Training Your Kitten To Use The Litter Box
Bringing a new cat home means a lengthy adjustment period where owners must be prepared to help him/her get used to their new surroundings. It is crucial to observe your cat as it establishes new routines and habits to ensure your pet is settling well.
One crucial habit every house cat needs to master is litter training. Cats are relatively tidy animals and one of their instincts is to bury their waste in dirt or sand. And as homeowners, you definitely want a designed area for your cat to bury its waste for easy cleanup.
Litter training takes time, training and patience, but the results are worth it.
To prepare to teach your kitten good habits, you need the following supplies on hand: a litter box for each of your pet and extra ones to place in other suitable places; kitty litter (best to start with unscented clumping litter and experiment with other kinds once your kitten is litter trained) as well as treats and toys to reward them for using the litter box.
Tips for Litter Box Training
When teaching your kitten to use the litter box, you need to bear in mind the following steps:
- Have a designated area for the litter box and show her the litter box as soon as she steps inside the house. Have her check it out and give her time to be comfortable in it.
- Bring your kitten to the litter box after meals and after waking up from naps. Observe her behavior when she does her business. If she exhibits signs of wanting to pee or poo, take her to the litter box so she can do so.
- Reward your kitten with a treat or a toy when she uses the litter box so she associates it with pleasant experiences.
- Do not scold or punish your kitten if she fails to use the litter box. Doing so would only make her associate the litter box with negative feelings, which can make the litter training more difficult.
- Observe whether your kitten is getting used to the idea of using the litter box. If she remains hesitant, try changing the box itself or the litter. There might be something in it that she finds uncomfortable. If despite all efforts, she is still unable to use the litter box on a regular basis, you may opt to have her checked by a vet. She might have medical issues, like an infection, that needs to be treated.
You are now off to an adventure with your new cat! To make this adventure a fun and easy journey, use Fifilitter, a safe and natural litter that is perfect for the newest member of your household. With built-in odour and dust control, you can guarantee that you and your kitten will love it! Fifilitter also contains sodium bentonite, which forms hard clumps to make clean-up a cinch. Start your litter training journey with Fifilitter to keep you and your pet healthy and happy!
