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Behavior & Training for Cats

Litter boxes are generally well accepted by most kittens. Consider the following tips:

Confine kitten with box initially
Provide easy access in a quiet location
Use unscented litter, either scoopable or regular.
Clean or scoop the box daily.
The number of boxes recommended by experts is one per cat plus one (i.e. 2 cats=3 boxes).

The key to preventing bad litter box behavior is: Do not give the kitten any reasons for not wanting to use the box. Pregnant women should be cautious cleaning litter boxes because of Toxoplasmosis; it is best to have a non-pregnant family member clean and change the litter box.

Do not play aggressively with kittens; some will learn this behavior and escalate as adults. It then won’t be so cute. Redirect the play behavior away form hands and body (fetch, fishing pole type toys, etc.)