The cat stopped going to the tray: why and what to do?

The reaction of any cat owner to her refusal to use the tray as a toilet will be different. For one, this will be a situation that brings little discomfort, and which he will try to correct, for another, the best solution would be to get rid of the pet. Unfortunately, the latter option is more common.

But, nevertheless, I would like to remind you that both the animal and its owner have certain obligations, and if problems arise, he must make every effort to resolve them successfully.

How to understand what a cat wants?

I would like to note that a sharp change in the behavior of furry pets always has its own, although not always obvious, reasons. An animal that has been accustomed to walk in a tray from a young age will simply never get dirty in a dwelling. This is due to the fact that such oddities are not characteristic of a clean purr.

There are a number of common reasons that most experts attribute the refusal of cats to go to the tray:

1. Strange as it may seem, the leading position is occupied by stress, which can be caused by almost anything - from resentment to the owner to fright from loud noise.
2. Another reason enough for worries may be the appearance in the house of a new family member.
3. Badly placed tray or incorrectly selected tray filler.
4. Jealousy caused by other pets.

Manifestation of natural instincts

Although cats are considered domesticated animals, nevertheless, this does not mean at all that they forgot about their natural instincts. The most obvious of them is the desire to protect themselves.

As a rule, this is achieved by the fact that the dwelling in which the cat or cat lives must have “its own” smell. For this, it must be labeled with a secretion secreted by the glands. During the period of sexual hunting, such fragrances are significantly enhanced by a mixture of urine and secretion secreted by the glands located under the tail of the animal.

Surely every pet owner noticed how the latter, lifting his tail, generously sprinkles the corners of the rooms and the territory in front of the front doors. The appearance of such instincts for the animal is quite natural and, accordingly, it does not understand when it is scolded and punished for it. Based on the fact that an adult animal at a tender age was accustomed to the tray, but suddenly began to dirty the room now, it is all about puberty.

In order to solve the problem, you can adopt one of the following methods.

1. Regularly wash all corners marked with animals and hope that soon your pet or pet will calm down. Nevertheless, practice shows that even the most expensive sprays and detergents are powerless before sexual hunting. By diligently removing cat tags, you force the pet to even more diligently mark its territory.
2. Some cat owners restrain their pets' instincts through special hormonal drugs (injections, pills). The effect of drugs of this type is mainly aimed at the artificial regulation of hormonal levels. The disadvantage of this decision is the potential harm to the health of the caudate ward (risk of developing cancer).
3. Animal sterilization is one of the surest ways to end tags. As a rule, the duration of hormonal fluctuations ranges from 2 months to six months.Further, the sexual instinct weakens, and the pet will not feel the need to attract sexual partners. Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that not all animals are indicated for sterilization. The most legitimate reason to refuse this procedure is tribal value. Also, it is impossible to sterilize animals that have heart problems or are sharply responsive to the use of anesthesia. The recommended age for sterilization is from six months to eight years.

Features of the physiology of cats as the cause of "bad" behavior

If a pet that has regularly used the tray for several years has stopped going into it, that is:

1. The cat decided that her tray became an inappropriate place for emptying the bladder, while no traces of marauding were found at home in other places.
2. The animal relieves the need near the tray with subsequent burying.
3. The pet began to defiantly jump on furniture and in front of the owner and make "puddles".

This may indicate that the animal has any health problems and should be immediately shown to the veterinarian.

1. Urinary incontinence - can develop as a complication after the sterilization procedure, chronic inflammatory processes (mainly in the kidneys), after spinal injuries. Note that it is quite simple to identify such an ailment, since the cat always in this case leaves wet traces in the places of its rest.
2. Atony is an age-related pathology caused by atrophy of the urea in an animal, due to which its overflowing fluid exits under its own pressure.
3. Urolithiasis - this disease is characterized by the appearance of severe pain during urination, that is, the cat wants to go to the toilet, but can not. The reason for this is sand or stones blocking the ureters.
4. Cystitis has the same symptoms as urolithiasis, and is characterized by a fairly strong inflammatory process.

As for bowel movements in the wrong places for this, then, most likely, behavioral factors are to blame. There are also several pathologies, due to which the tailed purr does not have time to run to its tray.

1. Diarrhea - this condition is equally unpleasant for both people and animals, the body simply ceases to obey.
2. Often, diarrhea is accompanied by sufficiently strong vomiting, which can lead to partial bowel movements.
3. Inflammation or blockage of the anal glands - with such a disease, the animal has a constant desire to go big, caused by severe itching of the anus. This problem can only be solved by contacting a veterinary clinic.

Re-accustoming to the tray: what to consider

If the pet does not want to cope with the need for a tray, in this case it is necessary to start adjusting its behavior, which is especially important if the animal has suffered a serious illness.

To do this, you can do the following:

• replace the old tray with a new model;
• start using special flavored fillers;
• Be patient and start accustoming the adult cat to the tray, as is done with kittens.

It is important to consider that in the process of such a correction in the behavior of a pet, it should show maximum indulgence, try to constantly talk with the animal and praise it even for the slightest progress.

If possible, rearrange the cat tray in a place where the whiskered purr is more accustomed to relieve his need. If the cat crap in several places - use a moisture-absorbing film.

I would like to highlight those situations when the animal begins to cope in completely inappropriate containers (for example, a sink or a bathtub).Often the main reason for this is a psychological problem.

1. Often occurs if there are several cats in the house. The solution is to install a separate tray for each animal.
2. Sometimes the cleanliness of cats forces you to share places that you can walk in a small and big way. In this case, one should not resist the preferences of the pet, but please it with an additional toilet.

Summing up, I would like to recall the cleanliness of the house. A pet should not be attracted to fragrant-smelling corners. To do this, you can use special detergents and cleaners to treat surfaces that will scare away the animal and force it to walk into the tray.

Video: an adult cat began to walk past the tray