How To Stop Your Dog From Raiding The Cat's Litter Box

If your dog finds the litter box contents irresistible, it’s time to undertake precautionary measures to stop this undesirable habit before it can wreak havoc on your pet’s system and cause serious health issues. 

Keep the litter box out of your dog’s reach. You can accomplish this in several ways--

• Place the litter box in an elevated spot that your cat can jump up to but is unreachable to the errant dog.  

• Install baby gates that keep the dog out but allows the cat to pass under or over the gates. 

• Install a cat door in a close room and put the litter box inside. This will render the litter box out of the dog’s reach. 

Keep the litter box clean and free from any undesirable odors. Scooping several times a day helps will make the litter box contents less tempting to your dog. Without a “treat” inside the box, your dog will eventually lose interest in raiding the contents over time.  

Provide adequate opportunities in which your dog can derive physical and mental stimulation so he won’t get bored. 

If a dog that frequently raids the litter box sudden exhibits digestive problems or other symptoms, bring him to the animal hospital Sarasota, FL immediately.