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Expert: Tina - 10/18/2006


Question
How do i train a kitten to use a litter box?

Answer
Hi Rosa,

Most kittens learn from their mother how to use a litterbox. However some kittens taken from the mother
early or born outdoors do not figure it out right away. Confine the kitten(s) in one room with the litterbox, and
gently place them in the box right after each meal. Use a litterbox they can easily get in and out of, and do not
use clumping clay litter for kittens - litter made of corn or wheat is much safer. If you allow the kitten out into
a large area he may get lost and not find his way back to the box in time when nature calls, so gradually allow
him out for longer periods once he is using the box.

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Tina

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I can answer questions on: cat nutrition and diet, behavior, behavior problems, training, general health, socialization/taming feral cats, TVAR, trapping feral cats, feline nutrition, and cat care. My favorite questions are on the topic of nutrition and I have special experience with hyperthyroidism in cats. Please do NOT ask me if you should take your cat to the vet - if you have any reason to suspect your cat is ill or injured please call your vet immediately!

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5 years as volunteer adoption co-ordinator for a nonprofit volunteer cat rescue group. Experience working in a veterinary clinic. Current occupation: Research Scientist.

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MS Biomedical Science

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