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My new kitten isn't litter trained. How can I teach her fast?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | 6 lbs

I am getting a kitten and just got informed that it is not litter trained. I am actually a school student and then after school I have two tutors come over on their time which is one after the other and I sleep early. So I really need help with training her. Please give some advise.

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on March 27th, 2019

Cats are actually pretty easy. Provide a clean litter pan in a quiet, out-of-the-way area. When you get the cat home, place her directly in it so she knows where it is immediately. If she does have an accident somewhere in the house, don't punish her, but pick/wipe it up with a clean cloth or paper towel and put that in her litter box. The scent in the location you want her to use will help her make the connection. If you punish her she probably won't understand why she's being punished and this could make her eliminate inappropriately out of spite. Make sure the litter box stays clean and fresh and it will be more appealing to her to use.

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