Cat Proof the Litter Box

If your cat is missing aim, messing up or misusing the litter box, you'll want to find some useful ways to to cat proof your litter box and get the cat to use it properly. Do that by following some of these suggestions.

Steps

 * 1) Remove the litter tray from anywhere near food areas. If the cat does miss the box, you don't want it in the cat's food.[[Image:Cat Proof the Litter Box Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Get an absorbent mat for placing underneath the box. For example, an old doormat or a special mat from the pet stores will do. Put it under the tray to capture any litter that is kicked out. It will be easier to pick up and it won't be scattered on so much of the floor. Moreover, when the cat steps out the box, it won't tread as much litter on the floor.[[Image:Cat Proof the Litter Box Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Get some litter tray liners. (Scented ones are only good if you know your cats won't get irritated by the smell. ) Place the liner in the litter box, then you can just pick up the bag once the cats have done their business.[[Image:Cat Proof the Litter Box Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Line the wall behind the box. If the tray is next to the wall, put a bin bag, liner or some sort of protection on the wall. This can be regularly removed and replaced, protecting the wall from urine spray.[[Image:Cat Proof the Litter Box Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Clean thoroughly. When you clean out the tray, make sure you get rid of all the germs. Use some hot soapy water and fill the tray halfway. Leave it for 20 to 30 minutes, then empty and leave to air dry. Keeping the litter box clean can encourage a cat to use it cleanly.[[Image:Cat Proof the Litter Box Step 5.jpg|center]]

Things You'll Need

 * Litter tray
 * Absorbent mat
 * Litter tray liner
 * Garbage/bin bag (and tape or poster tack for holding up)
 * Good cleaning supplies, safe for cats

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