Feral kitten won't use litter box. How do I stop carpet accidents?

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I have written several times. Scruff is my previously feral 3 month old kitten. She absolutely refuses to use any type of litter. I have spent $ I don't have to get several litters, sand, dirt, ceder.. Nothing works. I cannot stand over her 24/7, and she's peeing and pooping on the carpet. What can I do? She's been to the vet and is healthy. Pet's info: Cat | American Curl | Female | 3 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am sorry you are going through this. Scruff not using the litter box is very unusual. Most cats naturally like to dig and teach themselves at a young age to use one. My recommendation is to confine her in a large dog crate: big enough for a litter pan, small bed and her water and food. She stays in this dog crate when she can not be 100% watched until she starts to use the litter box. She can be let out for play and when she can be watched. When she poops and pees try to put it in the litter box so she can smell it. I am not sure what other advice you received but I think it is time to go in to hard core lock down mode. It is unacceptable behavior for her not to use the box. I wish you the very best!

Feral kitten won't use litter box. How do I stop carpet accidents?

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