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Kitten plays in mud litter box, won't use it. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 month and 15 days old | 0.7716 lbs

I made a litter box for my kitten at home but my kitten doesn't poops in there but plays in it most of the time... I made the letterbox with mud... What should i do?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 20th, 2017

I would put actual cat litter, purchased from your local pet store, in the box. Most cats won't go in a box with mud in it. Mud isn't a texture that they find particularly appealing. Even newspaper is more appealing than mud. Try that and see how Shunu likes it. Best wishes.

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