If the cat suddenly stops using the litter tray, this could signify symptoms of urinary tract infection. The cat could be looking to find a larger space to relieve itself as opposed to the small space provided by the litter tray, because they are having difficulty urinating or are experiencing pain in the process.
Furthermore, the cat is likely to stop using its litter tray in case the tray is not clean enough. Cats are clean creatures; therefore, if the litter tray is full, they will consider looking for another cleaner place. If there are several cats in the home, it is advisable to consider one litter tray for every cat. Pet owners should make sure the tray is cleaned daily.
Nevertheless, it is important to train your cat to use a litter tray to urinate. As you shop, you will discover that there are many types of cat trays available in the market. It is important to choose the right brand. The factors to consider when choosing litter trays include:
· Type of tray
There are different brands of trays available in the market. Generally, there are four categories of trays namely, the open trays, basic trays, automatic litter boxes and covered trays. Many of the cats experience great comfort in using the open trays because they are user-friendly. Furthermore, the open trays give better ventilation. Although many of the cats enjoy the open trays, other cats love the privacy offered by the covered ones.
Therefore, it is important for the pet owners to observe the cat's reactions because some cats may feel trapped with the covered ones. The automatic litter boxes make it easy for the pet owner to clean. Furthermore, the boxes are hygienic. However, in certain instances, the cats are likely to be frightened by the sound and motions of these types of trays. Therefore, some cats are likely to refrain from using the trays. Pet owners may consider activating the boxes while the pets are not around.
· Size of the breed
When choosing trays it is important to determine the size of the breed. Owners usually get pets while they are young. Therefore, they often need to purchase new trays along the development of the cat. However, from the perspective of the cat, new trays are likely to cause distress or unease. It is advisable to select trays by considering size of the breed. For instance the Norwegian Forest cats and Bengal cats are normally large breeds. Scottish Fold and Siamese are considered medium breeds. When choosing a tray it is important to find one which is 24 inches wide, long and deep.
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