The Pet Parent Hotline | Real Help for Pet Behavior, Budgets, and Everyday Stress

Cat Won't Use the Litter Box? 6 Rules You’re Probably Breaking


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Understanding cat litter box issues is one of the top problems cat owners face. 

You think your litter box setup is fine, yet your cat is still peeing on the bath mat or worse, on your bed!  

In this episode, I share expert pet advice and reveal the six “everybody knows” rules cat parents accidentally break and how small, practical changes in cat care can stop cat anxiety and outside-the-box accidents for good.

You’ll learn why health issues always come first, what “clean” really means to a cat, how litter box size and placement impact success, and when the litter itself might be the problem.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
• The health-first rule  and why medical causes should always be ruled out first
• The cleaning, size, and placement tweaks most cat parents miss
• How to choose litter your cat will actually use, and when it’s time to add another box

These real pet parenting insights will help you manage pet behavior, reduce cat anxiety, minimize your pet parenting struggles, and apply simple hacks that keep your cat happy without breaking your budget.

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Get your FREE guide,  25 Litter Box Tips to Keep Your Cat Happily Using Their Litter Box . This tip sheet also includes bonus tips for understanding cat litter box issues and keeping cats going in their litter boxes and not on your bed (or rugs, or laundry...).

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Pet parenting gets overwhelming fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.

Each week brings clear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We also tackle issues like cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the everyday problems that create stress for pets and their people.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical tools that save money and help you enjoy a calmer home and life with pets.

Follow so you can stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.

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