Hello,

I've grown up with cats in my life and I've never had a problem with cats going to the litter box. I've recently brought home a 3 week old kitten. As he doesn't have siblings or a mom to show him the ropes I was trying to show him the litter box after 'encouraging' him to go potty. As soon as he was put down, he starts to lick and eat the litter. It's a clumping formula and, well, it's not supposed to be eaten so I scooped him up and wiped his mouth clean. Feeling that he'd investigated enough I tried to set him down again. Long story short, three days later and he's still trying to eat it.

I still have half a box of litter to go through so I'd rather not have to keep buying litter until I find a brand he won't eat. Plus I have another cat and she's okay with the litter. Any tips or tricks? I've never taken care of such a young cat nor one that was abandoned before it was weaned and trained in the kitty ways.

Thanks for any help
- Ari