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Inappropriate Elimination - Cat (view source)
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===Medical Factors===
===Medical Factors===
Causal and contributory medical factors should be investigated and treated. Conditions such as FIC should be ruled out
Causal and contributory medical factors should be investigated and treated. Conditions such as FIC should be ruled out
===Litter Tray===
The optimum litter tray provision for cats is as follows:
* High sides.
* Unscented, fine, mineral based litter.
* Large enough to turn around in.
* Located where the cat can access it easily, but without be disturbed whilst eliminating.
* One litter tray pet cat, plus one extra (to allow cats to avoid sharing latrines)
Cats show no general preference for covered or open litter trays<ref>Grigg, E.K., Pick, L., Nibblett, B., (2013) Litter box preference in domestic cats: covered versus uncovered. "J Feline Med Surg." 15(4):280-4.</ref>, so a choice should be provided until the cat's preference is established.
===Environment and Social Issues===
===Environment and Social Issues===