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Why won't my cat use her covered litter box? I have to make her pee!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 29 days old | 6.6 lbs

She knows she should hold herself for urine but the problem is with the covered litter box that has a door she cant pass through. at first so i had to put her in. Does this make her accustomed to it ? Now she doesnt go by hersref at all, i have to take her to pee !

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on November 7th, 2017

Hi and thanks for posting. A lot of cats do not take to the covered litter boxes as well as open non covered boxes. I would take the cover off of it if possible and see if she uses the littler box with the top off. I'd try that first. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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