My new cat hasn't used the litter box since adoption. Should I worry?

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Adopted a new cat yesterday and got home around 7 pm. It's now 12:30 pm and he has not used the litter box since arriving home. He acts like he feels okay. Exploring, playing, tail held high in the air. And I can't find any evidence that he went outside the litter box. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would not be concerned yet. Also, double check and make sure he is not going somewhere else, cats can be pretty sneaky! They will often hide it or go on a pile of clothes. Make sure he knows where the litter box is, and that it is not in a location that can seem scary (somewhere where there are other pets, a lot of food traffic, or loud noises like a laundry room). Here are other litter box tips: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-common-litter-box-mistakes https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-train-your-cat-to-use-a-litter-box

My new cat hasn't used the litter box since adoption. Should I worry?

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