The Pet Parent Hotline | Pet Parent Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Pet Parents

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


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Think your litter box setup is fine, yet your cat is still peeing on the bath mat? 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 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 pet parenting struggles, and apply simple pet saving 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 keeping cats going in their litter boxes and not on your bed (or rugs, or laundry...).

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Pet parenting is tough, but The Pet Parent Hotline helps solve real pet parenting struggles with practical pet advice. Each week, we provide pet care advice and pet saving hacks for overwhelmed pet parents trying to save money at the pet store and on vet bills, make puppy training easy, fix cat behavior problems like litter box issues and scratching, and keep multi-pet households in balance. We share pet advice on pet budgeting, cat care, dog training tips, dog behavior, stress-free vet visits, and home cleaning with pets. Follow for the pet parent support you need to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying life with pets.

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