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Keeping piggy from laying in her litter box

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Question
Hi, I have beautiful piglet who frequently lays in her litter box.  I don't want to scold her for it because I don't want her think that being in her litter box is wrong.  Instead, when I catch her laying in her litter box, I just pick her up and bring her out.  Do you have any suggestions?

Answer
Hello Jessica and thank you for your question, It seems a bit odd for a animal to Want to sleep in its potty area lol, Perhaps you can offer a blanket or old shirt beside the litter box for her to lay on... that might work. Your right telling her to get out of the litter box might not be a great idea then she could possibly start pottying elsewhere in the home which wouldnt be good. It could be she likes the feel of the litter in the box as well... cool newspaper or rough litter(just like real dirt to sleep in!), Your best bet is offering a cozy easily accsesable bed near the litter pan and see if she likes it.