I need advice about how to train a cat to use a litter box.
Here's the story: I recently got a 12 year old cat from the Humane Society. I am the 3rd owner; I was told that the previous owner also rescued him, but had to give back after a couple months because of this issue. Apparently, the first owner didn't train him (perhaps an outdoor cat).
He does his business in the lower level (den), in a hallway to the garage.
I had the litter pan on the main level (where he is all day). I moved it to that hallway, but he still doesn't use it.
I've tried 'coaxing' him to use it (just a bit, so I didn't stress him out).
I've also tried pee-pads; he used them maybe a few times, but just to pee.
Is there anything I can do to train him?
Here's the story: I recently got a 12 year old cat from the Humane Society. I am the 3rd owner; I was told that the previous owner also rescued him, but had to give back after a couple months because of this issue. Apparently, the first owner didn't train him (perhaps an outdoor cat).
He does his business in the lower level (den), in a hallway to the garage.
I had the litter pan on the main level (where he is all day). I moved it to that hallway, but he still doesn't use it.
I've tried 'coaxing' him to use it (just a bit, so I didn't stress him out).
I've also tried pee-pads; he used them maybe a few times, but just to pee.
Is there anything I can do to train him?