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Now if I could just get her to use the litterbox! Any suggestions? I'm still having to stimulate her to pee, but she poos on her own.
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Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #
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Oh my goodness!! Her markings resemble Lucy Belle! LOL .. love love her!!!
Ok, litterbox trainning. Here it goes:-
Don't you worry at all. Kittens comes pre-programmed with the know how on using the litter box. All you have to do is show it to them, encourage them to use it and praise them when they did a good job.
To begin, make sure you purchase a litterbox that is suitable for your small kittens. Make sure the sides are low enough so they can easily climb in and out of the box.
I know kittens are active and they run around loose. So, if possible, during litter trainning time, try to confine them to only a few areas of the house. This way, you will be able to properly locate your litterbox and teach the kittens how to use them.
Place them in the litterbox after each mealtime, playtime, naptime. You have to be very consistent. Place them into the box and gently guide their litter paws to scratch the litter. Depending on the kittens, their reaction could be totally different. Some will run away as fast as he could, some will sit and play, flicking litter everywhere, some will even lay down and take a nap! Don't worry about that, those are all very normal. Sooner or later, they will get the idea.
Also, you need to be their pee/poop patrol guard. :) Be on the look out. Whenever you see the signs of going to pee/poop, act immediately. Take the kitten away from whichever spot he's at and place him into his litter box. It can really get messy at times but during their trainning period, you have to get down and dirty with them.
You have to clean up urine spot as soon as the area is soiled. Kittens may use the spot again if they can smell it. You can use a variety of cleaners for this job and my favorite is Nature's Miracle. You can get this easily in any pet store.
Actually, this may seem long but it's nothing much to it. Once you show them the litter box location and let them explore it, they will gradually learn to use it. So, good luck to you and thanks for taking care of the kitten!
Posted 2 years ago by tuttibella #
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Thanks for your advice! So are kitty signs of needing to go the same as doggy signs?
Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #
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LOL .. I don't have a doggy but when kitty needs to go, he will be in position. Butt up, face up, you get the idea.
Posted 2 years ago by tuttibella #
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lol...I have two cats, but weirdly enough I've never seen them use the potty. their litter box is enclosed.
Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #
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The box I had her in is where she always poops, and then last night as I was getting her ready for bed, I thought I smelled pee in the box. Which is weird because during the day I have to stimulate her. She won't go unless I do.
Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #
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Yay Abs, that's right! I forgot that! DUH!
Posted 2 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #
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She's young, she'll get the idea--good advice above. Sometimes very young kits are too involved with playing and wait till the last minute--just like their human counterparts!
Posted 2 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #
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Great news!!! Ally peed in her litter box!!! Now will she go back there, or will I have to continue placing her in?
Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #
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Hip Hip Hooray! You go girl ... what a clever kitty you are Ally! Yeap, keep supervising her and encourage her to use her litter box. Make a big deal whenever she uses it and give lots of praises. =^^=
Posted 2 years ago by tuttibella #
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