Baby Cat lost his potty training... HELP!!!?

We just got a kitten about a month ago. He was 16 weeks when we got him, and fully litter box trained. We have a 6-year old female cat (who has always been an only cat).





Our baby will not go in his box... At all. Our older cat doesn't really care where she goes, so she'll go in his. Recently I've made more of a point to separate the boxes, and close the door to his all day (while we're out). I sit with him every night for about an hour. But b/c he knows what I'm waiting for, he tries to hold it as long as possible. And what's more strange... He'll pee in the shower (or sometimes the sink if we keep the shower closed). And he'll poop right next to either his box or hers. Or sometimes out in the front room. But all of those areas are linoleum, meaning he knows better than to go on the carpet!!!





He must be intimidated... But what the hell do I do??? It's very frustrating, and even moreso draining.





PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

Baby Cat lost his potty training... HELP!!!?
1) Add at least one, better two more litter boxes. The rule of thumb is the the number of litter boxes should equal the number of cats plus one, so for two cats you need at least three litter boxes.


2) Maybe he doesnt like the type of litter - some cats are fussy. Try adding another box with a different type of litter.


3) Are the boxes covered? Some cats wont use a covered box, especially if another cat is intimidating them. Try taking the cover off the boxes.
Reply:You should make sure that he knows which box is his and that the litter doesnt make his paws feel bad. Also try getting your other cat to use hers so he knows which he can go in. Or you caan not wait for him and let him go on his own but you can just bring him to it when he is done eating or drinking water to see if he has to go. Hope it helps!