As it's gone so cold out now, he's really not keen on going outside full stop - let alone to pee! And he's totally got into the habit of going indoors. But I don't particularly want to spend the rest of my days cleaning litter trays out!! Any ideas?? Thanks in advance!
2007-01-21 06:11:39 · 17 answers · asked by Clazza 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I suggest moving the litter box outside, a little farther day by day. Then, take it away. That might help.
2007-01-21 06:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my cat since he was 3 weeks old...so the litter tray stayed until he'd been neutered at 6 months as I didn't let him out unsupervised until then. As soon as he was ready to go out and explore on his own, I put his litter tray next to the door (inside) and then let him carry on as normal. He carried on using it to pee in for a few months more, but naturally opted to do 'the other' outside...then he just stopped using it altogether and got into his own routine. By 12 months he was going outside and the litter tray was discarded...having said that I may just have been very lucky. I worked on principle that cats don't like their toilet habits to be visible...and that they like to take the easy option...so if he got to the door to use his tray, then he might as well go outside and have a bit more privacy in the hedges and gardens...I don't have a cat flap...my cat lets me know if he wants 'out' by staring at me then running to the door when he has my attention.
Hope this helps
2007-01-21 06:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by Rocket 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to do this gradually, by moving the tray closer and closer to the outside. You then need to leave the litter tray outside somewhere and in a short time after that you should be able to get rid of it altogether.
2007-01-21 12:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by Denise H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rest of YOUR days is probably not the question.
I have many years of experience with cats....and you need to consider some things before making the change. My cats are indoor/outdoor creatures....meaning they are welcome wherever they choose. I live in a rural and very safe area..with lots of trees and hiding places for my 8 year old Maine Coon & his 6 year old domestic short-haired buddy. They were both shelter cats and neutered.
In good weather they are often out 16-18 hours a day.....but I always bring them in at night. The litter box provides them with the obvious 'convenience'....but it is also a convenience for me. On those occasions when I will be gone over night....or even for the weekend...my guys can fend for themselves indoors with the litter box, extra food & lots of clean water.
Cats are extremely adaptable and generally are smarter and wiser than most people I've known....and can learn to do without the box...but don't blame them if your absence or their occasional upset stomachs lead to 'accidents.'
I think it is better to 'have it and not need it ' than the other way around...and I think my cats would agree.
2007-01-21 06:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by Twainbrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the nursery and buy a bag of potting soil. Begin to introduce it in its litterbox. Eventually, the litter should be the potting soil. Then move the litter box outside and eventually remove it to storage. Voila an outdoor trained cat.
2007-01-21 12:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by Igor B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is he? remember cats cant really go out until there about 5-6 months just move his little tray closer to the door then outside
then leave it outside all day (weather permitting of course) then just bring it indoors at night
he will soon learn, cats are clean
2007-01-21 06:18:50 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥™Tia™♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the litter tray outside, he may not like the cold, but he must be persevered with you will win in the end
2007-01-21 06:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi yes keep moving the litter tray near the back door replace the litter with dirt hope this works
2007-01-25 06:01:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gradually move his tray closer to the back door; about a foot a day, until you then move it outside . Finally gradually move it to the end of the garden and then get rid of it altogether. Should take a couple of weeks.
2007-01-21 06:17:40 · answer #9 · answered by D B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't be bothered cleaning one litter box for one cat then you shouldn't have a cat! It's a simple as that. My gawd, its not like it takes hours and hours out of your day. Ourdoor cats live an average of 4 - 5 years. Indoor cats live an average of 16 - 18 years. You don't sound like someone who would even want a cat around for 16 years. You would probably consider it a huge inconvenience so please find this poor thing another home with an owner who will appreciate it.
2007-01-21 09:50:58 · answer #10 · answered by HeatherFeather 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋