How To Potty Train A Cat

Learn how to potty train a cat with some very simple tips and advice here. This article will show you how to potty train your cat and how to keep your cat happy and well satisfied. Potty training your cat can be accomplished quickly, unlike potty training a dog with newspapers and such. Potty training your cat begins with you, so learn the proper way today.

1. Cats Will Potty Train Naturally. There is no trick to potty training a cat, most cats will go to the box naturally and only need a little coaxing. By showing the cat where the litter box is a few times, the cat will naturally go again and again.
2. No Need to Rub Paws in the Litter Box. Many will take the cat's paws and rub them back and forth in the grains of the litter box, but this has proved to be totally unnecessary. In some cases, this aggressive behavior may frighten the cat from ever wanting to be potty trained.
3. Timely Coax Your Cat. Wait a few minutes after the cat has eaten and take the cat to the litter box and place them gently in the box. At first the cat will run off, but after a few timely nudgings, the cat will return to use the box on their own.  Potty training should be a happy situation for the cat.
4. Placement of the Litter Box. It is very important to place the litter box in a place convenient for the cat, not just for the owner. Placing the litter box in a dark, hard to reach area may force the cat to quit using the litter box and make the cat not want to be potty trained. Don’t place the litter box close to the food or water either as cats do not like the smell close to their food.
5. Cleaning the Litter Box Daily. As you clean your own toilet daily, so should you clean the litter box.  By removing all signs of urine or defecation, the box is kept tidy and welcoming. You can put some baking soda in the bottom of the litter box to help with the odors. After discarding the litter, make sure to clean the litter box thoroughly with soap and water.
6. Which Types of Litter? Most cats prefer the very fine granules compared to the large rock like litters available on the market. Although the larger granules are cheaper, your cat may throw a fit or refuse to use the litter box if you try changing to the harder type of litter. The softer granules are softer on the paws and more like the out of doors.
7. How Many? It is usually suggested to have one liter box per cat. There should be a litter box on every floor of the house also. Cats that have an infection or are sick should not be in the same litter box with other cats.  When potty training multiple cats, make sure each litter box is the same size and has the same type of litter.  Cats are very picky and jealous when it comes to litter box training.
8. Cats Who Refuse to Be Potty Trained.  If you have done everything correct and still the cat refuses to be potty trained, then take the cat to a Veterinarian. There are many cat illnesses that may cause your cat from using the litter box or urinating at all.