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Hi Rob,

The good news is that he is doing this in the bathtub where it is easy to clean and not destroying your home. However, I would go ahead and take him to the vet for a checkup. Males are very prone to kidney stones, crystals and other urinary issues, which can cause severe damage and eventually death is left untreated.

If the vet gives him a clean bill of health, then you should isolate him in the area where his box is located for about two weeks. Give him attention during that time, but do not allow him to leave the room. This should re-train him to use the box.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a different problem

My cat does not urinate in the litter box And does the other sometimes and sometimes in the bath tub

I have inherited this cat

-- Contributed by: Rob

Hi Meghan,

I'd go ahead and take him to the vet and take a fecal sample along as well. His defecation should not smell that bad. It is possible he has some sort of infection or other problem. Probably best to get it checked out. Also, on sleeping in the litter box, we had a kitten that did this but once she was grown she has not done it since. You don't mention how old this cat is, but most adult cats do not do this because they are actually very clean and meticulous creatures. Be sure to mention all the details to your vet, so he can give you an accurate diagnosis.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

hi i am writing because about 2 weeks ago i adopted a black cat,we also have 1 other cat,and he sits in my bathtub all day untill 3am then he comes out to run amok.he also sleeps in the litter box a few hours he sleeps in it if its dirty or clean,im hoping there is nothing wrong with him,his bowel movements havfe a terrible smell almost like a dead rodent,i dont want to get rid of him but when he uses the box he poops so much and the smell is so overwelming i change the litter everyday or my other cat wont go near it,please let me know what you think,thanks meghan

-- Contributed by: meghan

Hi Cathy,

The answer is going to vary, depending upon your child. I had my daughters begin helping when they turned ten or eleven. I would have them do scoops daily and then I would do the actual changing of the litter. The main reason was because we have two large boxes and the litter is heavy.

Health wise, just make sure that your child thoroughly washes his or her hands after cleaning the litter box. It's good to have children help in the work of owning a pet as it teaches them responsibility.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

What is the youngest age a child can safely start cleaning the litter box.

-- Contributed by: Cathy
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