Cat Potty Training: Where ?

Cat potty training is easy as cats are naturally very clean animals . They can be very finicky when it comes to where they do their needs, so it's best to make sure that the sand box or litter box you provide is to the cat's approval, so that it feels comfortable and enjoys using it.

Types of litter boxes: The most common types of litter boxes are open plastic trays. These types of litter boxes are easy to clean, but they are not the most hygienic, since usually the sand inside of them ends up all over the floor or room. If your cat messes up the place a lot while using this type of litter box, it will probably be best to pick one of the closed kind that have walls and tops.

Types of sand for litter boxes: Generally cats prefer thinner and looser sand, since it is nicer to step on, and because it is easy to spread around when the litter box is dirty. This type of sand is also very easy to clean. There are some types of commercial sand that contain deodorant substances and generally cats do not like this type, because they let off a strong smell (remember that cats have a very strong sense of smell). Another downside to deodorized sand is that it can also irritate the bottom of the cat's paws. If you own several cats, it's a good idea to get several litter boxes, especially if they stay in your house most of the time.

Where to put a cats litter box: When deciding where to put your cats litter box, think about where you would prefer to do your needs…probably in a quiet hidden place. Well, the same goes for cats. Make sure that the litter box is in a quite tranquil place, far away from where you feed the cat, and from where it sleeps. It's important that nobody interrupts or bothers the cat while it is taking care of it's business and especially so if you own other pets (like a dog) to avoid it from disturbing the cat.