Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: At least one of our cats has been urinating and defecating in the ...

As said before, there used to be limited litter options, now there's tofu, wood, silica crystals, recycled paper, and even ...

Cats are pretty tidy creatures. They clean themselves, keep their fur relatively knot-free and don’t need to be potty trained. Plus, from a young age, domestic cats know how to use a litter box, ...

If you want your cat to use the litter box when needed, first and foremost, you need to have lots of patience. Depending on your kitty's personality, the process can be quick or take a bit longer.

To cat owners, a litter box is a nuisance. But to scientists, it’s a trove of information. A team of researchers at Nestlé ...

Ever since the pandemic adoption boom ended, shelters have seen a larger percentage of available adopters choosing feline companions, as opposed to dogs. Perhaps this is because cats are relatively ...

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 ...

Question: My cat has stopped using his litter box. Is there some way I can retrain him to use his box? Answer: Inappropriate urination, as it is usually termed, is a big problem. It is one of the ...