[LiteraryLark]

So when I got him home I placed him in the litter box, and I did so every half hour more or less. While he was playing in my closet he peed on one of my shoes, and I put him back in the litter box. My litter box has a lid and I'm guessing he didn't like the lid, so I took the lid off and put him back in the litter box.

I'm really nervous that he peed and I wasn't paying attention enough to catch him because I heard once they start peeing outside of the box they won't stop, and my last cat was forced to be an outside cat because of it.

What do I do?

[LiteraryLark]

Would it matter if there's a lid on the litterbox or not?

[seeker1950]

Hmmm...cats should go naturally to litter rather than peeing inappropriately. There isn't much to potty training them. Each and every cat I've had from kittenhood onward, as soon as I brought them home, I took them to the litter box and put them in, pressing their front paws up and down in the litter. This is the cheap clay litter. I've tried other expensive exotic types of litter that they didn't like. After the kitty learns the litter box is for his pees and poops, the lid should be okay, but leave it off for now.

[LiteraryLark]

I think the lid confused him and the litter box is more for an adult cat. I set him in there several times and used his paw to scratch at the litter.

[seeker1950]

Sounds like you've done it! Be sure to remove all scent of his pee outside the box, of course.

He should get the hang of it pretty quick. Get him neutered in a few weeks and he may not spray. None of my cats have ever sprayed. Even the Colonel who spent most of his life as a stray doesn't spray in the house. Same with Howie. Chet, who is more than a bit senile, uses the litter box and puppy pads.

[LiteraryLark]

Kitty finally used the litter box! and Kitty got in all by himself. Although, I leave the room for thirty seconds and come back to find that the poop stuck to her tail and got on the carpet. But at least she used the litter box.

[Citrine]

Dr Skipper,when baby kit wants to go to the toilet, please get down to his level, by being on all fours, push him toward the tray and scratch at the litter with your own hand. nudge n push him making there u go sounds. Seriously, Im a long time cat mother. Hes thinking you are Mum and you must show him where to do his business. With the lid off so you have access, then the lid on once he seems to be picking it up but with you still guding him. They learn quick much quicker than pooches.

[Auntie2014]

Potty training kittens depends a lot on where they came from and how mamma trained them. If mamma used a litter box and kittens were allowed to use it then the job is done for you. It helps to find out what brand litter was used. If parentage is unknown then you might need to try a few different litters before you find one your new baby likes. It also helps to make sure the sides of the litter pan is not too high till they grow a little. We always used a cardboard box with sides only about 2 inches tall. Slipped it in a plastic bag then added litter or placed it on a waterproof rug to protect the floor. I prefer using the lumping sand type liter for little ones. I just think it feels better to their little paws. Good Luck!

[Nobodyandnothing]

Is that a picture if your new kitten? He is adorable.

[Catmom3]

A cat can be neutered at 6 pounds or six months safely my vet has told me. He won't do it before that.

And yes, not all cats like lids. My Richie who is almost 3 years hates litter boxes with lids... Joanie will use one with a lid but prefers it without too. So good on you for removing the lid! With kittens you cannot use clumping littler... it can swell up in their intestinal tract. When they are older they are less likely to consumer the litter, but under a year old, NO clumping litter... only the kid that doesn't clump. Hope this helps. (Been a Catmom since 1983.)

[LiteraryLark]

He's getting the hang of pooping in the litter box and today he peed in the litter box.

How do you scoop out pee in the litter box? My scooper has holes in it because it's meant to trap the poop not the pee.

[Citrine]

I use wood pellet litter. It turns to sawdust when damp and smells of wood/ pine. It seems to disguise any whiffs very well and claims to be antibacterial. I do suggest you get a special mat to put at the exit so little fluffy feet lose the excess before they get to the actual floor.

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by Catmom3

A cat can be neutered at 6 pounds or six months safely my vet has told me. He won't do it before that.

Catmom, I once had a vet tell me that kittens should be six months old to be neutered. I told him my three month old male had figured out what those bits of his anatomy were for and was trying to breed his sister. I insisted he neuter the little devil. I've since been told they can be done as youn as three of four months.

[Fresia]

Originally Posted by DrSkipper

He's getting the hang of pooping in the litter box and today he peed in the litter box.

How do you scoop out pee in the litter box? My scooper has holes in it because it's meant to trap the poop not the pee.

I used to have two different scoops, one for each if not using the clumping litter, which had also been told not to use for kittens. I actually just confiscated a cooking spoon/utensil or ladle from the kitchen and designated it as the second scoop for the pee litter; or officially they make non-slotted scoops for litter at the pet store.

You are doing an awesome job with your training. Keep it up!

[LiteraryLark]

I thought cats hated changing up the litter. I'm guessing the clumping is the standard litter most people use hence why we bought it? My kitty likes to play in the litter, especially because the litter box shows his reflection.