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   Anyone here tried this? I'm intrigued by the possibility. It sounds too good to be true, but the chance to be free of litter box duties is making me think it just might be worth a try, when things settle down a bit and they are not too stressed by other changes. I think I could save a small fortune in litter fees, as well as time sifting the litter. Then again, it may not work for ALL cats. Mine are young though, which increases the chances of success.

   http://www.karawynn.net/mishacat/toilet.html

   Posted 4 months ago by Mojo #

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   Yes...but apparently you have to start them young..my friend took about 1.5 month to train her cat to use the toilet instead of littervox

   Posted 4 months ago by iliketea #

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   I can't believe there isn't more interest in this. It is a bit of work, but to be spared the hassle of litter box duties makes it worth it to me. I suppose a lot of people have outdoor cats, in which case there's no need for this. But for those with primarily indoor cats, this could really be great. And I'm not really sure you need to start them when they're young. The article didn't say anything about that, as I recall.

   Posted 4 months ago by Mojo #

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   I've had 2 different cats in my life that used the toilet for peeing. It was funny...I'd get woke up in the middle of the night hearing what I thought was running water. I was shocked when I went into the bathroom to find a kit balancing all 4's on the seat & looking proud that he learned a new thing. He eventually taught my tortie Julie (may she RIP) to do the same thing. I never trained them. They taught themselves from (I'm assuming) watching their humans & were smart enuf to know that's what toilets were for.
   It may be an interesting concept & easy for a household w/1 or 2 cats that are open to the idea but, not all are. Good Luck & keep us updated when you start the training.I'd love to know if your kitties catch on to idea & stick w/it. :)

   Posted 4 months ago by feral #

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   I know you had to be very consistent and move very slowly with the kitties if they didn't learn by themselves like Feral's (lucky!). And also prepare for a few accidents along the way though is what i hear! Let us know if you were able to train your kitties!

   Posted 4 months ago by iliketea #

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   I was not at all successful when I tried this years ago with 3 Meezers. I even had a kit with an attachment for the seat---none of them were interested.

   Posted 4 months ago by Sheba's Mom in Phx, AZ #

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   We trained an Aby once to use the toilet. However, her brother, my little Reebok RIP, never caught on. Every once in a while he would try but he would slip in. Then we we be stuck chasing a wet AND dirty cat through the house. Besides, when the lid was open, they kept dropping their toys into the toilet.

   I have known people who were very successful but they still kept a litter box available just in case.

   Posted 3 months ago by CheetahBoysmommy #

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