Make the litter box accessible

Jun 14,2023


Having access to the litter box is one of the most important factors in getting your kitten to successfully litter train. Litter boxes work because they are similar to the places where cats would go in the wild, specifically a separate area where cats can bury their waste in sand, dirt, or another litter-like surface. You should put the litter box in a prominent area to start with so that your kitten can find it and recognize what it is for. Even though cats have better night vision than humans, they’ll still need some light to see and use the box in the dark. A nightlight is often enough to get the job done.

If your home has multiple floors and your kitten has access to all of them, put a litter box on each floor for easy access. Kittens are small and might take more time than expected to get from room to room or floor to floor. Having a litter box easily accessible no matter where they are when they get the urge to go can reduce the likelihood of accidents.