Comments on: How do you train a cat to use kitty litter? http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/ A Feline Health Guide Blog Fri, 18 May 2012 04:47:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: LEOPARDSHAZ http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-5955 LEOPARDSHAZ Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:27:37 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/#comment-5955 I have 3 cats you need to get another litter tray keep putting him in it and keep it away from the others cat litter tray that should work.My 2 toms dont get on but have established a neutral sort of growling stance now but are very jealous of each other!!!!!!<a href="http://www.healthstorebargains.com/srch/srch.php?q=amino+acids"> LEOPARDSHAZ</a> I have 3 cats you need to get another litter tray keep putting him in it and keep it away from the others cat litter tray that should work.My 2 toms dont get on but have established a neutral sort of growling stance now but are very jealous of each other!!!!!! LEOPARDSHAZ

]]> By: zolux http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-5954 zolux Wed, 22 Sep 2010 06:34:46 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/#comment-5954 maybe just try putting dirt in there with kitty litter mixed through it maybe that will tech him its the the same thing im just kinda making this up as i go along but thats somethingi would try and if it works gradually reduse the dirt and up the kitty litter. might work goodluck<a href="http://www.familylawmadeeasy.com/child-support-law.htm"> zolux</a> maybe just try putting dirt in there with kitty litter mixed through it maybe that will tech him its the the same thing im just kinda making this up as i go along but thats somethingi would try and if it works gradually reduse the dirt and up the kitty litter. might work
goodluck zolux

]]> By: christineherson http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-5953 christineherson Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:18:09 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/#comment-5953 Just persist in showing him where the litter tray is and eventually he'll come around. Just be thankful he wants to do his business outside and not behing the couch.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/HR-Outsourcing/Outsourced-Recruiting.htm"> christineherson</a> Just persist in showing him where the litter tray is and eventually he’ll come around. Just be thankful he wants to do his business outside and not behing the couch. christineherson

]]> By: Danan l http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-5952 Danan l Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:19:00 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/#comment-5952 they should instinktively know or at least my cat did but if they don't then if u see it look like its about to do its thing then grab it and put it in its litter box<a href="http://www.englishoverseas.com/teach-english/teach-business-english.htm"> Danan l</a> they should instinktively know or at least my cat did but if they don’t then if u see it look like its about to do its thing then grab it and put it in its litter box Danan l

]]> By: Meg R http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-5951 Meg R Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:46:44 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/#comment-5951 One thing about cats is, they don't potty where they sleep eat. It's going to take some real patience on your parts to train this guy. I would try isolating him in the bathroom with a litter pan at one end and some food and water at another. Close the door and leave him in there. Best if you do this overnight while you are sleeping. Otherwise you will just get frutrated at his lack of adjustment and clawing at the carpet. Worse case scenario, put him in a crrier with a litter pan 30 minutes after he has eaten. Let him stay there till he has done his business. Younger cats generally go potty within 30 minutes or so after eating. He can become a very comfortable indoor cat, but it will take time for his jets to settle down after the neutering and also his wandering tendencies. Yes, he is going to most likely be a pain where you don't want one, but you have come this far...so don't give up now. Remember cats sleep 16-18 hrs a day, so you only have maybe 8 (broken up) to worry about. If your other guy is a totally indoor cat, you don't want the other one going in and out. It can bring unwanted deseases and FLEAS (or ticks) into your house. Be patrient, but be firm in your resolve to keep him inside. The more you give in to him, the less chance of you getting him to adapt. Good luck....:)<a href="http://www.pdabuyingguide.com/pda-carrying-cases-9096"> Meg R</a> One thing about cats is, they don’t potty where they sleep eat. It’s going to take some real patience on your parts to train this guy.

I would try isolating him in the bathroom with a litter pan at one end and some food and water at another. Close the door and leave him in there. Best if you do this overnight while you are sleeping. Otherwise you will just get frutrated at his lack of adjustment and clawing at the carpet.

Worse case scenario, put him in a crrier with a litter pan 30 minutes after he has eaten. Let him stay there till he has done his business. Younger cats generally go potty within 30 minutes or so after eating.

He can become a very comfortable indoor cat, but it will take time for his jets to settle down after the neutering and also his wandering tendencies.

Yes, he is going to most likely be a pain where you don’t want one, but you have come this far…so don’t give up now. Remember cats sleep 16-18 hrs a day, so you only have maybe 8 (broken up) to worry about.

If your other guy is a totally indoor cat, you don’t want the other one going in and out. It can bring unwanted deseases and FLEAS (or ticks) into your house.

Be patrient, but be firm in your resolve to keep him inside. The more you give in to him, the less chance of you getting him to adapt.

Good luck….:) Meg R

]]> By: Lab fan http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-5950 Lab fan Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:53:42 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/#comment-5950 The theory is that you just put them in after you have fed them when they are likely to go to the toilet so that they get the idea. The other thing you can do is to scrape up some of the cats urine or faeces and put that in the litter so that it smells of excrement etc and this will encourage the cat to use the litter tray. If he is happier going outside - why not? At least then you don;t get the litter tray to clean! One of my cats much preferred to go outside in the garden, I thought it was great! The other thought that I have is that he could not like the litter - strange you may think, but my cats have definite preferences and there are certain types of litter they will not use.... You could try a change see if that helps<a href="http://www.familylawmadeeasy.com/family-law-act.htm"> Lab fan</a> The theory is that you just put them in after you have fed them when they are likely to go to the toilet so that they get the idea.

The other thing you can do is to scrape up some of the cats urine or faeces and put that in the litter so that it smells of excrement etc and this will encourage the cat to use the litter tray.

If he is happier going outside - why not? At least then you don;t get the litter tray to clean! One of my cats much preferred to go outside in the garden, I thought it was great!

The other thought that I have is that he could not like the litter - strange you may think, but my cats have definite preferences and there are certain types of litter they will not use…. You could try a change see if that helps Lab fan

]]> By: summerslesliem http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-5949 summerslesliem Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:44:48 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/#comment-5949 I would gradually get him used to litterpan by keeping him isolted from your other cat. You need two litterpans, one for your older cat to use and one placed in a seperate room with the new cat and keep his food and water in there as well, but be sure to keep the door closed so that he can not escape. this may take some time for him to get the idea that he needs to use a litterpan instead of going outdoors to do his personal needs. I would also suggest that you tape up some plastic to protect your walls and any furniture that happens to need protecting. If none of this works out then I would suggest talking to a vet in case your new kitty has anything wrong with him that is making him avoid using a litterpan. Good Luck!<a href="http://www.felinehealthguide.com/feline-cat-behavior.htm"> summerslesliem</a> I would gradually get him used to litterpan by keeping him isolted from your other cat. You need two litterpans, one for your older cat to use and one placed in a seperate room with the new cat and keep his food and water in there as well, but be sure to keep the door closed so that he can not escape. this may take some time for him to get the idea that he needs to use a litterpan instead of going outdoors to do his personal needs. I would also suggest that you tape up some plastic to protect your walls and any furniture that happens to need protecting. If none of this works out then I would suggest talking to a vet in case your new kitty has anything wrong with him that is making him avoid using a litterpan. Good Luck! summerslesliem

]]> By: Snowhiker http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-5948 Snowhiker Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:52:17 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/#comment-5948 First off that was a wonderful thing your family has done for this cat. Please just give it time. No telling what type of life this cat has had before you took it in!! I would not use the same litter box that your older cat uses. Some cats do not like the smell of other cats. If you do so your older cat will just become more upset with you!! Just give your older cat time it will come around. I would start out with putting the litter box by the front door. I know you don't want this thing in plane site. But it won't be for long. Try placing the cat in it . When the cat does jump out don't try and hold it in the box that will only make thing worse. Get down on your knees and let the cat watch you scratch around in the litter . You have to teach it to scratch in the box. It will not take long. You will have to take the mess it makes out of the box so you don't have any smell in the room. After the cat starts to use the box slowly move the box where you want it to be. Good Luck!! P.S. You did a great thing!!!<a href="http://www.telescopebuyingguide.com/telescope-review.htm"> Snowhiker</a> First off that was a wonderful thing your family has done for this cat. Please just give it time. No telling what type of life this cat has had before you took it in!!
I would not use the same litter box that your older cat uses. Some cats do not like the smell of other cats. If you do so your older cat will just become more upset with you!! Just give your older cat time it will come around.
I would start out with putting the litter box by the front door. I know you don’t want this thing in plane site. But it won’t be for long. Try placing the cat in it . When the cat does jump out don’t try and hold it in the box that will only make thing worse. Get down on your knees and let the cat watch you scratch around in the litter . You have to teach it to scratch in the box. It will not take long. You will have to take the mess it makes out of the box so you don’t have any smell in the room. After the cat starts to use the box slowly move the box where you want it to be.
Good Luck!!
P.S. You did a great thing!!! Snowhiker

]]> By: omex http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-5947 omex Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:11:29 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/#comment-5947 i would keep doing what your doing,litter trays are a pain if the cat lets you know when he wants to o out make the most of it.maybe put something down to save your carpet from getting scratched though,and as for him disappearing i would take it as a compliment that he comes back each time he obviously want to be with you so stick at it I'm sure you will win in the end<a href="http://www.goldbuyingguide.com/blog/"> omex</a> i would keep doing what your doing,litter trays are a pain if the cat lets you know when he wants to o out make the most of it.maybe put something down to save your carpet from getting scratched though,and as for him disappearing i would take it as a compliment that he comes back each time he obviously want to be with you so stick at it I’m sure you will win in the end omex

]]> By: melimel http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-5946 melimel Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:07:29 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-train-a-cat-to-use-kitty-litter/#comment-5946 PUT THEM IN THE KITTY BOX WITH THE LITTER AND TAKE THEIR 2 FRONT PAWS AND JUST MAKE THEM SCRATCH INTO IT, NORMALLY THIS TELLS THEM THAT THIS IS WHERE THEY NEED 2 GO POTTY<a href="http://www.bigjobtools.com/srch/srch.php?q=Porter+Cable"> melimel</a> PUT THEM IN THE KITTY BOX WITH THE LITTER AND TAKE THEIR 2 FRONT PAWS AND JUST MAKE THEM SCRATCH INTO IT, NORMALLY THIS TELLS THEM THAT THIS IS WHERE THEY NEED 2 GO POTTY melimel

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