Ask me Quote by Temple Grandin
![“Sometimes cats just avoid using a litter box but that [cat going poop outside the litter box but pees inside the litter box] is kind of strange. Most time people ask me why they go outside the litter box period.” quote by Temple Grandin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e37/temple-grandin-1219_ask-me_sometimes-cats-just-avoid-using-a-litter_1572358.jpg)
“Sometimes cats just avoid using a litter box but that [cat going poop outside the litter box but pees inside the litter box] is kind of strange. Most time people ask me why they go outside the litter box period.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: On Animal Behavior, 2005
Observes that cats sometimes defy expected litter habits, highlighting odd behavior patterns.
In simple terms: Cats can act strangely with litter habits.
Key Takeaway
Observe and adapt to pet’s unique needs.
Themes
animal behavior
habits
anomalies
observation
care
Mood
curious
analytical
concerned
Type
informational
observational
educational
When to use this quote
- home
- veterinary
- training
- environmental setup
Key Concepts
ethology
pet care
behavioral science
Questions to Reflect On
- Could a health issue explain the behavior?
- What changes can improve litter use?
A Different Perspective
Cats may have medical issues causing such behavior, not just oddness.
![“I want to make sure to fix these obvious things - like keeping the box CLEAN! Another thing that might affect this [cats going outside the litter box] is if you put the litter box in a laundry room where people are walking by there all the time, the cat might feel kinda too exposed. When you gotta…” quote by Temple Grandin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0a8/temple-grandin-1219_boxes_i-want-to-make-sure-to-fix-these-obvious_2894091.jpg)
![“It [cats going outside the litter box] might have something to do with - you know, I am just thinking that if I am the cat, when I'm pooping, you know, I've got to strain a little bit more and maybe that affects how the kitty litter feels on my paws. I'd try a different sub straight, or something…” quote by Temple Grandin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/292/temple-grandin-1219_bits_it-cats-going-outside-the-litter-box-mig_2110305.jpg)
![“Just think about it yourself; you don't want to put the [cat's] litter box down the basement because that's too far, on the other hand you don't want to put where everybody is traipsing in and out the back the door.” quote by Temple Grandin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb1/temple-grandin-1219_basements_just-think-about-it-yourself-you-don-t-w_1007435.jpg)
