Few things unsettle cat owners more than discovering their pet has turned the sofa, bed or carpet into a toilet. It's unpleasant, yes — but losing your temper won't help. First rule: No scolding ...

A cat that suddenly stops using the litter box can throw any home into chaos. It’s frustrating to clean up after them, but what looks like mischief is usually a sign of something deeper. Cats are ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Indoor cats are naturally inclined to use a well-maintained litter box. Most cats are trained by their mothers as ...

Dear Dr. Fox: My family and I have adopted four cats, and they are all sweet and friendly. The only problem is that our youngest cat, Phoebe, keeps defecating and urinating outside of the litter box.

Scooping the litter box is arguably the most disliked chore that comes from sharing your home with a cat. It’s time-consuming ...

After testing dozens of automatic litter boxes, I can say it's been difficult to determine which is the best cat litter (or rather, if there is one). Most people will want to look for a low-tracking, ...

Your cats are easy to love, but litter box smells are not. If your cat's litter box has a persistent stink even when you are cleaning it once or twice per day and you have ruled out issues with the ...

I knew nothing about cat litter before I adopted my cat, Frank. Within the first couple of months together, I went through five different combinations of litter and litter boxes, looking for the one ...