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"     All of a sudden my cat, Brigitte, has started urinating just outside her litter box. Any advice on how to reverse this disturbing trend? C.D., Conway, Arkansas Because Brigitte isn&amp;#039;t relieving herself in a variety of locations, which can be a common sign of a urinary-tract infection, let&amp;#039;s assume that she has developed an aversion to her litter box. In general, cats prefer a roomy, clean &amp;quot;bathroom&amp;quot; in a quiet spot, away from noisy appliances and active doorways. If your litter box has a hood, that could be a problem, too, as the top can trap odors and make some animals feel caged in. Other things to consider: the texture of the litter and the height of the box, especially if Brigitte&amp;#039;s elderly.   To get her back on track, start with a new pan; it should be large, uncovered, and filled with unscented, nonclumping litter. If she still refuses to use it, try luring her by mixing in Cat Attract, an all-natural additive with an earthy scent that many felines find irresistible ($13 for 20 ounces; amazon.com).   And finally, be patient. If you catch Brigitte going next to the box, resist the urge to pick her up and place her in it. The last thing you want is a cat who associates her litter box with punishment. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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