Do I need a bigger litter box?

tutti_bella

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Lucy Belle still would not use the litter box on her own, unless I caught her trying to *go* near the corner and I will then place her inside the box. And the weirdest thing is she will only go when I am home. She loves to go in the corner, right behind my apartment front door and I have my litter box placed just next to that spot. In the beginning, she will refuse to even stay in the litter box and for the past few days, she has started exploring and feeling the box and won't creep out.

I am using World's Best Litter and initially thought I have to change litter because she freaks out whenever her paws touches the litter. She's doing alright now but she tried to bury her feces and urine by scratching outside and around the box instead. Does this mean that her box is too small? Any advise? Thanks!
 

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Try different litters - Cat Attract is one that she might like better, but find a soft one otherwise, and keep it clean (of course :-). If you have room for another one, try it out. Don't use a cover if you have one now - they often don't like them, and don't use 'scented' litters... ditto.
 

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You have a Cat Attract vote here too. There are 2 versions. One is actual litter and the other is an additive that you sprinkle into the litter box. The additive is usually sold only at vets although I hear that they will start selling it in stores soon. Most Petsmarts sell Cat Attract litter.

I also use big rubbermail/sterilite bins as litter boxes without a lid. They are bigger, taller, and cats really seem to like them.
 
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