Cats have some weird habits, and one of those habits is burying their waste. Dogs don’t bury their waste, so why do cats?

In the wild, a dog is a predator. A cat, on the other hand, is both a predator and prey. It’s a good idea for a cat to bury his waste so possible predators can’t narrow down his location. Dogs, on the other hand, don’t mind if other dogs and animals come across their waste. They can actually communicate with each other using the scents from their urine and feces.

This strange habit is very beneficial to us. It means we can place a litter box in our home and our cat will gladly use it!

If your cat isn’t using his box, there could be a medical problem. To get to the bottom of your cat’s problem, click here, or schedule an appointment with your veterinarian Ellicott City, MD.