New pets come with new responsibilities. Before bringing home a new cat, ensure your home is safe for an inquisitive furry friend. Though a senior cat may not be as quick to cause mischief in your house as a kitten, you still need to make changes to prepare your space before bringing them home. Here’s how to cat-proof your home before bringing home a senior cat.

A common complaint among cat owners is poor litterbox training. If the cat urinates in places other than the litter box, it can cause a great deal of foul odor in the home and be a source of frustration for the cat owner - especially if your cat is peeing in its food bowl.

Many times, poor litter box training can be corrected. The cat owner should try to determine if the lack of litter box training is a behavioral problem that can be corrected or due to a medical condition (cat anxiety).