NOTE -If you notice multiple items like sticks, rocks, dirt, and soap in your cat's stool or on its own it keeps be a condition called Pica which is a behavioral issue but it could also be a vitamin deficiency.

          The ideal stool is firm and shaped like a log or nugget. Diarrhea or soft stool is abnormal and could indicate a food allergy, IBD or something else.

Note-Constipation can indicate a medical issue like an obstruction or need for dietary change like adding fiber or increasing water consumption which can be done by adding a free-flowing water fountain.If your cat has any type of Inflammation or digestive issues Prana Pets CBD Oil.

-Try a place with less traffic with an escape route if other pets come by.

-If you have a multi-cat household get multiple boxes. Cats do not like to share

-Keep the litter box clean. Cats thrive best on clean litterboxes

-In studies, cats prefer larger litterboxes

-Open cat litterboxes are favored by cats as closed litter boxes does not give them an escape route

-Electronic litter boxes can scare cats and they might not want to defecate and get constipated or go somewhere else in the house

-Make sure your cat likes the litter. There is clay, silica, wheat (potential allergies), pine, corn, pellets, recycled a newspaper and a variety of others. Cats have their own preferences but mainly prefer a clumping litter. Even though clumping clay litter is the most preferred it's not ideal when a cat licks their paws and swallows it. Also, its best to have an unscented litter because not every kitty likes every odor.