Toilet training is much easier with kittens compared to puppies. Kittens learn very quickly from their mothers and are extremely clean.

Litter trays should be in a quiet area close to the kitten’s bed but away from food. Do not punish your kitten for accidents. Clap hands to stop activity if you see it happening and carry the kitten to the tray.

Take your kitten to the litter tray straight after feeding or whenever it appears to be looking restless, sniffing, scratching etc. It will help in this regard if you feed your kitten at set times. If your kitten consistently urinates in an inappropriate area, clean with non-ammonia based cleaner and you could try putting foil down over the area as most cats will find the rustling unpleasant.

If you are wanting your kitten to toilet outside, gradually move the litter tray out towards the backyard and the garden.

Vary the type of litter you are using if your kitten seems reluctant – your kitten may have a preference. You may find that you need more than one litter tray if you have multiple cats.

Inappropriate urination can be caused by stress or a threatened territory. It can be deterred with a spray bottle of water if caught in the act but it can prove difficult to resolve this behaviour and the cause of this behaviour needs to be identified. Some cats will not use a soiled litter tray.

Always clean urine marks with an ammonia-free cleaner or else it can mimic the odour of urine and cats will remark the area.

Toilet training is much easier with kittens compared to puppies. Kittens learn very quickly from their mothers and are extremely clean.

Litter trays should be in a quiet area close to the kitten’s bed but away from food. Do not punish your kitten for accidents. Clap hands to stop activity if you see it happening and carry the kitten to the tray.

Take your kitten to the litter tray straight after feeding or whenever it appears to be looking restless, sniffing, scratching etc. It will help in this regard if you feed your kitten at set times. If your kitten consistently urinates in an inappropriate area, clean with non-ammonia based cleaner and you could try putting foil down over the area as most cats will find the rustling unpleasant.

If you are wanting your kitten to toilet outside, gradually move the litter tray out towards the backyard and the garden.

Vary the type of litter you are using if your kitten seems reluctant – your kitten may have a preference. You may find that you need more than one litter tray if you have multiple cats.

Inappropriate urination can be caused by stress or a threatened territory. It can be deterred with a spray bottle of water if caught in the act but it can prove difficult to resolve this behaviour and the cause of this behaviour needs to be identified. Some cats will not use a soiled litter tray.

Always clean urine marks with an ammonia-free cleaner or else it can mimic the odour of urine and cats will remark the area.