Toilet Training Cats

Toilet training your cat is easily done. There are a few exceptions. There are cats who just won't, because they don't want to. Cats are relatively easy to toilet train - most of the time. However, there is always the exception to the rule, the little kitty rebel who refuses to conform to the structure of society, albeit it is a severely limited society consisting of you, the rest of the family, other pets and the house that you share with your cat.

Still, this is his society and if he gets it into his little kitty mind to rebel, it will be a challenge to convince him to conform. Let's face it, when you go head to head with a cat you have some serious work on your hands.

There is a positive side to a stubborn cat. Cats are naturally driven to eliminate in the same area all the time. So, as a smart cat owner you will be able to use this fact to make them litter box free, and toilet trained. That's right no more litter box cleaning, or smell. This also makes it so your cat is less likely to venture elsewhere.

Creative kitty can find many other places to do their business. They may use your couch, your dirty laundry, or even a basket of clean laundry, and once they find these alternatives, it's hard to convince them to use anything else. However, if your cat uses the toilet, it is less likely for them to regress to these tactics.

It is recommended that you toilet train your cat when it is a kitten, however, it is very possible to train an adult cat. You start by putting kitty in a kennel while sleeping at night, and right when they are able to leave the kennel in the morning, take them directly to the litter box, and place them in it. Then, do this every time they eat a meal, nap, or you can see them sniffing for a place to do their business.

Once Kitty uses the litter box once, it will be drawn to the scent and realize that it has a purpose. Yes, start with the litter box, but keep the litter box next to the toilet. Begin slipping phone books or other items to raise it about two inches each day until it is level with the toilet.

Now, it is crucial when toilet training that you as the owner stick to a few habits yourself. You have to leave the toilet lid up, the toilet seat down, and make sure to leave the bathroom door open. This makes moving around the toilet easy and accessible. When the day comes that the litter box is level with the toilet, kitty will probably be using the toilet to get to their litter box. It is important to remember to stay at a pace that your cat is comfortable with.

Move the litter box over the toilet for a few days until the cat gets used to this then remove the litter box altogether. Some cats go straight to the toilet from there, but you may need to add a stage. Use a metal mixing bowl with a little litter and place it under the toilet seat. As the cat uses the "bowl" keep an eye on her. Begin placing her feet in the proper places (outside of the bowl and on the seat area) and praise her when she does it properly.

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