How to potty train a cat?

What should you know about the cat and cleanliness ? What role do you have to play? We tell you everything.

Cat cleanliness

Good news, even if you probably already know it: a cat is naturally clean. You only have to watch him apply himself during his grooming by licking his coat to see that he does not take the matter lightly! Unlike dogs who will need to learn by your side for a few days – or even a few weeks – and who will go outside to mark their territory, cats systematically relieve themselves in a place that is always the same, well defined and delimited. . The first weeks it is with the help of his mother that the kitten toilet training, especially by observing it. He will then spontaneously go into the litter box provided for this purpose. As a rule, it becomes clean around 4 weeks. But it sometimes happens that this potty training be slowed down a bit when the kitten arrives in its new home.

How can I help my cat with toilet training?

Thus, when your new pet arrives at your home, you will be able to help him find his feet and in particular get him used to his litter box. First, be sure to find a quiet location, away from traffic and noise. We obviously avoid putting the litter box in the kitchen or in the middle of the living room! Arriving on the scene, your kitten will be a little confused. Take the time to give it a tour of the owner, emphasizing the litter area. Several times a day, especially after each meal, place it in the tray to help it get used to using it. And this, until your cat appropriates its toilet area ! The cat being a smart animal, accustomed to cleanliness, it is only a matter of a few days for it to integrate these good habits.