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8. I would get a larger box (but not giant) and softer litter to start. A covered box could make her more comfy or

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 11:58 PM

Jun 28

claustrophobic. I've only ever used a large open box and softer litter.

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I need some advice from the cat parents out there. [View all] MIButterfly Jun 28 OP

Had the same problem. Twoflower Jun 28 #1

You could consider a larger box with high sides, or a covered one Ocelot II Jun 28 #2

When my cat started missing the box drmeow Jun 28 #5

I use a black concrete mixing tub for a litter pan. House of Roberts Jun 28 #6

Lvt retired SuzyandPuffpuff Jun 29 #9

I vote with the large deep storage tub group Bayard Jun 29 #10

I had a cat with that problem, too. We ended up using a Tote Cloudhopper Jun 29 #11

Here are 2 ideas Nigrum Cattus Jun 29 #13

We have had at least 20 kitties over our cksmithy Jun 29 #14

Higher sides Figarosmom Jul 2 #15

This is not a complete solution, but it is helpful. hamsterjill Jul 2 #16