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Behavior issue

Wayne

Several months ago, we tried the "Litter Robot" for our 6 year old Siamese. He was terrified of it, so we got rid of it and went back to a normal litter box. He uses the litter box to urinate, but ever since the Litter Robot incident he will not defecate in his litter box. Instead, he goes on the floor in the same room as his litter box. This was never an issue before. Is there anything we can do to get him going #2 in his box again?

• Experienced Advisor Rosie Barclay says:

  February 06th, 2008 at 09:58 AM

   

  Your cat has had a bit of a fright and may now be associating the litter tray and defecating with a negative experience. Cats are at a disadvantage when using the tray from attack so it is important that they feel safe and secure within their trays. You could try moving the tray to a different area and adding a bit of his pooh to it. Make sure its positioned in an area that is not out in the open you could also add another shallow edged one. Clean the areas he has been on with biological washing powder and spray with an odour eliminator. Do not tell him off for getting it wrong. Keep clear of robot cat trays in the future.

  If you are still having a problem seek advice from your local qualified cat behaviourist.

  All the best

  Rosie Barclay

   

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