If you’ve never boxed a cat before, it could be a little scary. The stakes are high, after all; You don’t want your cat to make mistakes and not use their litter box correctly! Fortunately, there are some quick steps you need to take to properly train your cat. Follow these and you should be on your way to a well trained kitty.
Step One: Get Two Litter Boxes
No matter how many cats you have, many veterinarians and pet behaviorists recommend that you have one litter box more than cats. So if you only have one cat as a pet, you should have two litter boxes. Two cats require three boxes, and so on. Having enough litter boxes should make your cat comfortable and encourage regular use.
Step Two: Find the Right Spot for Each Litter Box
Cats tend to be a bit shy about using the litter box. They don’t want to use it in front of everyone, or in a public place. Can you blame them? So find a secluded space for the litter box, such as in a little-used corner or inside a closet. Give your kitty her own little area, and she’ll be much more likely to use the box regularly.
Step Three: Get Litter
One of the best inventions for cat owners in recent years is litter, also known as clumping litter. This will allow you to remove only the dirty sand, leaving the clean sand behind. Just like people, cats like to be clean. In fact, if you don’t promptly remove dirty litter, your cat may not use the box. Remove all the “clumps” of litter every day and clean the box once a week, and your cat will be happy to use it regularly.
Once you’ve got your litter boxes set up correctly, simply show your cat them, and she’ll most likely know exactly what to do with them! But what if you run into some problems? If your cat starts having accidents, he’ll need to do some troubleshooting. There are some special precautions that you will also need to take if you are training a kitten or a very small cat.
