Meadows Veterinary Clinic of East Peoria
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Litterbox Trouble?

Lack of litterbox use is a number one reason for cats to be relinquished to shelters or euthanized!  If your cat won't use or has stopped using the litterbox for urine, stool, or both- please talk to your veterinarian.

Cats may stop using the litterbox either for behavioral or medical reasons.  
Behavioral reasons may include:
  • litterbox not cleaned well enough
  • wrong consistency / type of litter
  • improper placement or number of litterboxes
  • stress between cat and other pets in the house
Medical reasons may include:
  • bladder infection
  • bladder stones
  • feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD- bladder inflammation, urinary crystals, urethral mucous plug, etc)
  • kidney disease
  • thyroid disease
  • arthritis or other joint pain
 Rules of Thumb:
  • There should be one litterbox per cat plus an extra one in the house
  • Litterboxes should be placed in quiet, low traffic areas
  • Litterboxes should be scooped every day and totally washed out/cleaned every 3 to 4 weeks
  • All litterboxes should not be in the same room or next to food/water sources.  For example, a multi-storied home should have a litterbox on every floor.
  • Generally, cats prefer unscented clumping litter in a large litterbox (at least 2 feet by 1 & 1/2 feet) without a cover on it. 
 For clues into cat behavior and litterbox problems, visit:     
https://indoorpet.osu.edu/cats
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/cat-behavior/litter-box-problems


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  • 314 Meadow Ave.
  • East Peoria, IL 61611-2808
  • Phone: (309) 694-0505
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