[Supervised by a veterinarian] How to train a kitten to use the toilet in a video

子猫のトイレのしつけはどのように行うのがよいのでしょうか。
The procedure and points to be kept in mind are summarized in the video, so please take a look here first.

It's nice to have a small kitten, but in order to grow up healthy without stress, it is necessary to create a good environment and set the minimum rules. Above all, the toilet discipline is important. Why is it important to prepare the kitten's potty training and toilet environment? I will explain the reason.

If your cat puts up with pee because of poor potty training or poor environment, you are at increased risk of getting sick. Improper urination can lead to bacterial infections, and high urine levels can lead to urinary tract infections such as urinary tract infections, urolithiasis, and cystitis. If you go to the bathroom less often, the burden on your kidneys will increase, so you have to be careful.

If the kitten is not in an environment where the toilet area can be safely excreted, the kitten may have a rough appearance in a place other than the toilet. There are various factors that make a kitten uncomfortable, such as a lot of people passing by, electric appliances that make a loud noise, and multiple cats with multiple heads. Let's solve each one and create a safe environment.

In this way, in order for cats to maintain their health and live, it is essential to train their toilets and create a good environment. Be especially careful with kittens who are learning how to use the toilet for the first time.

Newborn kittens cannot spontaneously excrete. As a baby, the mother cat stimulates the buttocks to promote excretion. If you don't have a mother cat, it's a good idea for the owner to stimulate it with tissue.
Kittens will be able to excrete themselves about 3-4 weeks after birth. It's a good idea to start training the toilet around this time.

How should I specifically train a kitten's toilet? I will explain step by step.

First, decide on the location of the toilet. It's best to have a quiet place, such as the corner of a room, with as few people as possible and not too far from the area where kittens usually spend. Cats are basically animals that do not excrete in the sleeping area or the place where they eat, so it is said that it is best to place them a little away from the kitten's eating place or the cat bed. It is even better if the place is easily accessible to the owner so that it can be easily disciplined.

It's also important to avoid changing the location of the toilet once you've decided on it so that your kitten doesn't get confused. If you put something with the smell of the kitten's own excrement, such as cat litter, cloth, or newspaper, in the toilet, it will be easier to remember, so please give it a try.

Once you've decided on a toilet location, it's time to start potty training. It's a chance if the kitten shows a soothing and restless appearance. When you start the gestures of sniffing the floor, moving around, and digging the floor with your front legs, gently lift it up and gently carry it to the bathroom. At this time, be careful not to lift the kitten strongly or make a loud noise so that the kitten is not afraid.

Also, when you are just starting toilet training, it is easy to get into the habit of going to the toilet if you bring it to the toilet even if you do not show an easy-to-understand toilet sign, such as after waking up, eating, drinking water, playing. It is said that.

If your kitten is able to excrete well, give it a big compliment. It is also recommended to give rewards such as snacks.
By repeating these things over and over again, the kitten will remember that "this is my toilet" and "you will be praised if you succeed in the toilet", and you will be able to train the toilet smoothly.

ご褒美にオススメおやつ
「素材そのまま フリーズドライ まぐろ」はコチラ

What should I be careful about when training a kitten's litter box? Here, I will explain two typical points to note.

If your kitten fails the toilet and makes a mess, don't be scolded. If you scold, the kitten may think that "excretion" itself is a bad thing and endure the excretion. Alternatively, the owner may hide and excrete in an invisible place. This can increase your risk of illness and even prevent you from remembering the toilet forever.

Never scold the kitten for any rough spots outside the litter box, but first check to see if there are any problems with the litter box environment. Even a little preparation of the environment will eliminate the failure of the kitten's litter box.

There are many reasons why a kitten does not excrete in the toilet. Here, we will explain the causes and remedies.

Cats are animals that love cleanliness and are sensitive to odors. Therefore, I do not want to enter a dirty toilet. This can cause excretion and patience in places other than the toilet. Putting up with the toilet also increases the risk of urinary illnesses such as constipation, urinary tract infections, urolithiasis, and cystitis.

Let's keep it clean at all times, such as cleaning the toilet container once a week and replacing all the cat litter, as well as cleaning it frequently every day. However, when washing the container, be careful not to completely eliminate the smell of the cat.

A characteristic of animals called cats is that they are very sensitive to the environment of the toilet. Therefore, due to a little stress, you will not be able to excrete in the toilet.

Cats excrete only in a safe place without enemies or obstacles. Toilet in a restless place is an animal that does not want to use because people pass by frequently and it is disturbed by other pets. Also, if it is a place that makes a loud noise, I feel scared and dislike it. You may feel stressed if you don't like the cat litter material or the toilet container. In such a case, it is recommended to review the location of the toilet or try cat litter with a different material.

Sharing the toilet with other cats by multi-headed cats can also cause stress. If you have multiple cats living together, it is ideal to have one toilet plus the number of cats. This is because kittens hate toilets that have other cat's excrement and odors. By preparing a large number of toilets, it is less likely that other cats will pollute the toilets, and each cat will be able to use a clean toilet.
In this way, let's create an environment where kittens can feel at ease.

トイレに流せて可燃ゴミにも出せる、後処理簡単！
「流せる固まる木の猫砂」はコチラ

It's also possible that something is wrong with the kitten's body and the illness is hidden inside the body, making it impossible to use the toilet.
When excretion is painful due to urinary tract infections such as urinary tract infections, urolithiasis, cystitis, diarrhea, constipation, etc., it may be recognized that the toilet is a place where the body hurts. You may dislike going to the toilet because you don't want to hurt, or you may not be able to reach the toilet and excrete it in a place other than the toilet. If cleaning the toilet or improving the environment of the toilet does not improve the stress or anxiety of the kitten, suspect the illness and go to a veterinary clinic as soon as possible. At that time, if you know the number of toilets and the amount of urination at one time, it will be a clue for diagnosis.

Marking is not a rough phase, but a kitten's habit of appealing his existence by smelling it with a special pee called spray. It is said to be done to calm down from anxiety about territory due to major environmental changes such as moving, new cats, and an increase in family, or from emotional anxiety. It can also start with a cat in heat nearby.

Spraying is dozens of times thicker and smaller than normal pee, and is directed toward a vertical surface such as a wall. You can easily tell whether it is a spray or not based on the amount, smell, and location.
Marking starts about 5 to 8 months after birth. It is often found in cats that have not undergone neutering or contraception, especially males with strong territorial awareness. By performing castration and contraception, most of the markings will be settled. However, even after surgery, you may feel anxious and mark by encountering other cats or strangers or smelling them.

After marking, you need to wipe the area and peeing objects thoroughly to completely eliminate the odor. If the odor remains, it will mark the same place again. Also, try to keep the kittens away from the factors that may make them uneasy. Relieving anxiety in cats with sprays and diffusers that contain cat pheromone components can result in reduced marking.

お部屋のペット臭を強力ブロック
『ハッピークリーン 消臭&除菌EX』はコチラ

Cats are very clean animals, so it's important to keep the toilet clean. At a minimum, clean the toilet once a day. As much as possible, it's important to get rid of it as soon as you notice it.

By cleaning the toilet frequently, you can quickly notice any abnormalities in the excrement and know the changes in the physical condition of the kitten. Observe the amount and frequency of urine, constipation / diarrhea, color, shape, and odor.
In particular, kittens need to be careful about diarrhea. This is because there is a risk of dehydration due to continued diarrhea. If you have diarrhea more than 3 times in a row, or if you have diarrhea for more than a day, take it to a veterinary clinic as soon as possible.

It is important that the kitten's toilet is in an environment where you can excrete comfortably without stress. In addition, it is important that the owner is easy to manage. Here are some tips for choosing a kitten's litter box with these points in mind.

Choose a toilet with a height that makes it easy to straddle the entrance according to the kitten's body. If the height doesn't match, you can prepare a step that is easy to climb.

As a guide, the size of the toilet container should be at least 1.5 times the body length. Cats are not good at narrow toilets. Choose a toilet that fits your cat's body size. Some individuals may not like the smell of a covered toilet. In that case, it is recommended to use a tray-shaped toilet.

Choose a type of toilet that is easy to clean and dispose of excrement so that daily toilet cleaning does not burden the owner.

You should manage your kitten's physical condition daily. Therefore, it is important to choose a toilet that makes it easy to check the color, amount, and odor of excrement.

シートいらずで毎日のお手入れが楽チン
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There are different types of cat litter. Here are two cat litter products sold by Petio.

The most important thing in disciplining a kitten's litter box is not to scold it if you make a mistake. If you get sick in a place other than the toilet, never scold, immediately remove the smell of excrement and remind the kitten that it is not the toilet. Also, kittens don't like a restless environment, a dirty toilet, or a difficult-to-use toilet. It is important to keep an eye on your kitten to see if it is stressed in the bathroom.
Training a kitten's toilet is the first step in living with a cat. To ensure that your kitten is stress-free and comfortable, train your kitten slowly and comfortably, and manage your kitten's health through daily toilet habits.