to the vet should be the first stop. 

If it turns out your cat just doesn’t like the conditions of their litter box, here are some tips on how to make it more cat-friendly.

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Ghanasyam Bey, DVM, is from Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Princeton University for undergraduate studies. After a year of biology research at Duke University, he attended Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.

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