What should healthy cat poop look like?
A healthy stool is brown, formed and firm but not hard, roughly the shape and segmentation of a small log, and a cat typically goes about once a day
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Covered or uncovered litter box: which is better?
People tend to prefer covered boxes for the smell and tidiness
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Where should I put the litter box?
Pick a quiet, easy-to-reach spot away from her food and water and away from loud appliances or busy walkways
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Litter box hygiene for apartments: keep it clean, keep the smell down
In a small home the litter box is a system you run, not a thing you set up once. How often to scoop and change, the right litter depth, box size and placement, and the odor control that actually works without pushing your cat off the box.
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Cat spraying vs urinating: how to tell the difference
Spraying and peeing outside the box look alike but come from completely different places. How to read the surface, posture and volume to tell marking from a litter box or medical problem, and what actually stops it.
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How often should I scoop and clean the litter box?
Scoop at least once a day, twice is better, since cats are clean animals and a soiled box is a leading reason they start going elsewhere
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What kind of litter do cats prefer?
Most cats prefer an unscented, fine-grained clumping litter that feels soft under their paws, close to the sandy texture they’d choose in nature
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Why Your Cat Suddenly Stopped Using the Litter Box (and How to Fix It)
A cat who stops using the litter box is sending a signal, not a tantrum. This behavior guide rules out the medical causes first, including the urinary blockage that is a true emergency, then walks through the box, litter and location fixes that get most cats back on track.
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Why is my cat pooping outside the litter box?
Pooping outside the box, sometimes just beside it, is the cat telling you something about the box or her body
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Why is my cat peeing outside the litter box?
This is one of the most common and most misread cat problems
