Having bought or received as a gift a small miracle in the form of a kitten, not every newcomer is suspicious, that he will have to face some difficulties while keeping his pet. As a result, when the cat grows up, example, tear the upholstery of your favorite chair or mark the corners, euphoria from the acquisition of the animal passes, the owner begins to get nervous and angry. That this did not happen, should know, how to deal with the bad habits of your pet. And the first of them, as well as the most common, there is that, that the cat does not want to go to the tray.
raising a kitten
It is best to take the kitten from the mother at the age of three or four months. It is until this age, mother cat will teach kittens that, what they will need for life with people. It will help them to adapt socially, teach hygiene and show, how to use the tray.
Social adaptation includes raising a child with a cat. In the first days, the kitten finds out about her relationship with her sisters and brothers. The cat does not interfere at this time.
Then the kitten begins to try on the place of the mother, and here the cat shows his dissatisfaction with hissing and growling. Under the influence of such upbringing, the kitten ceases to claim the place of the mother and begins to encroach on the status of "owner". He gnaws his fingers, climbs on the table, rushes to his feet. It is at this time that the pet's owner must begin his upbringing. The attempt must be firmly stopped, otherwise the kitten may grow into an aggressive beast, which will not recognize any authority.
If there is a younger kitten in the house, then from the very beginning the owner will have to bring him up.
How to teach a cat to walk in a tray
In fact, it is not so difficult, but, be patient.
Tray and filler
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The tray should have high sides (seven centimeters will suffice for the kid) and be resilient.
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Some cats like having a roof over their toilets. In this case, you can buy a special cat toilet-house or put the usual under the hollow surface inside.
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You can use an ordinary tray with a grid, but it will not be very pleasant for kittens to stand on wet plastic.
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Buying a pet, should ask its owners, he is accustomed to the tray and what filler they used. If the kitten is used, example, go to the toilet on a torn newspaper, then he will not accept the granular filler.
ways of training
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The toilet for a kitten in the house should get at the same time as the pet. It is better not to allow even a daily break between these events.
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The tray should be positioned as follows, so that the kitten has free access to it.
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Preferably, so that the toilet is in a separate corner.
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The first few weeks the kitten needs to be closely monitored. Usually, if he wants to recover, then begins to sniff out a suitable place, worry about, scrape the floor with your claws or meow. At this time, the animal should be carefully taken, take to the tray and stroke it there until then, until "things" are done.
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At first, you will have to carry the kitten to the tray often: after each sleep and after meals.
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After the animal recovers, it needs to be stroked, showing this, that he did everything right.
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If the kitten does not go to the tray, and to another permanent place, то можна спробувати обробити це місце оцтом або дезодорантом, to scare the pet with the smell. Or put a wet rag or scrape paper to scare the animal.
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Kitten, who is going to "do things" in an unauthorized place, can be scared away by a sharp sound or cotton, and immediately carry to the tray, while stroking it, giving to complete the started.
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The kitten needs to be very patient when training. You should not poke his face in the urine and in any case not to beat. You just have to bring him to the crime scene, cursing, and then carry to the tray stroking. But it only works right after that, like a kitten recovering in an unnecessary place. After a while, these actions will be in vain. The pet will not be able to understand, what you want from him.
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Another method, which can teach a kitten to walk on a tray: moisten the puddle on the floor with paper and put it in the tray. Then put the kitten there, stroking him and letting him sniff the paper.
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It has become fashionable to teach your pets to go to the toilet. There is nothing complicated about it. To do this, the tray is placed next to the toilet and for some time the cat gets used to its new location. Then gradually put something under the tray. When it is equal in height to the toilet, cat toilet is cleaned. Cat, being upstairs without her usual element, understands, what is required of her.
If the kitten lives with you for more than a month, but never got used to walking in the tray, then it is necessary to look for reasons for this.
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First of all, you can try to replace the filler. Some cats prefer to walk in a tray with sand or newspapers, and there are some, who like a smooth surface.
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Perhaps, the tray location should be changed. It should not be placed in cool places there, where the kitten eats or sleeps. Cats like to do their "things" quietly, without witnesses.
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Your pet may not like the tray itself. It seems to him either too small, or, vice versa, great.
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The smell also matters. Trays should not be rinsed with products with specific odors. It is best to rinse them with running water, using ordinary soap.
How to train an adult cat
What shall I do, if an adult came to your house, but not accustomed to walking on a tray cat? Nothing is impossible, although in this case the process will be more complicated. It will be necessary, as always, be patient and start learning.
If methods, used to train a kitten, do not help, then the cat should be restricted in the freedom of anticipation of the apartment, leaving her a small area, where the tray will stand.
Everyone knows, that cats are neat creatures, so after a while your pet will understand, what the tray is for, and the problem will be solved.
There are cases, when already trained to walk on the tray, the cat suddenly began to assist in doing so in unauthorized places. It is not necessary to scold and beat her for it. You just need to reconsider your relationship with her or see a veterinarian. The cat may simply lack attention or such chaotic bowel movements may be a symptom of a disease.
These simple tips can help you deal with the problem of "cat toilet". It is necessary at this time only to be persistent and patient. Then your pet will learn to be educated, and you will instead get a lot of pleasure and joy in communicating with him.