When a cat stops using the litter box and starts using your bed or couch it becomes a very frustrating experience for the cat owner. By taking some simple steps to investigate the litter box issue you might find an easy solution.

Cats can stop using the litter box for any number of reasons. Some are health related and some can be pure behavioral, and some can be neither.

One of the most common reasons for a cat to stop using the litter box might be due to a urinary tract infection. Signs of this might be frequent urination, straining to urinate, or blood in the urine. If your cat is showing these signs you should seek veterinarian assistance.

If your cat has a really sudden behavior change and stops using the litter also seek veterinary help because this might be due to a hormonal problem.

If your cat is older, your litter box might have sides that are too high for your cat to jump in and out of the litter box comfortably. If you have large heavy cat your litter box might be too small for it. There can be many simple reasons why your cat has stopped using the litter box, you just have to try and do some problem solving.

Some other simple reasons why your cat might have stopped using the litter box is because it was placed near a loud washing machine, or maybe the door to the room where the litter box is was accidentally closed.

By taking the time to investigate litter box problems you might find that there is a simple solution. If you need help ask your veterinarian for assistance.