Infographic on 12 reasons why a cat might mess in the home

Well, I think that this extensively covered problem is nicely told in an infographic. So, here it is. It is free to use as stated in the caption. So called inappropriate elimination is a really a euphemism. It means that the cat is actually eliminating appropriately from their perspective but their owner doesn’t like it and rightly so as it makes a mess. But we can’t blame the cat when the reason is not their fault. Owners need to look to their caregiving to fix the problem, grit their teeth and be gentle on their cat. ?

12 reasons why a cat might mess the in home

12 reasons why a cat might mess the in home. Infographic by MikeB at PoC. It is free to use under a Creative Commons: ATTRIBUTION-NODERIVS CC BY-ND license. Please link back to the page.

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Michael Broad

Hi, I'm a 74-year-old retired solicitor (attorney in the US). Before qualifying I worked in many jobs including professional photography. I love nature, cats and all animals. I am concerned about their welfare. If you want to read more click here.

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