What should I do if a kitten doesn’t use a cat litter box? Cat litter box has always been considered a must-have item for cats’ families. But have you ever encountered a situation where your kitten is unwilling to use the litter box? Don’t worry, the editor will tell you some ways to deal with kittens without using litter box.
First, understand why kittens are reluctant to use litter box.
Some kittens may feel uncomfortable or be afraid of litter box, or they may not have developed good habits.
When you know the reason, it becomes easy to solve the problem.
1. Prepare a temporary cleaning area for the kitten. You can first prepare a relatively hidden place for the kitten, such as in the cat's nest or under the wardrobe, and lay newspapers, towels and other washing items as temporary cleaning areas.
Note that this area needs to be kept dry and clean and clean as soon as possible after the kitten has finished pooping.
2. Confirm the kitten's habits. Observe the kitten's urine and defecate time, and take it to the clean area for about three to five hours according to the kitten's physiological cycle to facilitate urination and defecation, and give animal induction.
For example, use the same words and praise the kitten every time you go to the toilet, and give positive recognition to food, belly scratching, etc.
3. Improve the attraction of cat litter box If kittens have not developed good habits, you can gradually increase the attraction of cat litter box.
First, choose a cat litter box suitable for kittens, the location should be relatively hidden and easy to enter and exit.
Secondly, put appropriate cat litter in the cat litter box, and sometimes you will find that the kitten does not like cat litter with smell or irritating texture. Then you can gradually try different brands of cat litter and let the kitten choose for themselves.
Finally, if the kitten is still unwilling to use the litter box, you can try to adjust the kitten's living habits, so that the kitten can hold the time in the toilet gradually increases, and let the kitten get used to using the litter box naturally.
In short, while allowing the kitten to develop the correct urination and defecation habits as soon as possible, do not put excessive pressure on the kitten or add unnecessary pressure.
Use gentle guidance, and I believe that the kitten will soon become proficient in using the cat litter box.