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How to litter train 24-day-old kittens when mama isn't teaching them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

We have three 24 days old kittens. Plus their parents. I guess it’s about time for their litter training, but the queen doesn’t seem to do anything. I wanted to see what I exactly have to do and what to prepare for them? Maybe a new litter box?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2018

Mama will pick the time to litter train when it is right, Have a small relatively low litter tray near the kittens' nest and Mama will teach them eventually. If the kittens poop in various places, place small trays into those areas. Do not force the kittens. Mama will teach them eventually.

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