How to quickly accustom a kitten to a new litter box in just a few days

When a small kitten appears in the house, the problem arises of how to teach the baby to fulfill his needs in a specially designated place.

If it is instinctive for cats to go to the toilet wherever they want, then in order to accustom it to a specially designated place, you will need to be patient and work a little.

First of all, you need to get a toiletry accessory. It is very important to choose the right and convenient tray and decide on the type of filler.

To do this, you should take the advice of experts.

Selecting a tray by size

So, how to train a kitten to go to the litter box. First you need to purchase everything you need for this:

1. Tray.
2. Filler.

First of all, you should choose a suitable container . Of course, a kitten can easily fit into even the smallest one. However, do not forget that the animal grows quickly and the container will have to be changed soon. The cat will have to get used to the new litter box again. In other words, the animal will have to be retrained.

High side

A kitten can, if desired, fit into an almost large tray, but only if its sides are low. Such containers are not always suitable for cat litter. Therefore, it is worth purchasing a container with high walls. So that the kitten can easily fit into such a toilet, you can make a simple device for this. It is enough to cut a small strip of plywood and attach it to one of the edges of the tray at an angle. The animal will climb into the tray along it.

If desired, the bar can be made from another material. The main thing is that it is non-slip. It is best to attach the bar with tape. In the future, it can be removed without damaging the container.

Is it worth buying a closed tray?

Since training a cat to use a litter tray is not particularly difficult, several rules should be followed .
The first states that the container that serves as a toilet for the animal must be comfortable. It's no secret that cats love confined spaces. They feel more comfortable in them. An indoor cat toilet looks like a house. The main advantage of such a container is that odors will not spread throughout the room. In addition, many cats like to bury feces. In the process, they may end up scattering litter all over the room. A closed tray avoids this.

It is worth noting that the closed tray must be large. The animal should turn easily in it. Many cats do not immediately get used to such a toilet. Therefore, first you can remove the door. It will be possible to return it to its place after the animal gets used to it.

What to do if the kitten does not go to the litter tray?

If your kitten is having trouble litter box training and is urinating all over the place, try these steps:

1. Carefully evaluate your litter box installation. Each kitten has its own preferences.

Make sure the trays:

• Easy to get
• Are located in quiet places
• Not hidden in the corner
• Not guarded by other cats

2. Consider changing your litter box or litter type. You can purchase a new litter box (closed rather than open or low-sided) and place it side by side to see if your kitten prefers a different litter box. Or keep the same tray and change the litter type just to see if the problem is with the tray or the litter.

3. Change all the filler more often.

4. Consider using pheromone diffusers near the litter box to relieve your kitten's stress and make her more comfortable. These diffusers, placed in a room with a litter box, give kittens the feeling that they have marked their territory.

5. Take your kitten to the vet to check for parasites, urinary tract infections, or other medical problems that may be contributing to abnormal urine and fecal excretion. This rarely happens with kittens, but this problem should not be overlooked.

Your veterinarian can always help you solve problems with your kitten's litter box. Above all, remember to be patient! Training takes time, but your kitten will master these habits with your love, support and attention.

Toilet filler

So, how to accustom a cat to a litter box or a cat to a new toilet within a month. First, you should purchase a container that the animal will like. The next step is purchasing toilet filler. At the moment there is a wide range of similar products . Almost all of them are suitable for young cats. You should choose a litter that contains a small amount of dust, as it can cause lung irritation in the animal.

What to pay attention to

When choosing cat litter, you should follow several rules:

1. The filler must be odorless. Cats and kittens generally do not like scented products. If the smell of the litter is strong and pungent, the animal will look for another place for its toilet. In addition, some strong flavors can cause irritation of the animal's mucous membranes.
2. Try litter that clumps. Such products can greatly facilitate the process of cleaning the cat litter. However, do not forget that a cat may accidentally swallow such a filler. As a result, the animal may experience health problems.
3. You should only buy fillers that are sold in many specialized stores. Some cats get used to a certain product. When it is changed, the animal may refuse to go to its toilet and find another place to relieve its needs.

Special mat and spatula

These items are also necessary. Many may think that purchasing such accessories is a waste of money. However, this is not the case. A spatula will be needed to remove the used filler. As for the rug, it will prevent the animal from spreading dirt throughout the room.

Where is the best place to put it?

So, how to quickly train a kitten to use the litter box. Of course, it is unlikely that you will be able to do this during the day. But here there are certain rules. First you need to place the tray correctly .
It should not be installed where strangers frequently walk. Many people place a cat toilet in the bathroom, but this is wrong, as the animal may be frightened by the sharp sounds of the washing machine or clothes dryer. The cat should feel safe and private. If you place the tray in a visible place, the kitten may refuse it and begin to relieve itself in a hard-to-reach place, for example, behind the sofa. It is best to place the cat litter box in an area where the kitten frequents. He must see it constantly and be able to use it at any time. If for some reason the cat litter box has to be rearranged, then this should be done gradually. It is better to move the tray in the desired direction by just a few meters during the day. If you suddenly rearrange the tray, the kitten may simply become confused. After this, the animal will relieve itself wherever it pleases.

First meeting

Since teaching a kitten to go to the litter box is a complex process, you must follow all the rules . This is the only way to get results. In addition, it is important to introduce the animal to its toilet on the very first day it appears in your home. To do this, the kitten should be placed in a tray previously filled with cat litter. This will allow him to get used to the smell and new sensations under his paws.

The kitten must sit in the tray for a certain time. He must study it. Even if the animal does not want to go to the toilet, it is necessary to periodically put it in the tray. This can be done immediately after he wakes up, after each meal. If the kitten decides to go somewhere else to relieve itself and starts to sit down, you should immediately transfer it to the tray.

To each his own

First of all, all owners who want to accustom their pet to a civilized trip to the toilet should remember that helping a kitten and an adult animal need to be done differently. The only similarity between them is that the tray is something new and unknown for them. Therefore, it will take time for the cat to understand where the new place is now to relieve itself. And you, as the owner, must take on the role of a patient teacher in this difficult matter.

Usually, if an animal once went to the wrong place, then the next time there is a high probability that it will go to the same place.

Why? Because the cat found the designated place for the toilet by smell (in her opinion). And if at this turning point you do not begin to accustom the cat to the new rules, it will subsequently be very difficult to retrain the cat. Start your training with three important points.

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How to tame

Some cats and kittens immediately understand what the litter box is for. However, there are those who need to be gradually accustomed to this. Here is a list of dos and don'ts:

1. Place the kitten in the litter box periodically throughout the day. This must be done until the animal understands that this is his toilet.
2. Don't pretend to dig. This process may frighten the kitten. Eventually he will refuse the tray and you will have to buy a new one.
3. You shouldn't dig even with a kitten's paws. This will scare him too. As a result, the cat will not go to such a toilet to relieve itself.
4. Do not punish the animal, but praise it. When the kitten gradually begins to get used to the litter box, start praising him. This way the animal will understand that it is doing the right thing. You should not punish a kitten if it sits in a tray. As a result, this will lead to the fact that the container with the filler will cause negative associations in the animal.
5. Don't shout or hit the cat. This will only cause him fear.
6. If the animal wandered past the tray, then you should not poke its muzzle into the puddle. Let the kitten sniff it. Only then transfer the animal to the tray. This will let him know where he should relieve himself.
7. You can place several trays around the house.
8. It is necessary to place the cat's litter box, animal bed and food in different places.

Shared time.

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Create ideal conditions

In order for the kitten to quickly get used to its new toilet, it is necessary to clean it thoroughly .
This should be done as often as possible. A dirty litter tray is unlikely to attract an animal. The kitten will look for a cleaner place. If you use clumping litter, the used composition should be removed with a spatula and thrown into a bag. It's better to tie it right away. In the first weeks, you can leave feces in the cat's litter box. This will speed up the addiction process.

All filler in the tray must be changed regularly . This should be done at least once a week. In this case, the cat litter box must be washed thoroughly. You should not use toxic detergents. It is enough to use a soap solution. The tray must be dried after cleaning and washing. Only after this can it be filled with fresh product.

If the kitten has gone past the litter box, then this area must be carefully treated to eliminate odors. Otherwise, the incident will repeat.

Some Caveats

The kitten should be seen by a doctor.
A complete examination will allow you to exclude the presence of diseases in the animal that can cause problems in the process of accustoming the animal to the tray. Kittens should be fed only wet and dry food , which is intended only for them. You should not buy formulations intended for adults. This can cause digestive upset in the kitten, leading to undesirable consequences.

There are situations when kittens deliberately do not go to the litter box to relieve themselves, because the owner severely punished him for incorrectly removing the place. The animal may simply be afraid of its toilet. They especially do not like trays located in a visible place. It is better to place the container in a more modest corner. Under no circumstances should you severely punish an offending cat. This will only make the situation worse.

Subtleties of education

Sometimes the owner just needs to show the pet his displeasure. It should be expressed immediately at the moment the offense is committed (later it will be completely ineffective).

Allowed Methods

Permitted methods of influencing animals include:

• raising the tone towards the cat (with the obligatory pronunciation of its name);
• light tapping on the forehead (not painful, but quite unpleasant);
• stomping, clapping, hitting with a towel in close proximity to the animal.

Many Siamese cats begin to misbehave due to lack of attention from their owners. Love for pets is the best time-tested way to raise animals.

Prohibited tricks

Under no circumstances should you hit a cat, because an adult can easily injure the animal . The pain that a cat experiences is unlikely to help it draw the right conclusions about its behavior. Most likely, the pet will prefer to stay away from the offender, will stop responding to punishment, or will begin to show aggression in response.

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