If you want your cat to use the litter box when needed, first and foremost, you need to have lots of patience. Depending on your kitty's personality, the process can be quick or take a bit longer.

Kittens face many new challenges early on - from grooming themselves to eating solid food and using the litter box. For many cat owners, one frustrating question is: do kittens need training to use ...

If you have a cat, you need a litter box — in fact, you should have more than one. While not the most exciting or glamorous purchase, the best litter boxes are important for keeping your cat happy and ...

A cat that suddenly stops using the litter box can throw any home into chaos. It’s frustrating to clean up after them, but what looks like mischief is usually a sign of something deeper. Cats are ...

The daily scooping of litter is part and parcel of being a cat parent, but when there are devices available that can free you from this chore, why not make the most of it? The best automatic litter ...

My cats’ litter box is the bane of my existence. Pouring the litter, scooping it up, dumping it out, scrubbing the pan. Over and over again. I’ve gone through several litter boxes at home without ...

The best self-cleaning litter boxes are truly life-changing. As a cat mom of three extremely codependent, very demanding adult kitties, I used to spend a chunk of my day feeding them, putting away ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: At least one of our cats has been urinating and defecating in the ...

Choosing the right cat litter may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s important that you understand that it can directly impact your cat’s comfort, health, and your home’s cleanliness. There are so many ...

Q:Since my husband died almost two years ago, my 14-year-old cat has refused to use the litter box (in the garage where she has always slept). This means the entire garage has now become her litter ...