Thankfully, a very clever man named Dr. Elsey invented a litter that is one of the greatest products I have ever used.
Cat Attract is a litter that was specifically designed for cats with an aversion to using the litterbox. There is a mixture of herbs mixed in with the litter to attract the problem cat to the box, and the texture of the litter and the particle size were designed to be appealing to the cat’s paws to keep them going back.
Not only will your cat love it, but you will, too. It’s almost completely dust-free and controls odors very well. It clumps to make it easy to scoop. If you have a cat with a litterbox problem, this is the best solution I have ever come across.
A major cause of inappropriate elimination is declawing. Declawing removes the cat’s toes up to the first joint, which is incredibly painful for an animal that doesn’t have the option of lying in bed during the recovery period. They still have to scratch in the litterbox, which can make them associate the box with pain in their feet. They might start to prefer urinating on softer surfaces, such as clothes or carpets. For cats like this, puppy training pads can be very helpful. They are absorbent and easy to clean up, and have the texture your cat prefers.
Remember, though, that not all cats that won’t use the litterbox have a behavioral problem. Litterbox aversion can also be caused by medical conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and intestinal tract tumors. These conditions can be very uncomfortable, even painful, for the cat, and they may begin to associate this pain with the litterbox. This can lead to them avoiding it entirely, as they believe the box itself is hurting them. Because your cat’s problem may be caused by a medical issue, please have your cat examined by a veterinarian.
