Hi

Can anyone help or explain this?

I have 2 uneutered (through that is about to change) 21 month old
black queen sisters who are utterly adorable except for one thing.....

Sarrasine the smaller and shyer of the two (which is not saying much
as they are both very confident kittens), does not like to c**p in her
litter box but she does her business next to the box . She will do it
if picked up and placed in it when she crouches down or if we are
watching her but with the sort of look that suggests we are cruel for
"making" her do this. However for the other business, she will use the
box even if it needs cleaning. She and sister Redunzel came house
trained through as a kitten Sarrasine was the one with the occasional
"accident" whereas Redunzel has always been perfect. Sarrasine was
perfect eventually for a few months and then this started

They share a box. I have been advised to clean wherever Sarrasine goes
with something strong on the disinfectant front but I am worried that
an unpleasant smell so near the box will discourage both cats from
using it.

I have tried different brands of litter it doesn't change things.

Someone suggested a covered box might be a help any comments?

I'd just love to know why she does it

Lesley

Slave of the Fabulous Furballs