When a kitten appears in the house, it is necessary to seriously take up his education. In order for your coexistence to be comfortable, from the very first days you need to instill in the baby some skills, the most important of which is to teach the kitten to the toilet. After all, the cleanliness of the pet depends on you. So, in this article we will talk about how to train kittens to the tray.
You need to start the process as early as possible. Remember, the sooner you start doing this, the faster you get the desired result. Prior to this, all the care was taken by the cat-mother. And, most likely, if he continued to be with her, she herself would accustom him to the tray. But even a trained kitten can get confused in a new environment and lose their skills. Be tolerant of the fact that he does not always succeed in properly controlling his natural urges. You should understand that unfamiliar things and people, weaning from mothers are stress for a kitten. Therefore, get ready for the fact that you have to teach him to walk in the tray on his own.
How to teach kittens to the toilet? First of all, decide where the tray will stand. It should be accessible and secluded. A place where people often go is not a good idea, because there the kitten will feel discomfort. Get a tray that fits your size. Keep in mind that overcoming the high sides can be an impossible task for him.
So, how to teach kittens to the toilet? Take napkins or toilet paper, chop them, put them in the tray and put the kitten in it. The main thing is to be affectionate and calm. Stroking the pet, pronouncing his name. If the baby does not want to do his own thing, do not scold him. Be patient and be prepared for the fact that the first time nothing can happen. The kitten is still small, and he cannot immediately understand why you put him in the tray.
If you find a puddle on the floor, soak toilet paper in it and place it in the tray, and carefully remove the remains, trying to completely get rid of the smell. After that, put the kitten in the tray, letting you smell a piece of paper. In this way, you will let him know that such “things” should be done in this place.
How to teach kittens to the toilet, if the above method does not help? Try to follow him. It’s easy to guess when the kitten wants to use the toilet. He begins to sniff the corners, scurry around, crouch, begins to "dig." At this point, you need to take the baby and quickly take it to the tray. If he gets out of there, be persistent - send him back. After several unsuccessful attempts to put the kitten in the toilet, you can leave him alone by closing the door to the room. He will not tolerate too long, so, quite possibly, in the end he will do his job in the tray.
Suppose you took an adult cat, which is not accustomed to the toilet, say, picked up from the street. What to do in this case? How to accustom a cat to the toilet, if no one has done this from a young age? In fact, cats are smart and clean creatures. When you select a secluded place for the tray and show it to your pet, he must understand why you put it there. In this case, it is better to use filler for training, because cats usually try to bury the results of their labors. If this does not help, then use the methods described above.
How to teach kittens to the toilet? First of all, you need patience, perseverance and affection. Armed with these qualities, you can achieve the desired results!