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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

1356.0. "WON'T USE LITTER BOX" by --UnknownUser-- () Wed May 11 1988 02:05

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1356.1High sides might workGRECO::MORGANDoris Morgan DTN 223-9594Wed May 11 1988 03:065
    I solved this exact problem by using a litter box with high sides so
    the cat's rear end CAN'T hang over the edge of the box!  I got a large
    tub from Spag's for $7 that works perfectly...if you want details
    contact me off-line.  You might also consider trying a covered litter
    box, but some cats won't accept it.
1356.2EDUC8::TRACHMANWed May 11 1988 14:175
    I think you answered your own question and solved your problem.
    Spend more time with her.  When cats exhibit behaviorall problems,
    sometimes it IS because they are feeeling neglected.  I guess
    their needs change - like ours do - only they can't talk - just
    act!  Actions speak louder than words.
1356.3CLOSUS::HOEColorado's the place to be.Wed May 11 1988 17:194
    Is the box big enough for the cat? Is the box clean? They don't
    like to stand in their poop.
    
    cal
1356.4perhaps a combination of problems?IOWAIT::WILDEBeing clever is tiring..Wed May 11 1988 19:4712
When I first adopted Sam and Nick, Sam was VERY particular about how much
litter should be in the box...too much go thrown out onto the floor with
great flourishes, too little and he hung his rear out the side and used
the paper around the box, but not the box.  He is also very prone to
leave a "hint" outside the box if he feels it is TOO used...for him, that
works out to approx. 3 days (even though I sift all solids out
and turn the litter each morning).  I have now got the biggest litter
box that is sold, I very carefully fill only to his mark, and I change
the kitty litter 3 times a week.  It's expensive, but I luv 'em.

				D

1356.539477::HLEINONENWed May 11 1988 23:4619
    So far, I appreciate all of the input. I did try the covered litter
    box and both cats eyes turned yellow before they entered it. I haven't
    tried a real high box though.
    
    The box is freshened (scooped out) daily, sometimes twice and changed
    overall at least every three days since I have two. When I tried
    two litter boxes it was met with the same result though.
    
    As far as giving her attention, that too is hard to determine since
    there's nno consistency on her part. Somedays a few minutes play
    is fine, other days she wants my undivided attention for the duration.
    I usually try to let her determine the time, letting her stalk off
    when she's had enough ... still doesn't mean she uses the box though.
    
    I really appreciate the input though, and will keep trying.
    
    Thanks 
    		Heidi  (Mouse and Tiggr too)