Vet Speak with Millwater Vet Hospital

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Litter boxes really aren’t so bad!

One of the most common concerns cat owners contact us about is urination happening inside the house. There can be many causes for inappropriate urination in cats and you should always contact your vet to discuss them, but there are a few things you can do first which may help the situation. Most people seem horrified when we suggest putting litter boxes back in the house, but surely having the urine somewhere easy to clean is better than finding those unwanted puddles on your new carpet or clothes? The number of litter boxes depends on the number of cats in your house; usually 1 per cat and then an extra one. These should be spread around the house in quiet spots; and your cat may like even more privacy, so you can purchase covered litter boxes or use a cardboard box over the litter tray. Litter trays should be cleaned out daily, even more regularly if you need to. There is a variety of litters available, so take some time to find out which one suits your cat best.

Whether your cat is urinating inside due to stress, a new cat in the neighbourhood, or bad weather, a lot of issues can be managed by using litter boxes. Sometimes the problems can be fixed entirely by using a litter box and some may require further investigation and a bit more time, so please pop in to discuss your cat’s needs and let us help.

Jessica Ashley VN | Millwater Vet Hospital

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