Cat litter box problems are one of the most common cat behavioral problems most owners encounter. It is a very frustrating experience for an owner to come home to find that their bed or couch is soaked in cat urine. Fortunately there are some simple steps you can take to get the situation back under control.

First of all cats can stop using the litter box for any number of reasons. The cause could be behavioral or medical. Some medical causes of a cat not using the litter box could be feline lower urinary tract syndrome and a lower urinary tract infection. You need to seek your veterinarian’s medical expertise if you suspect one of these.

There can be many possible behavioral reasons for having cat litter box problems. Some of these can be quite complicated, while others will become quite obvious to you after little investigation.

The obvious reasons why a cat stopped using the litter box is maybe someone closed the door to where the litter box was and now the cat does not have access to that area. Another obvious reason could be that the litter box was placed in a noisy area near a washer or clothes dryer.

Other more complicated reasons for a cat not using the litter box include stress. This stress could be from a new family member, a visitor, or a change in the house hold routine.

Cat litter box problems can have easy solutions. If you think the problem is more involved it is best to seek a veterinarian who has knowledge of cat behavior.