Well, I've been doing a bunch of reading as well as rethinking of what I've observed Casey doing at slow times today, and I think I'm onto something.

When Casey's using his litterbox and is "digging" around, he's not actually digging. It's more like when he's trying to cover up what he's left. I think he's not satisfied with his covering up job and tries it again, accidentally uncovering what he's just covered as well as whatever else is in the litterbox. He then wipes his paws, isn't satisfied with his job, and then repeats the process for about 10-15 minutes. Since this started when the loose stool issue began, I'm thinking that might have triggered it, especially since he wasn't doing it that first week he was with me and never did it at my parents' house.

One thing I've been doing is trying to redirect him out of the litterbox once he's covered his business and then praising him once he's left it alone. Based on what I've been reading, I'm also going to try getting his attention with toys and treats to get him to leave it alone once he's done. Also, the next chance I get, I'm going to completely clean out all three litterboxes and scrub them clean, using more of the Arm & Hammer litterbox baking soda and whatever else I can find at the store to try and give the litter a better smell for him. Granted, I've never smelled the litterboxes (can't smell things unless it's a strong odor), but then I'm not as sensitive to smell like cats can be.
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Chessie and Casey Jones relaxing together.

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