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Kittens tend to take to litter boxes fairly easily. Once shown the litter pan a few times, most will begin using it shortly after. Many cats actually learn litter tray training from their mothers. You may notice that your kitten already knows how to use a litter pan. Keep in mind that cats can be very finicky. They can be easily put off by something for lots of reasons – some of which we may never understand!. That’s why its important to choose the right box, and train your kitten properly

Before you start litter training, its important to realize that cats normally desire to do their business outdoors. Unless they are marking territory, they prefer to go and then cover it up. Using a cat litter box actually goes against a cat’s natural instincts, and that is why it is important to provide a litter tray that is acceptable to your cat. To achieve success in litter tray training, observe the following tips and recommendations:

1. Your kitten will litter train easier if she uses the same type of litter she’s been used to. Find out what she’s been using, and purchase the same brand and type.

2. Your litter box should be easy for your cat to use – not too deep, but not shallow enough to end up with litter all over the floor when used. Fill the litter tray to the depth recommended by the litter manufacturer.

3. Be sure to put the litter box somewhere that can be easily accessed by your cat. A traffic-free corner is best and be sure to keep it far from your kitten’s food and water. You may even need to consider using more than one litter pan to provide your kitten with greater access to a tray.

4. In multi-cat houses, you should purchase a separate litter box for each cat and place it in its own area. Cats generally prefer to do their business in peace, and are often not keen to use a tray that has been used by another cat.

5. Introduce your kitten to her new litter box by placing her in there regularly, especially after meals. Remember to praise your kitten when she is in the tray, and praise even more when she does use it.

6. Remove any soiled litter regularly and give the tray a thorough clean at least once a week. Because many household solutions can be harmful to your cat, its always best to clean the litter box with a disinfectant made especially for pets. Some cats dislike strong, chemical scents. Avoid cleaners that have a strong smell, as they may discourage your cat from using the litter box. Never change a litter pan when you are pregnant, as there is a risk of toxoplasmosis.

7. You should never leave your kitten alone without a litter box, as cats can develop cystitis if they fail to go to the toilet for a long time.

Its important to be patient while going through the litter training process; cats don’t react to commands the way dogs do and therefore require more patience. Immediately pick up your kitten and place her in the litter box anytime you see her scratching our crouching. Be patient with your kitten, most catch on to litter training quickly, but others require more patience. If you’re running into trouble encouraging your cat to use her litter pan, there are sprays available that are created to attract your cat to the litter and encourage them to use thir pan. If you find that your kitten has decided to use your sofa as a toilet, then you can also purchase a cat repellent spray that will deter your kitten from furnishings. With some encouragement from you, your kitten should start using the litter pan on her own without any further issues.

Almost everyone, adults and kids alike have a natural fondness for cats.  They are loving, quiet, and very playful pets that can provide you with years of entertainment.  Although most of us have a fondness for cats, that fondness can rapidly diminish when it comes to the litter box.  Even the most hardened cat lover may get tired of litter box duty, especially when it comes down to scooping “you know what” from the litter box.

Cats are very intelligent, instinctively knowing how they should use the litter box.Once the cat is done with the littering in the litter box, an individual is required to scoop the litter from the litter box.  This can be a very dirty and somewhat smelly job, one that is often overlooked during the day when the workload gets heavy. Cleaning up the litter box doesn’t take but a few minutes, although most would prefer not to do it at all.  Although the litter box will need to be scooped out daily, it will also need to be changed once a week as well, by throwing the current bag out and replacing the box with a new bag and fresh litter.

Those who don’t like to scoop out the litter box should invest in one of the best inventions ever – the self cleaning litter box.  These litter boxes are easy to use, and will keep the area clean.  After the cat has used it, the self cleaning litter box will automatically clean the litter either by sifting or using a device that resembles a rake.

Self cleaning boxes that use shifting will often times have a round design.  Once the cat leaves the covered box, the dome on top will revolve for the box to clean.  The litter in the box will be shifted with the waste being put below the litter where it is discarded.After the previous waste is disposed of properly, the litter box will get back to normal state so that your cat can use it once more.

Boxes that have raking systems will often times sport a rectangular design.  Once the cat leaves the box, the rake will automatically come out and clean the litter.  The rake will clean all of the litter in the box, including the clumps of waste as well.  Rakes are popular, although the shifting litter boxes are by far more popular and more common.

Those who are often times away from home could greatly benefit from a self cleaning litter box.  They are great to have for cats that spend a lot of time by themselves, as they virtually eliminate any scooping of litter on your part.  You can find them at your local pet or department store, even online as well.These are quite economical – and are best for those who have aversion of scooping litter from the litter box.