Litter box training your cat
Cats are naturally clean animals. Teaching them to use the
litter box will help to encourage this behavior. They will continue to use this
litter box until it gets dirty. Here are just a few tips to help your
cat use the
litter box every time.
Go to the store if you have not already and pick out a
litter box that would be right for both you and your
cat. There are several different types of
litter box's, there are big ones and small ones there is also an automatic cleaning box that has a scoop that will rake the dirty litter into a storage bag. Some people even use the disposable
litter box's which come with the litter already inside so you don't have to touch anything.
Finding the right
cat litter is a fairly straight forward task. There are a lot of different types of
cat litter; you can choose between scented litter and non scented litter. There is also litter which will clump up after your
cat does his/her deed making it much easier for you to scoop up. You should change your
cats
litter box at least every other day this will keep your house smelling fresh and clean.
It is not a good idea to place the
litter box near your
cats food. Cats do not like to eat in the same place or anywhere near where they have urinated. Also never clean the
litter box if you are pregnant because it contains toxoplasmosis in the fecal witch has been known to cause harm to your baby. Cats have been known to urinate on clean places such as your couch or carpet when they have a dirty
litter box. Ensuring that the
litter box is clean is very important in training your
cat.
Male
cats should ALWAYS be neutered as they like to spray to mark their territory, this also helps with unexpected
kittens. A mixture of vinegar and water will help to make the smell go away. You can use half water and half vinegar to clean this up. This will keep your
cat from returning to that same spot to use it again.
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