Hello, cat lovers!
So have just adopted a cute little kitten, or your beloved cat just gave birth to a couple of kittens, and you are wondering, how do I cherish my kitten and keep my house clean at the same time? Luckily, house training a kitten is easier than house training a puppy.
So, how can you litter train a kitten? To litter train a kitten, just follow these steps:
So, if you are wondering how to potty train kittens efficiently and quickly, just continue reading this post because we are going to discuss in detail how to litter train a kitten.
Housetraining a kitten to use their litter box is so much easier to do than housetraining a puppy.
Why?
Well, cats have this natural instinct inside them that makes them want to pee or defecate in soil or sand. In fact, many kittens end up using the litter box instinctively, aka, without even being taught to do so because they eliminating waste in sand or dirt is in their instincts.
Also, Kittens also learn how to use a litter box by observing and learning from their mother.
Kittens typically begin learning how to use the litter box when they are three to four weeks old, which is the time by which kittens are put up for adoption.
So if you just came back from adopting your kitten, do not worry. There is a high chance that they already know where to potty. All that they need is a patient guide to help them. The first question that you should ask yourself, though, is, do I have all of the essential litter box training supplies?
There are four main things that you are going to need to litter train your kitten. These four things are the following:
Now that you know what the four litter box training supplies that you need, let us talk about each item in more detail.
If you already have other cats, then it is better if you have a separate litter box for every cat. If not, then you need at least one litter box for your newly adopted kitten.
There are a few things that you should keep in mind, like what kind of a litter box you should get and where you should place it.
Let us start with the first one, what kind of a litter box you should get for your kitten. A kitten needs a shallow, open-top litter box, that way, it is easy for them to locate and access it. Kittens are small, so if the litter box is not shallow, they won't be able to access it.
The second thing is the litter box's location. Avoid placing your kitten's litter box next to their food and water bowls. Place the litter box on a private area that they access easily.
If you want a litter box that meets both of these criteria, then I highly recommend that you get your precious kitty the Van Ness Small Litter Pan.
When it comes to choosing your cat's litter, the choices are endless. However, there are a few things that you should keep in mind while getting your kitten's litter.
Cats are usually not that picky when it comes to the type of litter that they use. However, some cats tend to be very particular when it comes to their litter, and they won't use their litter box because they don't like their litter's smell or texture.
Kittens shouldn't be using any products that have fragrance or harsh chemicals in them. Clumping litter, though an excellent choice for cats, is also a big no-no to kittens.
Why?
Your kitten might end up ingesting the clumping litter, and we do not want that to happen. You can consider getting your kitten clumper once they are older than three months and when they are accustomed to using their litter box.
Luckily, there is a lot of eco-friendly, fragrance-free, non-clumping litter that you can choose from for your kitten.
One of the best is Purina Yesterday's News Non-Clumping Paper Cat Litter, Unscented Low Tracking Cat Litter.
Having a litter scoop will make your life so much easier. Kittens are cute, but touching their feces with bare hands is grows and unsanitary. The best way to clean your kitten's litter is by using a scoop.
One of the best litter scoops that you could ever use is the DuraScoop Jumbo Cat Litter Scoop. It is made of metal, making it a more hygienic option than the plastic litter scoops.
Whenever you see that your kitten has used their litterbox, implement positive reinforcement techniques by rewarding them with a fun little toy to play with.
One super fun game that your kitten is going to love is the Premium Interactive Cat Toy; aka, the Peek-A-Boo cat toy! This is an interactive game that is going to keep your kitten physically active, and that will stimulate their minds.
If your kitten is not using their litter box, although you keep on showing it to her and putting her in it, then they might not like the location of the litter box. For example, if you have placed their litter box near their food and water bowls, then they are definitely going to avoid using it.
Yes, kittens are easier to house train than puppies. Why? Well, kittens are easier to potty train because they are trained to use a litter box or tray, which is considered to be natural behavior for cats.
A lot of cats and kittens end up using the litter box instinctively, aka, without even being taught to do so because they eliminating waste in sand or dirt is in their instincts.
Kittens typically defecate as frequently as how often they are fed. For example, if your kitten is eight weeks old and you feed them three to four times a day, they are probably going to defecate up to four times per day.
As your kitten's digestive system becomes more efficient, they will end up defecating up to two times per day.
No, a pregnant woman should not clean a cat's litter box. Why? Because cats' feces might contain a parasite that leads to a toxoplasmosis infection. This type of infection might pass to the baby or even lead to a miscarriage or a stillbirth.
That's it for today's post. You should now know what you need to house train kitten and how to litter train kittens. To sum it up, litter box training for kittens includes the following steps:
Till next time,
Ayah