How To Train A Cat To Use The Toilet

There are many advantages to having your cat toilet trained with the most obvious being the monetary saving of not having to purchase cat litter ever again. When cat litter is used sometimes the odor alone can be very unattractive however this can all be replaced by teaching your cat a few a few techniques which can be very rewarding in the end. The task itself is not difficult requiring focus and patience especially during the starting stages of the routine.

Many of you are probably wondering how long the actual process will take and the answer really would depend on the time you dedicate and the effort. For example, toilet training your cat involves gradually moving your cat's litter box closer and closer to the toilet familiarizing your cat with the bathroom. You can then slowly start to move the litter box within the toilet allowing your cat to feel much more comfortable using the box within a toilet setting. If you're looking for a step-by-step program to help you get started then use the one within this article which has a high success rate:

Start by gradually moving your cat's litter box closer to the toilet. This step should end when the litter box is right next to the toilet and remember to make sure that your cat is comfortable all times or you will not be able to accomplish this completely

Secondly, you will need to start elevating the litter box until it reaches the height of your toilet. This is a gradual process and it is recommended to increase the height by 5cm each day. Make sure your cat is safe at all times and comfortable. After you have reached the desired height, the next step will be to move the litter box on an open toilet seat. Leave it on the seat until your cat is comfortable using the litter box on an open toilet seat.

The next step involves placing the litter box inside the toilet so it is advised to buy a metal bowl or tray that will fit snugly inside the toilet bowl. It is a good idea to have holes within the metal plate to allow it to drain. While your cat is using the toilet bowl located inside the toilet make sure that the paws are because it is important to teach your cat to squat with all paws on the ground.

Overtime make sure to start using less and less cat litter. The smell can be very harsh in the beginning because you will be using less cat litter so make sure to clean the bowl after the cat has used it after every use. If the bowl is left un-cleaned then your cat will stop using it which will stop the toilet training sessions dead in their track. There will come a point in the training process that you will slowly eliminate the cat litter completely so be sure to fill it with water and clean after every use.