How to train cats to use cat litter correctly

The indiscriminate excretion of cats is always a headache for the owner, especially when the dining table or bed is used as the place of excretion. The foul smell is enough to make people furious. Domestication of domestic cats advocates the use of cat litter. Cat litter not only sterilizes bacteria, but also removes odors. However, cats are not born to use cat litter, and they must be trained to learn it.

Train cats to use cat litter correctly

1.  Choose the right cat litter box and cat litter box

Selection of cat litter box: The cat litter box should be large enough so that the cat can easily turn around. For kittens or kittens, the edge of the basin should not be too high, so as not to make it difficult for them to enter. Generally speaking, the length of the cat litter box should be 1.5 times the length of the cat.

Choice of cat litter: When training your cat for the first time, it is recommended to use non-scented or natural cat litter, because the strong fragrance may make your cat feel uncomfortable. The particles of cat litter should not be too small to avoid cats from eating by mistake.

2.  Locate the location of the cat litter box

Quiet and easy to reach: The cat litter box should be placed in a quiet, private and easy-to-reach place for cats. Avoid placing cat litter bins in noisy, crowded or hard-to-reach areas, such as next to washing machines or toilets.

Stay away from food and water: Cats are clean by nature and usually do not want to excrete near the eating area. Therefore, the cat litter box should not be placed next to the cat's food and water basin.

3.  Guide cats to know the cat litter box

Introduce cats: Put a handful of cat litter in the new cat litter box, and then gently put the cat in. Let it familiarize itself with the feeling and smell of cat litter. You can gently use your fingers to draw on the cat litter to guide the cat to understand that this is where it goes to the toilet.

Timing: Pay attention to cats, especially after meals and when they wake up, when they usually need to go to the toilet. When the cat is looking for a place to solve its physiological needs, guide it to the cat litter box in time.

4.  Positive reinforcement

Timely rewards: Whenever the cat is excreted correctly in the litter box, rewards are given immediately, such as stroking, soft compliments or small snacks. In this way, cats will associate the use of cat litter boxes with a positive experience.

Avoid punishment: If the cat excretes outside the cat litter box, do not take punitive measures. This may have the opposite effect and make the cat fearful or disgusted with the use of the cat litter box.

5.  Keep the cat litter box clean

Regular cleaning: Clean the cat litter box at least once a day to remove feces and urine, and keep the cat litter clean and dry. This is essential for cats' hygiene habits.

Change bulk cat litter regularly: Change cat litter thoroughly at least once a week and clean the cat litter box to eliminate odors and bacteria.

6.  Patience and persistence

Repetitive training: Some cats may take longer to adapt to using cat litter boxes, especially kittens or newly adopted cats. Repeat the above steps and be patient, most cats will eventually learn.

Continuous attention: Even if the cat has learned to use the cat litter box, it is necessary to maintain observation of its behavior to ensure that its good hygiene habits are continued.