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I was brought up with felines all of my life. I am currently sharing my home with three grown cats and four kittens (the female just gave birth a few weeks back), therefore I feel that I am knowledgeable and experienced enough to answer your question.

There are various speculations as to why your cat may be soiling your home. Let me explain. The first and most probable reason for this may be because there is something wrong with their litter box. Here is an example. If the box is either extensive or inconsequential for the cat he or she will not feel agreeable using it. You must be sure to purchase the right size litter box for your pet as he or she grows, otherwise the feline will be out of place.

Has your cat been properly trained to use a litter box? To achieve this, the first place you bring a cat when it is first entering the home is to his litter box. Let him smell it then scratch his paws in the litter. It is instinctual for a cat to cover up his/her "mess" after is it made. Many cats demand patience. You may need to sit with him or her for quite some time to ensure their comfortableness and be sure the cat knows the correct purpose of the litter box. Allow me to also state that if the litter box is not well kept (after every use I clean my cats litter box entirely and refill it) your cat probably wont find it up to par, resulting in him not using it. Some felines require forever clean litter boxes. Also, are there multiple cats living in your house at this time? If so, you will most likely need to provide each cat with his or her own litter box for personal use. The reason for this is simply due to the fact that most cats will refuse to "use the bathroom" while another feline had caked their odor all over the litter box.

It is to my own assumption that your cat might just not be feeling very well. I'm sure I'm not the only person who's head isn't screwed on correctly when I am feeling sick. This is the same in cats. Finally, I will provide you with valuable tips on how to punish a cat who is not accordingly using a litter box. It is a very quick and simple solution. Take your cat (not too firm nor too lightly) by the back of the neck and rub his or her nose close to the "mess". Then with your cat still in your arms, take him straight to the litter box and scratch his paws in the litter so he/she gets the clue that this is where the "mess" goes.

I am fairly certain that all of the information that I have provided you with will be of great help to you and your family. Remember to stay patient and guide your cat in the right direction, so to speak. Good luck with everything.

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