We've had a good run.
I absolutely love feline pine. It has been the perfect solution for all of my litter fears. I use the FP box, so the sawdust falls through the grate and if I keep a deep enough layer of pellets the kitties cover their poop just fine. I don't waste much litter, it's pretty easy to clean, never smells bad at all, is dust free, no tracking, it's just perfect. Or it was, until a week ago.
My male cat has suddenly decided he's over it. He started pooping right next to the box. The first time it was after I hadn't cleaned it for a day, so I assumed he just was mad that I had missed a cleaning. But even after thorough cleaning he is refusing to use it.
I assume it's one of two problems:
1) He needs a 2nd box. He either doesn't want to use the same box his sister is using all of the sudden or he doesn't want to pee and poop in the same box (he doesn't seem to be peeing outside the box, only pooping) or
2) He's getting heavier and the feline pellets are hurting his little paws. Or he just doesn't like it anymore.
I've ordered a 2nd feline pine box, so that will be my first try, but if he won't use the new box with feline pine in it I'll be looking to switch litters. Bleh.
Any advice? Do you think just the new litterbox will work or I'll have to switch?
I absolutely love feline pine. It has been the perfect solution for all of my litter fears. I use the FP box, so the sawdust falls through the grate and if I keep a deep enough layer of pellets the kitties cover their poop just fine. I don't waste much litter, it's pretty easy to clean, never smells bad at all, is dust free, no tracking, it's just perfect. Or it was, until a week ago.
My male cat has suddenly decided he's over it. He started pooping right next to the box. The first time it was after I hadn't cleaned it for a day, so I assumed he just was mad that I had missed a cleaning. But even after thorough cleaning he is refusing to use it.
I assume it's one of two problems:
1) He needs a 2nd box. He either doesn't want to use the same box his sister is using all of the sudden or he doesn't want to pee and poop in the same box (he doesn't seem to be peeing outside the box, only pooping) or
2) He's getting heavier and the feline pellets are hurting his little paws. Or he just doesn't like it anymore.
I've ordered a 2nd feline pine box, so that will be my first try, but if he won't use the new box with feline pine in it I'll be looking to switch litters. Bleh.
Any advice? Do you think just the new litterbox will work or I'll have to switch?