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Old 01-06-2008, 09:57 PM
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Re: my 5 week old kitten - having problems :(

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Originally Posted by clare7577 View Post
Hi usually cats will start using the litter tray at around 4 weeks of age,ive never had to teach mine they just take to it naturally.keep doing what you`ve been doing hes still very young,im sure he will soon get the hang of it.Try confining him to a smaller area for a while,like the kitchen,or another room,put his litter box,food toys etc in with him.
Agree with this - make sure you clean the sofa well or the cat will recognise the scent as that being the place to go - Selk started a cleaning tips thread today - take a look
If you get no2 accidents - pop them in the tray - that will get the scent there and she may get the idea. Make sure the litter tray is very clean as some cats aren't bothered and others won't go unless it's spotless.

Wouldn't worry too much about her eating her Mum's food - are you feeding them different stuff ie mum normal and kitten food. I's probably just leave down the kitten food for both - then you'd only have to buy one thing as you have a pregnant cat too - I think and she can/should eat kitten food as it has the extra nutrients she needs.

Sorry that's long - I ramble more as it gets later - lol
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