How to train a cat to use cat litter

1. Place the cat litter box in a quiet place. Cats like to go to the bathroom in a quiet place without any hustle and bustle.

2. Put the cat into the litter box shortly after feeding it. Doing this after every feeding will help your cat begin to understand the role of the litter box. Eventually, the cat will automatically go to the litter box to go to the toilet when it has a need.

3. Give the cat a reward after using cat litter. Every time your cat successfully uses the litter box, give it a small snack as a reward and praise it.

4. Don’t punish the cat after it poops. Negative reinforcement cannot train a cat, and yelling or spanking it will only scare it.

5. Keep the litter box clean. If a cat occasionally starts to use a flower pot or carpet as a toilet, it is often because it feels that the hygienic environment of the litter box is not good. Remember to shovel litter every day and clean the litter box a few times a month. Cat litter should also be changed frequently to avoid allowing the smell of cat urine to linger.

6. Choose a cat litter that your cat likes. Some cats are picky about litter, and it's best to try a few different litters until you find the one your cat likes best.

Things to note when training a cat

It is easiest to train a kitten, but it is also possible to train an adult cat. Buy treats that your cat likes. Be careful not to overfeed snacks. Doing so will make your cat get used to the tasty treats and stop seeing them as rewards. At the same time, it can also make cats gain weight and become overweight, causing serious health problems.