My cat pees on the floor. Will treats make him use the litter box?

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My cat pees on the floor even when the litter boxes are clean. However he does pee in the box when he wants to. If I gave him a treat every time he pees in the box will he go in there more often? Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Male | neutered | 2 years and 11 months old | 12 lbs

Claudia Fioravanti · Accepted Answer

Hi, it certainly does not do any harm in reinforcing positively his behaviour. However you need to consider other things, such as how many litter trays you are offering and what size are they. You should have one litter tray for each cat plus one, and they should be large enough to allow your cat to turn and move comfortably. You should not have the litter trays in a position where they feel exposed, as by nature they feel vulnerable when going to the toilet. You should scoop the tray twice a day and deep clean it with a non toxic non scented disinfectant once a week. You should stick with the litter they are used to. Hope this gives you some extra advice on things to consider/implement at home.

My cat pees on the floor. Will treats make him use the litter box?

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