how do i teach the kitten to use the kitty litter?

Question

i found the cutest stray kitten and had to take it home..and it has a litter box but doesnt care for it!! it goes on my bed!! and i am tired of cleaning it!! i dont wan't to put it back out on the street how do i train it?

Answer 1

Add a little dirt from outside with the kitty litter, do this for a couple of days. Trust me it works, their use to using it outside,so when they smell the dirt they will go to it,then you can change over to all litter. Good Luck!

Answer 2

I agree with the answers that recommend putting the poo in the box, along with the kitten. But I haven't seen how old the kitten is.

Baby cats are just that: babies. Just like humans, they have to be "potty trained." This is a process and not an event. That means you will need to be ready to give it some time. The cool thing is that when your kitty "gets it," it will be an aha! moment.

Here are some tips to help the process:
1. Keep your kitty contained in an area for about 20 minutes after eating where he can only go in an approved area--ideally the permanent location of the cat box. This could be a large bathroom or laundry room for example.
2. Make sure the litter box is the correct size. It should be easy for him to enter and exit.
3. Make sure the litter is the correct kind. Sand is quite useful, but the person who suggested the dirt from outside has a valid point too. Rough litter may hurt the kitten's paws. Make sure your litter is soft.
4. Help him learn to cover up his mess, as mentioned in some of the other responses.
5. Praise him when he successfully covers up his mess, even if you have to help him. Cats respond marvelously to praise.

Is the kitten able to get up and down off your bed on his own? He may be a little afraid of jumping down if it's too big a jump for him. It's easier for cats to go "up" than "down."

But let me make one point I have not yet seen here: Please, whatever you do! If you decide that cat parenting is not for you, take your kitty to a shelter -- NOT back out on the street!

I hope this helps!

Answer 3

I haven't had this problem since I got my first cat. We have 3 cat's now and when we bring them in they just automaticly use the litter box without me having to teach them. I guess because the other cats use it so they think that is where they are suppose to go. Maybe if the kitten poops somewhere you could try using a paper towel or something to pick the poop up and put the poop in litter box. Maybe then it could figure out that it is suppose to go there to potty. Other than that you can keep putting the kitten in box till it learns it is suppose to go there. If it is going on your bed watch it for when the cat goes to your bed and pick the kitty up and put him in litter box. Oh! And if the kitty is short legged it may not be able to climb in the box so try putting a small box or something in front of the litter box so he has a step to get in easier. Good luck!

Answer 4

This is what worked for me and it only took 1 time! Place your kitty in the litterbox and then put it's paw in your hand. Now, make a backward motion with his paw a few times in the litter. This is how they cover up what they've left behind. It's just instinct so you shouldn't have any more problems. If your kitten is still pretty little, another reason it might be doing it's business on your bed is because it can't get into the litterbox. It might be too big. Try a lid off of a shoebox. The sides are alot shorter and your kitty will be able to get in it easier.

Answer 5

Kittens usually want to go to the bathroom soon after they eat. You need to watch kitty closely (be vigilant) for at least a day. When you see him getting up on your bed after he has eaten, then perhaps he wants to potty. Scoop him up and plonk him in the kitty litter box. Hold his front legs gently and guide his paws to scratching motions in the litter. Keep returning him to the litter box until he poops or pees in it. When he does, praise him profusely, pet him and maybe give him a treat. Keep doing this until kitty goes to the litter box by himself to do his business. Usually it takes only a day or two until a cat learns where hs bathroom really is.

Meantime, wash all your beddings and spray a citrus scent on the sheets and covers. Cats don't like citrusy smelling things and hopefully that will turn off the kitten from using your bed as a toilet.

Answer 6

here are few things to try. you can stick the kitten in a litter box right after its done eating, do this repeatedly. add catnip to the litter in the box. when you catch it in the act of using the restroom somewhere else don't take time to discipline take it to the litter box immediately. when you do find poo somewhere else move it to the litter box. if you have a problem with the cat still using the same wrong area use a product like "scat" found at most pet supply stores and spray the area. the animal will avoid that area.

Answer 7

I have a cat who doesnt like litter with a perfume added. Also she refused to use the box when I got a round Booda-Dome instead of a rectangle box....cats are just funny that way. The advise about putting the poo in the box should work....also putting dirt in the box so it is similar to what he is used to. Cats are usually pretty clean and prefer to use the box once it meets their standard ! So I would say try a different litter, or a different box...sometimes thats all it is.

Answer 8

eating scoopable kitty clutter might have brought about a blockage. he's not refusing to bypass, he won't be able to bypass. Get him to a vet as we communicate. Now, whilst he's larger it fairly is what you're able to do. First submit to in ideas that he exchange into taken from mom cat too early. She could have taught him a thank you to apply the clutter. 8 weeks is the minimum which you're taking a cat from it fairly is mom till mom cat is long previous or is unwell. Get a shallow tray and shred newspaper. Wipe up a number of his urine with the newspaper and positioned it interior the container. he will smell his very own heady scent and gets the belief.( yet submit to in ideas, if he's blocked by using that kitty clutter he won't make it till he gets to the vet.) Rubbing his nostril in it purely frightens him because of the fact he would not understand what he's doing incorrect. After some week or better 2 weeks and wide-unfold bagged clutter in with shredded newspaper for a week. Then he can graduate to wide-unfold bagged clutter. in no way use scoopable clutter with a youthful kitten. Are you feeding him kitten formulation? If not, he desires it for some greater weeks. No cows milk as this upsets the tummy of cats. purely feed him canned cat food with turkey, fowl or pink meat. purely classic cat food. No gravies, no fish, no organ meats. those are too good for his digestive device. returned, your cat is in discomfort, to the vet ASAP perfect desires and that i wish he recovers properly.

Answer 9

Watch the little thing and when you see that it's squatting to pee or poop pick him or her up and place it into the litter box. If they try to get away place them back into the box. It's almost like training kids to go pee in the potty only your aminal can't talk to you and tell you that they have to go and ask where they may do so. they just find a nice place to do their thing.

Answer 10

Well, every time you think he's going to go put him in his box...i he poops in the house, pick it up and put it in the litter while he watches you. Use his paws to cover it up and he will lear. They are very smart animals. If he does happen to use it, give him lots of praise and love. Maybe even a treat or two...