How To Potty Train Your Kitten In 7 Days Or Less! Cat Litter Trick, by Navology on YouTube. 2 min 5 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 5 s
- Time to do it
- 7 days of short daily checks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Pick a tray your kitten can step into easily. For a young kitten, choose a shallow tray with low sides so it can climb in and out without help.
Fill the tray with 5 to 8 cm of litter. Use an unscented litter and avoid strong perfumes, which can put a kitten off.
Place the tray in a quiet, low-traffic spot. Keep it away from the food bowl and bed, and make sure the kitten can reach it quickly.
Limit the kitten to a small room at first. A bathroom or small bedroom keeps the tray close and stops accidents in far corners.
Put the kitten in the tray after meals, naps and play. Scratch its paws gently in the litter so it feels the texture.
Watch for sniffing, squatting or circling. Gently move the kitten to the tray when you see these signs.
Scoop the tray every day and change the litter regularly. A clean box is the biggest reason kittens keep using it.
Praise or give a small treat when the kitten uses the tray. Never punish accidents, just clean them up without fuss.
Slowly give the kitten more space once it uses the tray reliably. Add a second tray if you have a larger home.
Tips and common mistakes
Avoid ammonia-based cleaners on accidents, as the smell can attract the kitten back to the same spot.
Do not move the tray often, since kittens learn the location as much as the box.
If a kitten stops using the tray suddenly, check with a vet, as illness can be the cause.
Questions
How long does litter training take?
Many kittens learn within a week or two with daily routine. Very young kittens may need more help and closer supervision.
What if my kitten keeps going outside the box?
Check that the tray is clean, in a quiet spot and easy to reach. Try a different litter or a second tray before assuming it is a behaviour problem.
Can I use any litter for a kitten?
Unscented litter is safest and most accepted. Avoid strong scents and check that the kitten does not eat the litter.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
