Just like real estate, the location of the litter box is important to ensure that your kitty will use it when he needs to do his business. Cats hate it when their litter box is placed too close to their food and water dishes, because cats don’t like eating and eliminating in the same place. A litter box that is not easily accessible may also remain unused or ignored. a cat may not be able to reach the litter box in time if it’s placed on the top floor or in the basement. There are also cats that steer clear of litter boxes that are placed in spots where they have to pass through a dominant cat’s territory or other stressors in order to heed the call of nature.

Avoidance of the litter box may also be an important symptom of a health problem that must be brought to your Ashburn, VA veterinarian immediately. Schedule an appointment today!