Ezi, a long-haired calico cat, taking her very first dump in her new Litter Robot 4.

The end goal is to avoid the use of animals in research. With advancements in technology and other tools, we can develop alternative models to answering important research questions.

Things can become frustrating for cat owners when their animal avoids using the litter box and decides to eliminate somewhere else instead. Not only is their odor particularly strong, it can cause damage to your property. Understanding the reasons why your cat isn’t using the litter box properly can help you manage the situation and bring back a clean, odor-free, and happy home for you and your pet.

Preventing house soiling can be challenging, especially if the behavior seems to persist despite the training you have done. Understanding why the behavior happens and managing it based on the underlying issues will help keep your house cleaner and you and your pet happier.

Housing and enrichment trends seem to center around purposefulness, functionality, animal well-being, and guest perception. Looking at the zoo through the guest perspective while researching the needs of your specific animal and understanding their nuances as an individual, you can create enrichment and housing that aligns with the emerging trends.