Housebreaking Your Cat
: Enough Cleaning Its Litter Box
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Fortunately cats are extremely clean animals and
generally you don't need to house train them at all.
In the first few weeks they will begin to use the
litter box particularly if they observe their mother
doing the same thing. If they are going to the toilet
outdoors, it is natural for them to cover up after
they have finished.
For new kittens you need to supply
them with a litter box as they will need to be kept
inside the house until they become accustomed to their
new home.
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Fill a box with cat litter to a sufficient depth that will
allow them to dig, approximately 2 inches, and put the box
in a quiet place where they don't feel like they are being
observed as some kittens can get quite embarrassed if they
think people are looking at them while they are going to
the toilet. You should regularly remove any wet litter and
droppings, and ensure that the cat litter remains clean
at all times otherwise the kitten won't be inclined to use
it.
When you have more than one cat using the litter box you'll
need to clean it a lot more frequently as they will tend
to go more often, as cats like to mark over each other in
a similar manner as they do with marking their territory.
If you find that your cat or kitten is not using its litter
box as it should there are several reasons why this could
be happening.
The most obvious reason is that the litter is not cleaned
enough. Alternatively the litter box might be in a location
that the cat is not happy with and putting it in a more
private place could resolve the problem. Aged or incontinent
cats might require a visit to the vet
to see if they can solve the problem and sick cats will
often not bother going to the litter box.
Sometimes it can just be a behavioral
problem with your cat and this will need to be resolved
with proper action and the correct training techniques.
Cats on heat will also spray in order to attract mates and
the only remedy for this is neutering.
Learn more tips to effectively train your
cat; such as how to bond with your cat or how to building
a lasting and loving relationship with your cat; by visiting
the Cat Behavior Secrets Revealed here.
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