How to potty train a kitten without a litter box

Learning how to use the litter box is an important part of early feline development, but "litter training" is a bit of a misnomer! Kittens naturally understand the litter box and will be drawn to use it as long as you provide them the proper encouragement.

Here's what you need to know about helping get kittens on the right path.

1. Introduce Litter at the Right Time

Newborn kittens need to be stimulated to go to the bathroom, and won't start using the litter box until around 3 weeks of age.

Litter for kittens under 8 weeks

Once the kitten has reached 3 weeks, it's appropriate to introduce them to the litter box. Every kitten develops at a different pace, so be patient with the kitten and continue stimulating until you're confident she is using the litter box with regularity.

2.

Choose a Litter That is Kitten-Safe

Kittens learn and explore in the same way human babies do--with their mouths. This means that you'll need to choose a litter that is safe for kittens so that they don't consume something toxic or dangerous.

Kittens should not be given litter products that contain frag

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