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Hello and thanks for using Boop by Petco! It may be helpful for you to provide more details as to what behavior you're trying to correct in Sabbath. As you have found out spraying with water and tapping or hitting never work. These punishments can actually make things worse and are not recommended. Positive reinforcement and consistency are key in any training. A Feliway diffuser may help you as well. Again, depending on the behavioral problem there may be different solutions so more details are helpful in Sabbath's case. If you are running into problems a consultation with your veterinarian or even a boarded veterinary behaviorist will help. They can even discuss behavioral medications if necessary.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi, it certainly does not do any harm in reinforcing positively his behaviour. However you need to consider other things, such as how many litter trays you are offering and what size are they. You should have one litter tray for each cat plus one, and they should be large enough to allow your cat to turn and move comfortably. You should not have the litter trays in a position where they feel exposed, as by nature they feel vulnerable when going to the toilet. You should scoop the tray twice a day and deep clean it with a non toxic non scented disinfectant once a week. You should stick with the litter they are used to. Hope this gives you some extra advice on things to consider/implement at home.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. It sounds as though the cats are stressed being near each other. If you have tried the natural products, I would recommend trying NaturVet Quiet Moments with Melatonin which can be found online or at your local pet store.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Yes it should be safe to use. I don't know how well it will work though. I think you should try some Feliway diffusers and get a second litter box with a different type of litter to put in a different location. He may not like the one you are currently using. Also, if he is not neutered, having that done will often stop urine marking. https://www.amazon.co.jp/s?k=feliway&__mk_ja_JP=%E3%82%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Usually a behavior change like this is related to stress. Any changes or stressors in the house lately? Guests for the holidays? You traveled and left her while you were out of town? You just moved? New pets? Stray cats hanging out around outside the house? Regardless, I would try to use a product to decrease stress and do some environmental enrichment for her. This is the best product to decrease stress and calm cats - Feliway. https://www.feliway.com/us#redirected https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/comfort-zone-diffuser-with-feliway-for-cats Here is an article on environmental enrichment for cats: http://www.catbehaviorassociates.com/what-is-environmental-enrichment-and-why-does-your-cat-need-it/ Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on August 12th, 2025