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Inappropriate Elimination in Cats

Inappropriate Elimination is the number one reason cats are surrendered to shelters. By eliminating physical causes then targeting other common reasons for litterbox avoidance, you can help your cat overcome this undesirable behavior.
He Peed WHERE?
Troubled by your cat's inappropriate elimination? There are a number of causes and their respective solutions, as presented here by your Cats Guide.
How to Prevent Litter Box Problems
Changes in your cat's litter box behavior can almost always be traced to a medical condition, stress, or something she dislikes about her litter box environment. Fortunately, a little know-how and preventive maintenance can greatly reduce the chance of litter box problems.
Outside the Box - Part 1: How to Prevent Problems
Inappropriate elimination tops the list of problems feline behaviorists deal with, and it's the number one reason cats are surrendered to shelters or pounds. That's the bad news. The good news is that housesoiling problems can be prevented.
Outside the Box - Part 2: How to Solve Problems
Is it possible to correct housesoiling problems with any degree of certainty that they will not recur? The answer is yes-if you are willing to follow some important recommendations that will work with the cat's basic nature and instincts to modify the behavior.
Toilet Training for Cats vs Kitty Litter- Guest Article by Lin Komula
Guest writer Lin Komula discusses toilet training for cats versus the traditional use of litter boxes and litter.
Feline House Soiling Problems
Dr Janet Crosby, Veterinary Medicine Guide asks a number of pertinant questions designed to trace down the source of this common problem.
Managing Common Chronic Lower Urinary Tract Disorders of Cats
From The Indoor Cat Initiative, an outstanding article on FUS, FLUTD, including uroliths (crystals and stones) and idiopathic cystitis. Written for veterinarians, but includes loads of information for the lay person.

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