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Re: [OPEN] [CD] Cats can't use the litter boxes

My cat ran away because he couldn't use the litter box. I have a litter box he just won't use it for some reason. This is so frustrating.

It happens almost every time I have a cat. So annoying. I shouldn't have to move the litter box, exit the game, buy a bunch of litter boxes, etc. Make the game work 😂

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  • 677714f16587604b's avatar
    677714f16587604b
    New Traveler
    2 years ago

    Happens to me all the time. The easiest way to deal with it:

    1. testingcheats true

    2. resetsim [cat's name]

    In my case, it happens when a cat wants to use the litter while another cat is using it and also when the litter is dirty. Then even after the litter is cleaned or another cat has done its business, the cat won't even try. Reset resolves the problem. After typing resetsim [cat's name] the cat goes straight to the litterbox almost immediately.

  • MrsShotgunPanda's avatar
    MrsShotgunPanda
    2 years ago

    2/9/24 and this is still an ongoing issue. This has been an issue in every game. Usually resetting the litterbox or cat would fix it; however, this time it didn't. I just started this game. Nothing is blocking the box. Resetting the box and the cat didn't work. Replacing the box with a new one didn't work.

    Without fail, every single time I play with cats, they complain about the litterbox, get uncomfortable, then run away for a bit. It's really frustrating that it's been years without a fix.

  • Bearpal64's avatar
    Bearpal64
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago
    @MrsShotgunPanda My Sims just adopted a stray cat in Brindleton Bay. First couple of days it was fine. Cat used the litterbox. Then I noticed the cat REALLY used the litterbox (was in it for a long time). I renovated the house and moved the litterbox outside on a deck. I saw the cat use it so I thought all was good. Then I saw the cat had a "what's wrong?" Interaction under "pet care". Asked cat what was wrong and cat was like I need the litterbox. Nothing was blocking it. The cat just couldn't use it anymore. Bought a new one and it wasn't until I put it in the middle of the room that the cat was able to use it.

    I wonder what causes it to break? Also it sure would be nice if we could ask the cat to use the litterbox like we can call them to eat or lie on the pet bed.

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