Litter Training Your New Kitten

Toilet Training for Cats

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Getting a new kitten is an exciting experience and for some, it can be a nervous journey. Have no fear, reading and preparing yourself is the perfect way to get ready for a new fur baby. One of the most common concerns about getting a new pet is figuring out how to deal with toilet arrangements. You won’t be wrapping your kitten in diapers nor taking them to the toilet and telling them to flush after every visit. Getting your kitten well acquainted with the litter box will be the first step in solving toilet worries and set ground rules for your kitty to follow in the coming days, weeks and years.

Litter Tray Sizing

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Preparing your litter box takes little effort, a suitable sized tray filled with an ample amount will suffice. Waste for new-born kittens is taken care of by their mothers but after a month or so of growth it will be time to use the litter box. Some kittens will struggle to climb into standard trays, especially those featuring a flap. Using a makeshift box with a lower entry point is perfect for a few weeks until they have grown a little more. For kittens aged over 8 weeks, most standard trays will be fine, leaving the lid off can help with initial training.

Substrate Choice

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Filling your tray with the correct litter type is also important. Depending on where you are in the world, kitten safe litter that is made from natural components is important. Kittens can have a tendency to nibble on the litter, this is not cause for concern but a substrate that will pass through the digestive system without issue is essential. If your kitty is spending an extended time in the litter box for leisure, attracting it to another part of the house using toys is a good way to avoid excess litter eating.

Location is Important

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Cats don’t need extensive training to use the litter tray. A helping hand is required to let your kitten know where the litter box is located. Taking your kitty to the box a few times after they have settled in will help them to remember where it is located. Strategic placement is required to make sure that the litter box is both accessible and in a place that is without disturbance. Your kitten may not want to use the tray right away but consistent visits until they finally do go will help them remember.

Patience and Accidents

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Kittens will naturally adapt to their environment and want to use the litter tray by instinct. The need to dig is strong, it will be business as usual before long. However, accidents can happen at times and you should monitor this situation early on. This isn’t bad behaviour, it’s just going to take a while before your kitten has adjusted. Do not reprimand your cute feline companion, simply clean up and continue to take them to the litter box until they are comfortable with the process. Be sure to keep the litter tray clean by regularly scooping litter waste out. Meow!

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