As cats get older they may start to change their behavior or develop what we see as cat behavior problems. But with the right diagnosis, treatment and some patience many of these problems can be resolved.
Urinating or defecating outside of the litter box is one of the main behavioral problems in elder cats. There are many reasons for this, including a possible medical condition, so be sure to have kitty examined by a vet for proper diagnosis. For more information see Cat Urination Issues Related to Cat Health Problems.
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While it’s pretty frustrating to us when it happens indoors, cat spraying is a natural behavior for cats; it’s the way they mark their territory. Spraying is done on vertical surfaces like curtains furniture or even walls, unlike inappropriate urinating which is done on horizontal surfaces like floors.
One of the best ways to prevent this often male cat behavior is by
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Cats can be very picky about the cleanliness of their litter box and they won’t use it if it’s too dirty. If you have a cat like this you might want to consider getting an automatic litter box. Even if your cat isn’t quite this picky there are several reasons why you could be tempted by automatic litter boxes.
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If your cat is exhibiting one of the dreaded cat behavior problems — urinating outside of the litter box — take her to the veterinarian first to rule out any medical conditions that may be causing the problem. Once you’ve ruled that out you’ll need to be a bit attentive to find the root of the cat behavioral problems.
Cat stress, cat aging, and litter box preferences are some of the main factors that contribute to cat behavioral problems like peeing outside of the litter box.
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