My cat only uses the litter box. How can I get him to go outside?

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Thank you Dr Elizabeth. Yes it is odd . For 2 years my cat would never use litter box &ask to go outside where he goes to bathroom. After recovering indoors for 3 weeks he still only uses litter box after returning outside . He is NOT going outside. He come in to use box which he always hated. It's easier when he goes outside. Any suggestions how I get him to go outside more , and/or use both litter box and outside? Thanks much. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 4 years and 4 months old | 21 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That could be tough. You can try taking away the litter box for short periods of time. Make sure he has access to the outside. If everything seems to be going well, gradually length in the amount of time the litter box is removed. Be careful though, he may find another place to go inside the house. You could also try gradually moving the litter box to the door from its current location. And then move the litter box outside the door. Then take it away. Of course he would still need to watched that he is not finding an alternative place to go in the house. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My cat only uses the litter box. How can I get him to go outside?

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