our new kitten has been trained to use the litter box before it leaves the RaggleRock cattery. We use a kitten safe litter that is available at any reputable pet store. You may also use wood pellets if you feel inclined; however, do not use sand, dirt or sawdust. These will quickly become wet and are not absorbent. Soon your house will be smelly and the kitten will track the sand/sawdust all over the house.

he most important thing about the litter box, is its placement. Remember to put it somewhere where your new kitten will be able to find it and do not continuously move it on him. If you want to take the kitten to bed with you at night, you may need a second litter box. After all, if the first box is too far away accidents may happen. Kittens may hold it as long as they can but once they have to make a run for the litter box, you don't want them to be afraid to go all the way downstairs and use your bedroom floor instead.

t is recommended to keep the litter box on the main floor of the house. A bathroom or a laundry room or even a back den would make the best areas. If the litter box is in the basement, or in an obscure area, it is too easy to forget about cleaning it. Also, if the litter box is in the basement, by the time the smell reaches the main floor, it is usually throughout the entire house.

he litter box should be cleaned on a daily basis and emptied fully at least once a week. For this reason, some people choose to use less litter in the box, and change if more frequently. If you use a disinfectant to clean the litter box, please ensure that it is safe for kittens and cats. Disinfectants that contain phenols and cresols can be lethal to cats. They can absorb these substances through their paw pads. So please be aware of products that you are using, both for the litter box itself and in your bathrooms, kitchens etc. We suggest chlorine based products or normal bleach that is watered down.

emember that cats are very clean animals, and some cats will refuse to use the litter box if it is not clean. The most common reason for litter box mistakes are that the litter is dirty.

Litterbox Problems? See the following article by Susan Little, D.V.M., Diplomat ABVD..Feline Practice
A Practical Approach To Feline Housesoiling

Litterbox Problems & Spraying Help: these problems can be discouraging. Understanding what triggers the behavior is the first step in solving the problem. Stress can be a major factor, so can a urinary infection, territorial response, new baby, type of litter, type of box used and much more. Many links can be found on this website.

The Cat Detective: by Gina Spadafori at VeterinaryPartner.com "Cleanliness is catliness"