Why is my cat hiding and not using the litter box in a small home?

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I am still having issues with "scruff" using the litter box. 1.took her to the vet, she's healthy. 2. Bought ",Cat Attract " litter. 3. Bought a " Feliway " diffuser We live in a 1 room house with 3 adults, 1 large dog and 1 large cat. I don't know where to put the litter box. I have 1 in the bathroom and 1 in the kitchen. Scruff hides under the bed all day. What else can I do?? She's been to the vet and is healthy. Pet's info: Cat | American Curl | Female | 3 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I don't know the set-up in your house but my guess is that he is scared of something which is why doesn't want to come out from under the bed. Do you have a dog or other cat that harasses him? Have you tried putting the litter box under the bed with him? You may need to get a more shallow, smaller box to do this. If there is a dog that is bothering him then you need to give him a "safe space" which sounds like all you have is your bedroom to do this in. What I mean by a safe space is to put a baby gate up so your dog cannot get in the room but leave enough room under the gate so the cat can go out of the room if he wants. In the room you need to have Scruff's food, water and litter box. Once he realizes he is safe he should start coming out more. After he seems comfortable in your room you can start slowly trying to integrate him into the rest of the house and with the rest of the pets. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Why is my cat hiding and not using the litter box in a small home?

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