Cat toilet training is essential if you want your home to remain in a habitable condition. But, just how do you get your cat to use the litter tray?
One of the most significant factors in putting people off owning a pet is the animal soiling around the home. You must’ve heard plenty of tales of woe about expensive furniture or brand-new carpets being ruined following a minor “accident.”
Of course, such incidents are unfortunate, but they are natural, mainly when a newborn kitten is an offender. Having said that, older cats can be as guilty of soiling around the home too.
This brief article aims to give you some expert advice on litter tray training to avoid your cat having toilet accidents around your home.
How Cat Toilet Training Can Prevent Your Cat From Soiling.
We agree it can be unfortunate if your cat soils your home. However, there are things you can do to prevent such accidents from occurring. Therefore, you do not have to let the fear of soiling put you off from becoming a cat owner.
Kittens are the main offenders, so we will talk about them first. Before introducing a new kitten to the home, it should have ideally spent the first six weeks of its life with its mother. During this initial period of its life, the kitten learns vital skills from its parents, including how to use the litter tray.
Cats are intelligent creatures. Indeed, many cat owners argue that they are smarter than dogs, even some people! They certainly have the capacity to imitate what they witness another cat doing. Therefore, using a litter tray is quite a straightforward skill for them to learn.
What If a Previously Trained Cat Forgets Its Cat Toilet Training?
If your new kitten has been with its mother for the initial six weeks of its life, it should’ve learned its litter tray skills. However, moving into a new environment, and being separated from its mother, can be stressful. Therefore, the kitten may have a few accidents initially.
In this situation, you might have to conduct a bit of re-teaching. If you witness your kitten soiling outside its tray, simply pick them up and put them where they should be. You may have to do this every few hours, even when the kitten is not soiling. Doing so will get them into the habit of using the tray for their toilet business.
If your kitten initially jumps out of the tray, do not be too concerned. It is just a matter of getting them used to it, which they will eventually. Remember, there is always Uricide Pet Odor Eliminator should your kittens have the occasional accident.
Conclusion
Cat toilet training is essential for any kitten, or new cat that comes to live in your home. Hopefully, this article, and many of our other pet resources, will help you train and look after your pets.