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hamsterjill

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7. Dirt initially

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Mon Feb 22, 2021, 08:13 AM

Feb 2021

In our rescue, we’ve occasionally had to use potting soil instead of litter JUST long enough to get the cat to use the litterbox. Once they’ve figured it out, we’ve immediately switched to litter and it’s worked every single time.

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how to get a stray to use the litter box [View all] drray23 Feb 2021 OP

Keep her in a small room with litter box at first. Try spooky3 Feb 2021 #1

Find where she poops,... dig it up and bring it to the litter box. magicarpet Feb 2021 #2

Use unscented litter KT2000 Feb 2021 #3

ok. thanks! drray23 Feb 2021 #4

There is special litter that attracts cats. raging moderate Feb 2021 #5

All my rescues go into a wire dog cage initially. The litter box is right there. As suggested, put Karadeniz Feb 2021 #6

I use puppy pads with my cat rescues. Nt spooky3 Feb 2021 #8

Dirt initially hamsterjill Feb 2021 #7

That's a good idea. Thanks. Nt spooky3 Feb 2021 #9

Avoid covered litter boxes, too. Agree on the Dr Elsey cat attract litter 😊 Ziggysmom Feb 2021 #10