Litter box troubles.

[beccagore]

My kitten Lydia us roughly 5 months. I've been working to get her litter trained for sometime now. At first she was doing great, but the last month she has not used her box, but maybe 3 times, so I keep finding little unwanted surprises behind the couch. =/ whenever I find them I clean immediately with vinegar water. Last night my husband found one that I hadn't seen yet. *I've been working hard to keep it cleaned before he sees it. He said if it happens again she's out. So how can I get her to use her box all the time?

 

[beccagore]

I also forgot to add that her box used to be in the sunroom, but I recently moved it to behind the couch since that has been where she has been going the most.

 

[beccagore]

Advice anyone? I really need to figure this out soon.

 

[mani]

The 'unwanted surprises' are poo or wee? 

I'm concerned that she used to be OK and then this started... it would be a good idea to have her checked out by the vet as this can indicate a problem.

Remember to keep the boxes scrupulously clean... some cats will go in the box once and that's it.  And add a box as many cats won't wee where they poo.

And a couple of articles:

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/litter-box-location-secrets

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/combat-cat-urine (because getting rid of 'accidents' is essential)

 

[beccagore]

She will pee in the box, but will poo else where. As I said earlier I did move her box this morning, and she has used it today. Both poo, and pee.

 

[jennyr]

I agree that she should have two boxes at least. If the problem continues, can you confine her to one room for a while, to see if she uses the litter there? If she does, then keep her there for a week or so before trying again with access to t he rest of the house while keeping a box where she has got used to using it. Then gradually move the box to where you want to have it. But a vet check should always be the first thing to do. You could also try different types of litter - some cats don't like clay, for example.