how can i train my cat to properly use the litter box?

Question

I have had my cat for about 9 months now and she has never properly used the litter box,she does not cover her poop.I think it is because she left her mommy to early because she was just a kitten when i got.Well she has just had her own litter of kittens and I'm concerned that she will not train them properly because she is not trained herself.What can I do?

Answer 1

I have had cats for years and they always just 'knew'. You may be right in thinking the cat was taken from mom too soon. Pups and kittens need to stay with mom for 10-12 weeks. The mom's not only feed the offspring, they teach them 'stuff.' You are probably right thinking she will not teach her young to cover up since she does not. Maybe they will do it from instinct. Also, Spaying is a good thing on several levels. (as is neutering) There are ot only health benefits but you don't add to the gross pet overpopulation.

Answer 2

I take it your cat is using the box, but not covering her waste?

Some cats simply prefer not to cover their waste, and they are unlikely to change. Just DO NOT take her in the box and mimic covering, as it will be very unpleasant for her and may start a negative association with the litter box.

Unfortunately, some cats just prefer not to cover it. Just as some cats rake over and over and over, and come cats just rake and move on. Cats are all different. Sometimes a cleaner cat will go behind the one that doesn't cover and cover it for her!

It's all about preference. If the smell bothers you, there are a few things you can do:

Feed an ultra-premium cat food. The better the food, the less stinky the waste. Waste is what your cat's body doesn't/can't absorb. Better foods have more nutrients (absorbed) and less filler and other things that cause more stinky waste to be expelled.

Put the box in a bathroom, large closet, or other are that doesn't get a lot of traffic. Just make sure the cat permits this, as if he doesn't like the new spot, he may not use the box at all.

Use a covered litter box. If you do this, remember that you still need to scoop once a day. Some cats may not even want to use a covered litter box.

Keep a scoop nearby and when you pass the offensive box, just use the scoop to cover the waste.

Answer 3

In order to reward your cat for eliminating in her litter box, you must be there at the time she eliminates. You need to have some idea of when your cat urinates and defecates. Most cats, especially kittens, will eliminate shortly after waking; after eating; and after exercise.
To help you predict when your cat will eliminate, feed her at regular times. If the input is on a regular schedule, the output will follow likewise. Before feeding your cat, spend ten to fifteen minutes playing with her. Then put down the food, allow her fifteen minutes to eat and then clear up any leftovers. After your cat has eaten, it is time for another gentle play session. Call her to her litter box from a variety of places around your house, especially areas where she has soiled. When your cat gets to the box, scratch the litter to get her interested. Similarly, throughout the day, whenever your cat has been asleep for over two hours, wake her up and call her to the litter box. Encourage your cat to hop into the litter box, praise her when she does so. Even if she does not eliminate, she is learning that the litter box is a great, CLEAN place to be. This is especially important for cats that are now avoiding the litter box because they assume it is always dirty or because they associate it with being punished. If your cat does eliminate, praise her in a gentle voice. Once she has finished, gently stroke her, give her a treat and take the time to tell her how pleased you are.

Answer 4

kittens are able to leave mommy at 6 to 8 weeks. i've never given mine away before 8 weeks. get her spayed. this will make a huge difference, even female cats can be territorial. my cats took to their litter boxes right away, all i had to do is put kitty in the box right after the accident. kitty may also not like the litter try changing brand. i wish you the best of luck. if these things don't work, call vet

Answer 5

He might desire to no longer basically like the clutter, Is he status on the very fringe of the pan and then going so as that it falls precise next to the pan? if it is so he likely does not like the heady scent or texture of the clutter, unscented clumping clutter works superb....on that be conscious, cats won't use a grimy clutter container and in the event that they do utilizing a mildly grimy container it's going to be on the sting like I suggested till now. in case you cahnge the clutter and lcean the container and he continues to be doing it attempt getting an even bigger container. At 15 months a classic cat will already recognize the thank you to apply the clutter container yet while he does often relies upon on if he likes his clutter container, I examine in a e book my vet gave me that maximum individuals of clutter container problems are ether with the aid of fact they do no longer basically like the clutter or the size of the container or they have an infection like urnie music, ect so i might say attempt cleansing the container and switching the clutter an then if that doesn't artwork attempt an even bigger container and if all else fails i think of you will possibly desire to might desire to pass to the vet. wish I helped.

Answer 6

Make sure it is unscented cat litter. Arm and hammer scoopable. Tidy cat makes a new one now that has on the front as you are looking at itn New, Tidy Lock. It don't have the harsh smell to it and my cats really like it. Try a littermaid so the litter tray is always clean. They run now about 89.00 at Walmart. Good luck.

Answer 7

Cats cover their poop in order to avoid attracting the attention of the dominant cat in the area. Not because they are particularly fastidious. Your kitty thinks she's the boss. Therefore she doesn't need to cover it. She'll let the servants do that for her.

Answer 8

Some kats , just may not cover it up ! our 3month old kitten sometimes dosent do it , but she uaually does . So , it mau jusr be your kitten , because our kitten is yunger than urs and our kitten doesi t !

Answer 9

Mine cat is 14 years old, and never in that time has she ever covered her poop.
She does her job and runs.
So you might just have to live with your cat never covering it.

Answer 10

Scoop! She's just particular and finds poo icky, don't you? As long as she's using the box, be satisfied. Just keep it clean and you'll both be happy.