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Getting a pet is just the tip of the iceberg especially if the owner decides to keep it indoors. Before deciding on which animal to get, it is best to read up on the frequent problems that happen so one can be ready to overcome them.
A cat is a cute furry animal that do not usually need to be given a bath like dogs. This is as cats are able to clean up themselves very well. But there is more to just giving them food or brushing their fur and these are things the owner must anticipate.
Cats like dogs that have not been trained how to behave indoors can create a lot of problems. The claws of this animal can scratch and ruin the furniture. If the creature has not also been toilet trained, the house will smell and the owner will have to clean up after it.
There are ways to solve the clawing problem. One way is declawing it when your pet is still a kitten. Since some people find this to be cruel to the animal, then one would have to buy a scratching post and teach it to scratch on the surface when the animal feels like doing it.
Since the kitten does not know what the scratching post is for, it is best to teach it by grabbing its paws and doing the motion. This will take some time to learn so one should observe that cat and practice it often.
Another product for training cats is a litter box. This is to solve the waste problem that will happen if the cat has not yet been trained on what to do should it feel the urge. These can be purchased at the local pet store and choosing one should depend on the size of the cat.
Using the litter box will take some time and practice so one should keep a close watch on the cat. Should it start behaving like it is about to do it, one should carry the cat immediately to the litter box. Another way of teaching it is picking up the waste, putting it in the box then putting the cat in the box to get used to the smell.
Cats like other animals need time to exercise. To prevent this animal from ruining the house, one should buy toys such as a stuffed animal or a ball for the animal to play with.
There are many varieties of cat training products available on the market which can be found in the local pet store or online. The person has to know what is needed in order to make the pet good for the indoors.
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Question by yadda yadda: training cat to use toilet?
I think I could train one of my cats to use the toilet since he seems smart. He opens cabinets and doors (they’re pull handles). He also tries to turn on the faucet and when his water dish is empty he’ll let me know by trying to grab the water bottle next to me with his paws. So here is the questions, do you think it is possible? If so, how would I go about training him?
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Answer by jeepgirl
if you caould find a way tio put the cat box in the toilet and having the cat go in there and then taking it out when the cat gets used to it then maybe it would work
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Yes, it is very possible to train a Cat to use the toilet.
A co-worker of mine back in 1971 did the same with her Cat; she had pictures to prove it. (Boy, was that Cat surprised)
You can usually purchase a training device in any Pet Shop for teaching your Cat to use the toilet. The directions are usually simple and effective.
Now, if you could also teach your Cat to flush??
A friend of mine actually did this. Place a double layer of wax paper under the toilet seat and tape it down well. place some kittie litter on top of the wax paper. Lure your cat to this prepared toilet to sort of introduce to him where he is expected to go potty. Make him feel comfortable in the bathroom. Soon he will end up using the toilet to go to the restroom. Just make sure you clean up after him…scoop up the poop etc. Than when you notice he has been using it frequently, slowly start to remove the litter and the wax paper. A friend of mine did this and her cat learned to use the toilet in about 3 days. Just remember to check the toilet before you have guest coming over. You don’t want them to think it may have been you who forgot to flush. Good Luck!
I have a sure- fire way, but it will take time anytime you are trainig a cat it will take time.
I. Make sure cat is completely litter -boxed trained
II. Little by little ease the litter box close to the toilet..Slowly
III. Once the litter box is literally next to the toilet, raise it up
IV, Step by ssstep put it on a phone book, box etc.
V. When it is level with the toiletput it on top of the toilet
VI. Next remove the litter box and THERE YOU HAVE IT
If the kitten was born and raised outside, they may have a tendency to want to maintain those outside habits inside your home. You may find that they might try and use your plants as a litter box. A kitten that was born and raised, for the first several weeks, inside by its mother will have the advantage of its mother’s help in the litter training process, and other domestications. Kittens, generally, can begin to use a litter box at about four weeks of age, and a kitten being raised without its mother or adult cat will take slightly longer to litter train; so, keep this in mind when you begin the task of litter training your kitten.
Place the kitten in the box 1/2 hour after play or meals.
Stimulate interest in the litter by stirring it.
Let the kitten jump in and out of the litter box instead of restraining him.
Place some stool in the litter box (builds associations between litter box and bathroom needs).
Use a litter with pellets as these mask the wet feel.
If the kitten was born and raised outside, they may have a tendency to want to maintain those outside habits inside your home. You may find that they might try and use your plants as a litter box. A kitten that was born and raised, for the first several weeks, inside by its mother will have the advantage of its mother’s help in the litter training process, and other domestications. Kittens, generally, can begin to use a litter box at about four weeks of age, and a kitten being raised without its mother or adult cat will take slightly longer to litter train; so, keep this in mind when you begin the task of litter training your kitten.
Cats are naturally a remarkably clean and fastidious animal and will usually learn quite quickly how to use a litter tray. Some kittens can be put in the litter tray and they instinctively go back there but others simply refuse to use the litter tray and will always find a nice corner of the room. The other problem here is that once one of the kittens starts using a corner of the room, the other may think that they should be using it too.
You really need to spend a fair amount of time with the kittens continually picking them up after eating or drinking and putting them in the litter tray. You can also buy a spray that attracts them to the litter tray. Cat urine does not do the carpets any good and if you allow the cat to continually use the corner of a room, you will soon find that the carpet discolors and you can never really get rid of that awful smell.
You could use a “pet behave spray” which is basically a spray that can be applied to any soft furnishing – carpets, stairs, settees etc and will deter the cat from going near as they hate the smell. You will also need to clean the litter tray daily if you have more than one cat. The only solution is perseverance and a willingness to clean up a lot of cat waste before they finally learn where they are supposed to go! You should never scold a young cat for fouling in the wrong place and certainly never rub its nose in it.
Hi Lindsey… toilet training a cat is possible and I’ve trained both my house cats as well as many clients kitties to use the human toilet. However, to be real honest so there are no misconceptions it takes a lot of time and patience — even for a brilliant cat — therefore someone must be there nearly 24/7 in the beginning and when the litter box is removed during the training process. On average cats who are toilet trained take anywhere between 3 months to 1.5 years depending on age, individual temperament and the techniques used. No one technique works for all cats so people have to experiment to see works best. Some of the litter kits sold in pets stores such as City Kitty is fine for very young kittens because the tray is very flimsy and heavier cats tend to find it discomforting so the Litter Kwitter http://www.litterkwitter.com/ system may be more helpful in this case or a crafty home kit. The website also has videos which shows you how their system works, step by step which is very helpful to know what to expect BEFORE considering to purchase their product. Here’s a fun video of a cat using the Litter Kwitter system: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2647927142627159521&q=toilet+trained+cat
Some cats who are toilet trained will have accidents around the home because during the training process you have to remove the litter box entirely, which is why it’s important to be home full time during this stage of training as well.