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Litter Training a Cat
Samantha Matheny
If you want your cat to live in your home, you are definitely going to want him to be litter trained. The good news is, litter training is very easy.
Cats are naturally sanitary animals. When given a clean litter box in a quiet, easily reached location, your cat should naturally use the litter box. Here are some tips for successful litter training.
- Make sure kitty has a clean litter box. No one likes using a dirty toilet!
- Make sure kitty knows where her litter box is. I found it useful to rake my fingers through the clean litter to show kitty what I wanted her to do.
- Do not place kitty's litter box near her food or water.
- Pick up any accidents right away. Make sure you clean with a half vinegar half water solution. The vinegar smell reminds kitty she is not to go potty right there.
- Clean the litter box daily. I cannot stress it enough. Cats like clean potties!
- Is the litter box dirty? It might not be dirty from your point of view, but you are not a cat.
- Is there a new cat in the neighborhood? Or are the children away from home? Stress is often a reason for kitty to not use her litter box. If none of these fit, it is time for a trip to the vet for a checkup. Any sudden changes should always be discussed with your veterinarian.
If you would like to learn more about training your cat, visit 4 Legs and A Tail and join in on the fun!
Article submitted Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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