Cat litter - merged

Cat72

May sound silly but you can train them to use the human loo ! just put the litter tray in the bowl when puss needs toilet. Then gradual take it away over time after the cat is used to the idea. Also obviously dont leave it in there when cat does not need to go.The cat then associates this as the place to do the toliet.I found this out by accident when i had a cat who liked to pee in the bath drain and tried the toilet himself ! I then i read that some cats get trained to do this .Never had a cat since who has repeated it. I suppose it is quite good for fussy cats who get a bit worked up at smelly litter trays. Only problem is when the cat needs to spend a penny at the same time as you - well I suppose we all know who would win !

Caz2_2

Thank you all for your replies
Cat72 i would love to be able to train them to go to the toilet unfortunatley they like drinking the contents also the kittens are brother and sister and do everything together-i mean it, pooing and weeing! thats my problem they go in litter tray together so i end up with a real mess and having to change the litter alot.

Mustang i think i will try your idea if i dare (its not a send up is it?) will let you know how it goes. In the mean time have decided to start letting them out, they are 6 months old now and they were wild for 12 week. I started this morning, they went out for 5 mins on to top step and then back in to cause havoc. Anyway thanks for your ideas but more are appreciated if posted

1jim

cant you train them to use next doors garden?
ours does all the time

Caz2_2

hi 1jim
I dread the time when they do use next doors because they are already fed up with us............ then again......................................................
only kidding we like a peaceful life don't like upsetting folk, oh well. both kittens went in the garden for about 20 mins this morning but were not impressed because their feet got wet, they were trying to alternate between paws to walk, really funny to watch. I'm going to try them out for longer each day, failing that i will make my son buy litter he is the one that brought them home, he is too soft for his own good.

lyns_2

My Daughters cat who's 9 months old goes out to play then comes back in to use the litter tray. Only likes the hard litter stuff got her the papper sort a while ago has it was lighter to carry and we have not got a car put she would only wee in it the rest she did on the floor beside the tray

Mustang

Cats can be very sensitive to new cat litter. The way to get over this is to gradually introduce new litter mixed with the old. Gradually increase the amount of new litter and decrease the amount of old litter.

Gaia

Hi folks, has anyone got experience of using shredded paper as cat litter?

Our adorable monster likes neither granular nor wood wood-based litter. He likes compost but I don't like the resultant mud on the floor and carpet! He also likes the recycled-paper litter from Morrisons but this has just gone up in price.

We currently have a straight-cut shredder but were wondering if it's worth trying to get a cheap cross-cut shredder and using the resultant bits for litter. Cheap (free!), environmentally sound and would make sure no-one reads what's been shredded!

Has anyone tried this and, if so, is it suitable?

Thanks and happy solstice/season's greetings to you all!

lizzG

Why can't he go out into the garden to do his business??

Gaia

He's a rescue cat (from the Cats Protection League) and refuses to use the cat-flap or even go out of our flat. We've tried to encourage him to but I'm not going to force him poor love.

ps, wish I had a garden!

Bexstars

maybe try chopping up the paper that has been shredded with some scissors so its finer and give it a try before spending any money on a cross cutting shredder. My cats are out at night but on cold winter nights we do keep them in and we tend to use the wood chip cat litter from morrisons but havent had to by any snce last year so not sure on the cost