Is Your Cat Urinating in Your Bed? Five Tips to Get Your Cat Back in the Box

1. SUPERSIZE IT!

Compare the relative size of your bathroom to your cat’s bathroom. A standard litterbox for the average-sized cat is equivalent to a bathroom the size of a closet for you!

2. MAKE IT CONVENIENT!

Put your cat’s box in areas where she can easily get to it. If your dog is blocking the litterbox or snacking each day in it, your cat is going to find a more convenient place to go to the bathroom–like your bed!

3. GIVE HER WHAT SHE WANTS!

Don’t buy whichever litter is on sale, if your cat likes a certain brand, stick with it and don’t ever change!

4. CLEAN UP!

Scoop your cat’s box at least daily. That’s right, a minimum of daily. How often do you flush? If your litterbox looks like the one above, get to work!

 

5. LET IT BREATHE!

Most cats like uncovered boxes. We like them because they keep the smell in, but most cats don’t like them for

What Are Industry Leaders Saying About Dr. Radosta?

Every once in a while, a veterinary unicorn comes along: competent, confident, compassionate, and a great communicator. Brimming with science and soul. Dr. Lisa Radosta is a true "Jill of all trades," fighting important battles and inspiring future leaders. She has played a big role in making animal behavior important, elevating females in our profession, and showing action steps to make a balance between work and home doable. Equally comfortable in the exam room or coming into people's living room via network TV, Dr. Lisa Radosta fights tirelessly to help pets and people live happier, healthier, fuller lives. I often watch her at the podium, in a board meeting, or in an interview and just think..."you go, girl!

Dr. Marty Becker

Dr. Radosta is exceedingly passionate about each individual animal and understands by helping a pet she is also helping families; her passion is only exceeded by her knowledge to make a difference. Dr. Radosta is also a master communicator, whether it is explaining behavior modification to families desperate for exactly what Dr. Radosta and her team provide to communicating to professional colleagues at veterinary meetings.

Steve Dale, CABC

Every single day Dr. Radosta is making the world a better place for dogs and cats suffering from fear, stress, and anxiety. She's highly regarded by veterinarians and board-certified behaviorists alike and I am honored to have worked alongside her to educate pet parents about the importance of caring for our pet's mental health -- she's my "go-to" for video or blog interviews on behavior topics. I've also been a client of Dr. Radosta's behavior practice and I credit her with opening my eyes back in 2006 to how FAS affects our pets' quality of life. 

Kristen Levine