"missing" the litter tray

[Soupie]

Pousse is very clean and knows where her tray is but she doesn't really squat properly. She tries to pee in the corners but as she stands "up" rather than squats, this means her aim has been off a little and she sometimes misses the tray.

Any ideas on sorting this out? She has a large tray which is fairly deep (about 5/6inches). She does get herself upset when she misses too and becomes quite agitated

Thanks

Soupie.

[Fran]

Have you tried a covered tray?? I find covered trays invaluable for messy kitties

[Soupie]

I have considered it but as I said she stands full height and I am worried that she will be put off using one as the only ones I have seen are not very roomy inside? What do you think?

[Mags]

I was going to suggest the same Fran

Cassie has a covered tray and I find them excellent ....... it would be ideal if Pousse has a habit of missing the tray...they are a lot more hygienic too....

You can get one in Argos, quite reasonable....

[Mags]

Originally Posted by Soupie

I have considered it but as I said she stands full height and I am worried that she will be put off using one as the only ones I have seen are not very roomy inside? What do you think?

I think she would adapt to squatting easy enough ........ does she squat when she poops?

Cassie is 10years old and she has plenty of room to move around in her tray.....

[Soupie]

Originally Posted by Mags

I think she would adapt to squatting easy enough ........ does she squat when she poops?

I don't know as she won't poop when I am in the room - she is extremely timid and according the notes that came with her from the rescue centre she is very nervous of change and can react quite badly!

I'm willing to give it a go but don't want to scare her off if you know what I mean?

I've seen those ones with lips on around the edge and wonder if that might be help but then I have images of her weeing on the lip! She's been here a week and done it twice but having watching her pee I could see it happening again if she wees too close to the edge

[dinahsmum]

I think a covered tray would be best. Donna has the same trouble with one of her girls. If they don't squat you risk very stinky walls!
btw I'd remove the 'cat flap' door on the cover unless Pousse is used to a catflap - just make life easy and let her pop in and out through a space rather than a flap

[Fran]

Originally Posted by Soupie

I don't know as she won't poop when I am in the room - she is extremely timid and according the notes that came with her from the rescue centre she is very nervous of change and can react quite badly!

I am wondering if she might actually feel 'safer' and more private in a covered litter tray? Worth a go?

[Soupie]

Will pop up to the pet store tomorrow - they have them on sale at the moment. It is worth a go definitely. She is just so nervous I find myself at a loss as I have always had feral/stable kittens which I have brought up from a young age and never had a cat this nervous at this age so it's all a bit new.

[dandysmom]

Soupie, how old is Pousse? She's probably stressed at being in a new home; I think the covered tray without the door is a great suggestion, and do hope it works for you! Let is know how she's doing with it!