How To Litter Train a Kitten | Chewtorials, by Chewy on YouTube. 2 min 42 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 42 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 weeks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Set up a box with low sides so your kitten can step in easily. Fill it with 2 to 3 inches of unscented litter and avoid covered boxes at first.
Place one box per kitten plus one extra. If you have one kitten, that means two boxes in different spots.
Put the box somewhere quiet and easy to reach, away from food and water. Avoid noisy appliances and dead-end corners the kitten cannot escape from.
Take your kitten to the box after meals, naps and play. Gently scratch the litter with your finger so they see what it is for.
Let the kitten sniff and explore on their own. Do not hold them in the box or force them to stay.
If your kitten has an accident, move the waste into the box and clean the spot with an enzyme cleaner. Never scold or rub their nose in it.
Praise or give a small treat right after your kitten uses the box. Keep the reward calm and quick.
Scoop the box at least once a day and wash it with mild soap weekly. Top up the litter as the level drops.
Tips and common mistakes
If your kitten stops using the box, check for a dirty box, a moved box or a change in litter before anything else.
Sudden avoidance of the box can mean pain or a urinary problem, so call your vet if it lasts more than a day.
Keep the same litter type for the first few weeks so the kitten is not put off by a new texture or scent.
Put a box on each floor of a multi-story home so the kitten never has to travel far.
Questions
How many litter boxes does one kitten need?
One box per kitten plus one extra. For a single kitten, set up two boxes in separate, quiet places.
What if my kitten keeps having accidents outside the box?
Move the waste into the box, clean the soiled spot with an enzyme cleaner and check that the box is clean and easy to reach. If it continues, ask your vet.
Should I use a covered litter box for a kitten?
Start with an open, low-sided box. Covered boxes can feel trapped to a small kitten and make it harder for you to spot problems.
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