Kitten Training - How to litter box train your kitten

Cats don't necessarily need to be trained to use the litter box the same way a dog has to be house trained or toddler needs to be potty trained.

It's a natural instinct for them to want to bury their waste in a soft, diggable material – so if you follow the guidelines for bringing a new kitten home, the litterbox should be their best option available.

You can encourage litter box behavior however. Have scheduled feeding times throughout the day. (this way, you'll know when your cat is going to need to go to the bathroom)

A young cat (4 months and younger) should eat 3-4 times a day. They will usually go within 30 minutes of eating. 5-10 minutes after your kitten is done eating, gently place them in the litter box.

If you see them showing signs of wanting to go elsewhere (sniffing around, squatting) gently pick them up and place them in the litter box. If you yell at or punish the kitten and then put him or her in the box, they will associate bad feelings with the litter box and may never use it.

This may also cause them to be afraid of going potty in front of you – which can cause even more problems - so make sure you make it a pleasant and happy experience for your new kitten to use the litter box. Reward with a yummy treat or a lot of praise afterwards

 

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