My kitten eats litter. Is it safe and how do I litter train her?

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My cat is a 2 month old Persian cat and she isn't litter trained. Everytime I put her in the litter box after she has eaten food or drank water, she starts eating the cat litter and tries to get out of the litter box. I've read that cats want privacy and be alone when doing their business but I can't leave her alone because I'm scared she'll eat the litter and try to get out of the box. Is the non-clumping cat litter safe for her to eat? And how do I get her to stay in the box to poop and pee? Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed

Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I would recommend that you have Gucci seen by your veterinarian. Eating non-food items such as litter can indicate an underlying medical problem such as parasites or nutritional deficiencies. Your veterinarian may recommend checking a stool sample or blood work to get a better idea what's going on. After it is determined that Gucci is healthy it is likely worth trying different types of litter such as cedar shavings or corn-based litter. It is very important that Gucci does not eat litter as this can cause an intestinal blockage.

My kitten eats litter. Is it safe and how do I litter train her?

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