Daft cat!

My cat is 19 and getting very confused. I'd be glad if the litter tray was used consistently...

I have two cats. One like Grenmossgiel's - always comes in to use the tray. The other will go outside when she's out, but insists on using one of my pots on the decking!! They are too old and set in their ways to try and change them

Oh Greenmoss! Perhaps she likes company - could be a job for life

Hurray! Daisy has wee'd in the garden! She did it with much glee on her face, right next to me as I was hanging out the washing!

I agree with grannyactivist and I have two cats who only "go" inside!

greenmoss, that is so funny! And sweet!

greenmossgiel as someone who has to clear up after the neighbour's cats before I can allow my GS into my garden I'd say you have a very CLEVER cat - not daft at all.

Put the tray outside while she is playing there? Mix a little earth into it so that she gets used to the smell and feel of earth?

But your neighbours will be delighted that she does not want to use their gardens as a loo. Most cats who "go" outside prefer to do their business at the edge of their territory (well, wouldn't you?) which generally means next door. I have heard cat-owners say "Oh my cat never does anything in the border" when their neighbours complain about seedlings dug up and fertilised.

Perhaps start putting the litter tray outside, under cover, if possible, and gradually get it further away from the door.