Cat litter box training

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Litter box training for kittens is an equal process as potty training for children, some pick it up sooner some pick it up later. Eventually, everyone will learn. Following are some tips that may aid your kitten in the process.

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     1. What age is your kitten? 

First of all, if kitty is very young, you must keep this in mind as most breeders allow kittens to go home only once they are 10 to 12 weeks. The reason behind this is because at this age kittens have been able to be well socialized and have learned from their mother many aspects of life and litter training is among them.
When taken early away then you must substitute mother cat and help kitty learn. As mentioned above, some kittens learn pretty quick while others may take longer but all will get it sooner or later. There are many things to keep in mind that can help litter training.

     2. How large is your home? 

Imagine a tiny kitten in a large home. The new smells, the new sights, the new people. All this can get pretty overwhelming! So expect a few accidents the first days you have your kitty. To reduce such accidents close your kitten in a small room such as a bathroom with his food, water bowl and litter box. A normal sized house may seem like a mansion to a tiny kitten! He may get lost at times and wonder where he is…

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Sometimes keeping two litter boxes may be helpful, kitty will eventually find one or the other. Always keep litter box clean. A box full of feces may discourage the best kitty! Find out what type of litter the breeder or previous owner had, you may want to use the same.

     7. Is kitty healthy? 

Finally, if the above tips do not work have kitty seen by a vet, sometimes there are gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea or constipation that could cause litter training problems or urinary tract infections.

The secret to litter box training is lots of patience, providing a routine and a lot of praise! It may feel tough at first, but it is a life long investment. Most kittens once they learn never forget! Best wishes!

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