Why won't my cats use their new covered litter box after training?

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I have two one year old cats that are litter box trained and yesterday I got them a new litter box and it is covered. The old one was not covered, but the new one is bigger than the old one. They haven't used it very much and I don't know why. Is it because it's covered? How can I get them to start using it more? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your frustrations with your kitties! It could definitely be the change in litterboxes. Many cats are finicky about their bathroom behavior and changes may upset them. I would consider taking the top off the new box temporarily until they become used to it, and once they are using it regularly you can add the top. Some cats may never be comfortable with a covered litterbox, but hopefully with time they will become used to it. Also be sure you haven't changed the litter type at the same time as changes in litter type can also upset them. You can also try taking some soiled litter from a used litterbox to provide some scent that may encourage them to use the new box.

Why won't my cats use their new covered litter box after training?

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