[kira]

My male cat is about 1 year and in my old place he went to the litter box and then he became a full time outdoor cat and just came in at night to sleep and eat but never used the litter bow now I have moved out into a new place and I don’t want him to run away but he will not use the litter bow he pees on my blankets on my floor and so on and I don’t know what to do can you please help me
Thanks
:mad: :confused: :o

[Chery]

There could be many reasons... 1. It's a new place and he has to 'mark' his territory. 2. He always did his 'duty' outside, so put a little dirt in a box, maybe he does not like cat litter, sometimes the 'false' perfumed smell repells them instead of lure them. 3. He does not like where he lives now, and let's you know his way - that will pass with time and patience. Cats are territorial, so the more you move the more stressed they get. When he does do something right, let him know verbally that you are pleased and reward him. Believe me, cats are sometimes more intelligent than dogs, and I've raised both. The key is to 'talk' to the cat repeatedly using the same phrases either for praise or dissapointment in him, he'll get to understand you quick. There are some real neat cat books on the market, and maybe even yard sales, when you find some, look through them, they usually help answer your questions too. Good luck.