Berlin — 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 ...

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 ...

Q: Sheba is about 15 years old, a domestic short-hair cat. About six weeks ago, she began eliminating outside of her litter box area. She picked the dining room for this elimination. I immediately ...

Dear Heloise: My cat stopped using his litter box for reasons he never explained, but he was happy to use a pee pad. So, after trying many other things to retrain him, I tossed the litter away and put ...