Does anyone else litterbox train their toy breed? If so, what kind of litter do you use. I presently use the pine wood pellets, but the puppy makes a mess of them sometimes. I've heard of using clumping cat litter, but wondered if it's safe. TIA>
2006-08-22 05:13:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She was litter trained just fine. I just have the problem of her stepping out of the box and taking some litter with her across the floor.
2006-08-22 05:38:07 · update #1
You can put a puppy pad in there.
2006-08-22 05:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used the clumping cat litter and it worked fine. It is actually a lot less messy than trying to use the alternative types of litter. I am not sure if you have tried this or not, but I have used a litter pan instead of a litter box. Sometimes, when the toy breeds are very little, it is difficult for them to step over the litter box edges. Litter pans, however, are lower to the ground and maybe more appropriate for these small breeds. You can find them at your local pet store.
2006-08-22 05:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by nicole_d82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 11:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T DO IT!!!!!!! I did this with my chihuahua when she was a pup and have regretted it ever since. Once they mess up the litter they will start peeing on the carpet, floor or anywhere they want to. Once they get older they will still think it's OK to do it anywhere they want.
2006-08-22 05:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 5lb. chi and she uses puppy pads. Keep an eye on your pup & when they start to do their mess put them on the pad or clean up their mess with the pad and let them smell of it. This will put their on odor on the pad. It took just once for my pup after I cleaned up her pee with the pad and had her to smell it. She was only 5 wks old and 1lb at the time.
2006-08-22 05:38:52 · answer #5 · answered by smiley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purina makes dog litter that is designed for small to medium breed dogs. I have never used it. I have a doggie door that mine go out. Good luck.
2006-08-22 05:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the clumping litter and my vet said it was just fine to use.
2006-08-22 05:24:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋