when do kittens start using litter tray?

[shaunzy]

my cat had 2 kittens, they are 4 weeks and 3 days old today and they seem to find a corner and wee on my floor, ive tried putting them in litter tray when they look like they're going to wee but they wont do it in there, they just get out. will they start using littertray eventually? how long does it take?

[stonekicker]

basically, until you show them what to do - they won't! here's how to potty train kitties:
*if they do wee on the floor/carpet, get some litter, soak it in the wee and plonk it back in the litter tray. the litter tray then begins to smell like a toilet
*when the little critters do start to wee on the floor, scoop them up as quickly as possible and plonk them in the tray
*when the cats have finished a feeding session, automatically put them in the litter tray as they are more likely to go at this time
*make sure you clean up any accidents thoroughly to avoid smells encouraging them to go on the floor

this will take persistence and patience - at the end of the day, it's not like you can tell them what they need to be doing! but, keep showing them with love and kindness and they will eventually learn. good luck x

[stonekicker]

forgot to add - if they poo on the floor, put this in the litter tray and leave it there as well. it's natural to want to clean it up, but kitties do operate largely by scent and if they smell a toilet, they will use it!

[LottieAnne]

I have usually found that the mother uses the tray and the kittens just follow suit. Does your mother (cat) not use the tray? If not I would encourage her to do so.I agree with the previous advice given.

[shaunzy]

thanx for your answers. yes the mother cat does use the litter tray. ive tried putting the kittens in tray but they dont seem to want to do anything in there. i will try putting the wee smell in the tray though