What to do if your cat doesn't use the litter box

Firstly, choose a suitable litter box and litter. Cats are naturally clean animals and are picky about their toileting tools. If they don't like the litter box, they may refuse to use it. Secondly, cats usually go to the bathroom after eating. Train your cat to use the litter box by putting it in the litter box after meals or when showing signs of needing to go. Repeat this a few times and the cat will learn to use the litter box.

When your cat suddenly stops using the litter box

The litter box may not have been cleaned promptly or regularly, causing the cat to unwilling to use it for defecation or urination.
There may be a scent in the litter box that the cat dislikes, such as the smell of another cat.
The cat may have recently experienced emotional fluctuations or changes in the home, causing anxiety and leading to the cat stopping using the litter box.

How to clean the litter box

Clean the litter box promptly. After the cat finishes defecating or urinating, remove the feces and urine clumps to avoid odor diffusion or wetting other parts of the litter, affecting its usage.
If there are many small urine clumps in the litter that can't be picked up, and it has already affected the overall effect of the litter, it is recommended to dump all the litter and replace it with new litter.

How to get your cat to use the litter box

Cats have a natural tendency to bury their excrement to avoid being detected by predators. Therefore, kittens who live with their mother cats will usually start using the litter box when they can walk and learn to bury their feces by imitating their mother's actions. If your cat stops using the litter box, you can let it live with other cats for a while to learn how to use the litter box.