Discovering puddles and cat "presents" does not make your day. If your cat is ignoring her litter box altogether or even on occasion, it could be a behavioral issue. She could be misbehavin' due to a number of reasons, including a litter box that is unclean, in the wrong place, or just plain not to her liking.
- Place the litter box in a quiet, private location that's easily accessible.
- Try not to move the box around.
- Use a clumping litter so that waste can be easily scooped and removed.
- Keep it simple and scoop the litter daily.
- Make sure there's an adequate number of cat boxes available, and consider more than one box if you have more than one cat.
- Make sure your box is big enough for her to circle around in comfortably.
- Check the level of cat litter; your cat likely prefers a good 3-4 inches of litter.
- If you're using a scented litter, try switching to an unscented variety, or vice versa.
