2006-10-03 01:06:48 · 13 answers · asked by SADIE S 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats instinctively know to use a liter box. I have never had to train one to do so. Make sure you put it in a place where it can have some privacy and be sure to keep it clean each day.
2006-10-03 01:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Desi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kitty has been having accidents since I brought her home at six weeks of age, she is now almost 4 months old. I was ready to give up when finally I went to the pet store and found this littler called cat attract, 100% money back guarantee that your cat will use this litter. It's been two weeks with no accidents. I can't guarantee that she wont have anymore accidents, but I do know once I bought this litter she has been accident free. This litter cost a few dollars more than normal litter, but so worth it. Cats don't normally need to be litter trained, it's normally an instinct they are born with, but for the few Kitty's like ours, we have to try a bit harder and spend a little bit of more time and money until they get the hang of it.
Once you have bought this litter, keep putting her in her box periodically through out the day, especially after she eats and drinks, make sure her box is kept clean and is set in a private location, I do not suggest the covered litter boxes, my cat was so confused she peed on top of the cover.
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2006-10-03 05:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle Lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should already be litter trained. Provide her with a clean tray and when she shows signs of needing the toilet, place her in it.It helps to keep it in a corner or somewhere hidden away as cats don't like to toilet out in the open. You may need to confine her to the room which has the litter tray in it . If you have just got the kitten, she may be upset and confused in her new home and unable to find the litter tray. Once she has settled in, she will get better at using it but for the time being, don't allow her full run of the house.
2006-10-03 01:15:37 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Litter training is very natural for kittens and cats. They dig and bury their waste and if there is nothing else for them to dig in (like potted plants), they should automatically use the litter box. Confine your kitty to a small room and put the litter box where he/she can see it. They may have an accident or two and if this happens, spray the area with that stuff that keeps animals away (pet stores sell it). If your kitty keeps having accidents, take it to the vet to rule out a bladder infection which can cause mishaps. Good luck with your kitten, cats are wonderful animals! I snuggle with mine like a teddy bear and his purr is so soothing.
2006-10-03 01:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by SHELTIELUVER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's come "naturally" to all the kittens and cats I have and have ever had. But anyway, just after the kitten has eaten or had some water or milk or both, place the kitty in the litter tray and use the kitten's little paws to gently dig in the litter tray, encouraging the kitty to use it, (they are intelligent enough to work it out also) And use positive reinforcement-tell them how good they are and give them a little hug and pat, scratch at the back of the head (I give mine little pecks (kisses) too, because they such cute little playful babies)
2006-10-03 01:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by Moosi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm assuming litter box training. Just take Kitty down every 2-4 hours, put him/her in and gently take the paws and do a "digging motion" and say good boy/girl. They'll get the hang of it.
If you see they are heading in the wrong direction of where the box is, take them down and praise them after they've done their business.
Praise is the best thing.
If they're not de-clawed, make sure you have a scratching post, take them to it if Kitty heads towards the furniture and do the same thing and praise them for using the scratching post, NOT the furniture.
If they use the furniture, get a spray bottle of water and use ONLY when bad behaviour has set in and then correct and praise Kitty.
A treat might work for good behaviour.
Good luck.
2006-10-03 01:16:02 · answer #6 · answered by kidlet_animal_luv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Kitten is 6 weeks old and I just brought her home 2 days ago, When she "goes" on the floor I try to clean it up and put it in the litter box, and put her in there with it so she can see that's where it belongs!
2006-10-03 04:38:18 · answer #7 · answered by Rhonda M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 4 months old it should be already litter trained, the mother cat teaches this at a very early age..
2006-10-03 01:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by Tracy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's in a kitty's instict to go in the litter box. There are certain odors in the litter the cat wants to cover, instinctively.
2006-10-03 04:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by candygrr1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, boy, this should have been done at six weeks old!!! Just keep at it - after he eats, take it to the box, practice scratching with his paws. If he makes a mess, put his nose in it and take him to the box. Just do this over and over and over. Honestly, I don't know how long it will take you - we've always had excellent luck training kittens at six weeks.
2006-10-04 04:30:44 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋