Cats are fastidious creatures, and nowhere is that more evident than in their litter box habits. When your cat won’t use the litter box -- and at least 10% of all cats develop an elimination problem - ...

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A cat that suddenly stops using the litter box can throw any home into chaos. It’s frustrating to clean up after them, but what looks like mischief is usually a sign of something deeper. Cats are ...

Anyone can grasp the n+1 formula when it comes to cats and litter boxes. Commonly known among veterinarians and cat trainers, this rule of thumb dictates how many litter boxes cat parents ought to ...

If you’ve ever battled litter box problems with a cat, then you know how disastrous litter box avoidance can be to both your home and your relationship with your cat. If you haven’t dealt with this ...

Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. If you’re one of the few pet ...

Infections in the urinary tract, bladder stones and and kidney issues are common causes for your cat to be peeing outside the litter box. They start to associate their litter box with pain and ...

On any given day, about a third of the calls to Marin Humane’s cat behavior advice line involve cats “thinking outside the box.” That is, relieving themselves in the wrong place. Fortunately, the vast ...

Lulu the Himalayan cat is looking for a new home after her previous owner brought her to a vet to be euthanized for peeing outside the litter box Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has ...