A cat starts going outside the litter box. Should you punish her?

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  1. No, punishment can make the problem worse
  2. Yes, raise your voice
  3. Yes, rub her nose in it

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References

  1. Cornell Feline Health Center, House Soiling www.vet.cornell.edu/node/3981 Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. International Cat Care, Soiling indoors icatcare.org/articles/soiling-indoors Checked 2026-10-10.

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