Cats make great pets for many reason including companionship, personality and independence.
You'll want to create a cat friendly environment in your home by supplying a scratching post, toys, nutrition and a litter box.
Training your cat to use the box is easier than you think.
With a little patience and minimal training, feline instincts will kick in and kitty will be a pro.
A few things to keep in mind about potty training: Kitty likes quiet time at litter time.
Make sure to keep your cat's litter box in a quiet, secluded area.
Loud noises will distract or scare the cat, possibly causing accidents.
If your cat isn't familiar with the location of her litter, simply place her in thearea.
Don't worry, her nose will take over and she will know what to do.
How does kitty know what to do? Cats use instincts.
But if you are worried your cat won't know what to do or has had an accident before, rake your fingers through the litter showing your cat what to do.
Cats are smart and it won't take much for her to figure it out.
It might not be a bad idea to keep your cat enclosed in the same area with the litter for 30 minutes to ensure potty security.
Keep litter box clean.
Cats are naturally clean creatures and require a tidy environment.
If the box isn't clean, the cat will find another place to relieve itself.
To ensure the box meets cat standards, clean litter box daily by scooping.
Change it weekly and cleanwith dishwasher soap and water solution.
Sprinkle the bottom of the litter box with baking soda to neutralize future odors.
If you experience odor problems, try changing the brand of litter and keep pet friendly odor exterminating products in the area.
The relationship you develop with your cat will prove to be an exciting one.
Good luck!