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Litter Box Maintenance


Poor litter box upkeep frequently causes cat mishaps. Cats despise filthy litter boxes. As such, cats seek out alternatives, carpet corners, or a clean laundry basket. Because a cat's sense of smell is 14 times stronger than humans, a litter box that smells clean to you may smell foul to a cat.


A litter box is necessary for all indoor cats, located in a quiet and accessible position. It is best to have a litter box on every floor in a multi-level residence. Do not move the box, and if you must, only move it a few inches every day. Remember that cats hate a dirty and stinky litter box, so remove the solid wastes daily.


Wash the box with a light detergent and avoid using ammonia, deodorants, or fragrances, particularly lemon. Refill the container with fresh litter weekly. If you are using clumping litter, you may do it less regularly.


Persistent litter box issues should warrant an appointment with your veterinary hospital Washington DC to make sure that your pet’s behavior is not caused by an underlying health issue. To know more, visit their homepage.

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