How to litter-train a kitten: Our quick and easy guide

If you are looking for advice on how to house-train a kitten, that probably means your household has, or is about to have, an adorable new member of the family – congratulations! You’ll also be pleased to know that it isn’t usually difficult to litter-train a kitten. Cats are naturally clean animals and a lot of kittens watch their mums and pick up tips on how to use the litter box.

Where to put the cat litter box: the dos and don’ts

As cat lovers we know our feline friends are somewhat, ahem, particular about things. This means we’ll want to find the best place for the litter box – somewhere that makes your cat feel safe, comfortable and secure.

Why does my cat litter smell so bad?

You might think once you’ve trained your cat to use its tray or box, life will be (and smell) peachy. So just why is that cat litter still so stinky? Well there are all sorts of reasons your cat litter tray might smell, from not using the best cat litter to not knowing how often to change cat litter or even where to put the cat litter box. Foods and health issues can cause problems, and the natural urea (turned to ammonia by bacteria) and pheromones in your cat’s urine are also to blame – especially in unneutered males. Of course, if you find it unpleasant, your beloved cat will too – so do your feline family a favour and read these tips on how to stop cat litter from smelling.