My new cat won't cover poop. What can I do about litter box habits?

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I recently adopted a cat. Her name is Dana she is 1, initially she covered her poop every time she went but recently she either half way covers it or doesn't cover it at all. Today she did her business right on top of the scooper which was inside the box( and has always been inside the box). I have only had her for a week and the litter brand has no been changed. What can I do to make her cover it again? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Amber W · Accepted Answer

This may have been just a one time thing for Dana so I wouldn't worry too much yet. I'd suggest ensuring good litter box habits by: 1) cleaning the litter at least once daily (twice if you can) 2) keeping the litter level at least 4-6 inches deep 3) making sure the litter box is very large to ensure Dana has a lot of room to move around and cover her feces 4) Make sure the litter box is in quiet area so Dana won't be disturbed when going to the bathroom. I suspect that if you take the above steps Dana will likely start covering her poop again. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and good luck!

My new cat won't cover poop. What can I do about litter box habits?

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