Dear Cathy,
How do I get a feral cat to use the litter box? He comes in the house and is very affectionate, but one problem- he will not use the litter pan. He goes on my carpet. Help!
– Gloria, Center Valley, PA
Dear Gloria,
It can be difficult to get a feral cat to use the litter box, but you can purchase what’s called “a litter box attractant” that you can sprinkle on your litter to attract him to the box. I would also add a second litter box, so he has two places to go.
Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, children’s author, syndicated pet columnist, and pet expert with more than 30 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to moc.tidnuptep@yhtac. Please include your name, city, and state. You can follow her @cathymrosenthal
