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Kitten with a weeing problem

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LilyoftheValley Mon 09-Sept-24 17:04:41

Thank you everyone who replied.

twiglet77 Mon 09-Sept-24 13:43:37

It may have disliked the size or location of the litter tray, the depth or type of litter, the frequency of removing solids. Most kittens bred indoors have been taught to use a litter tray by their mother.

QuaintIrene Mon 09-Sept-24 13:40:07

Usually kittens are litter / house trained by their mothers. I wonder if Kitten was a bit too young to leave mum. It's routine that kits need. Pop kit on the tray first thing and after food, oh and like others have said, keep everything for kit in the same place. It'll all " click " soon enough.

Cossy Mon 09-Sept-24 11:28:17

Visgir1

That little kitten, like a small child needs routine. Swoping home's however well meaning is probably causing the poor little thing stress.
I have had Cats all my life never had a problem with litter training, kittens.
You need to keep, litter box ( away from the food area) their food, water all on the same place, so they know the routine.

I completely agree

Cossy Mon 09-Sept-24 11:27:47

MissAdventure

A tiny kitten needs a settled place, with everything it needs in place before it will become litter trained.

Did your friend pass the kitten to you because she is cat sitting, or have I read that wrong?

I agree. Vet check too, and stability.

It’s still very young.

Smileless2012 Mon 09-Sept-24 11:20:28

Poor little thing. Kittens need house training just like puppies. Putting something that's been used to clean up any accidents in the litter tray will attract him/her because of the smell.

Visgir1 Mon 09-Sept-24 09:45:29

That little kitten, like a small child needs routine. Swoping home's however well meaning is probably causing the poor little thing stress.
I have had Cats all my life never had a problem with litter training, kittens.
You need to keep, litter box ( away from the food area) their food, water all on the same place, so they know the routine.

MissAdventure Mon 09-Sept-24 09:01:01

A tiny kitten needs a settled place, with everything it needs in place before it will become litter trained.

Did your friend pass the kitten to you because she is cat sitting, or have I read that wrong?

Esmay Mon 09-Sept-24 07:32:51

Don't offer a home if you find it a problem.
I've had many cats .
I haven't had any problems house training kittens ,but I've had huge problems with adult males - both rescue cats .
Like Cold , I think that this kitten needs a check up to see if everything is normal .
I also agree about cats being stressed in new situations .
Recently, I refused a cat because I am not feeling well enough to give him enough attention and can't face house training another rescue cat .
I have to be realistic .

Cold Sun 08-Sept-24 22:25:02

How old is the kitten?

Have you had it checked by the vet? Some cats can be prone to cystitis and bladder/kidney issues.

Some cats wee as a stress reaction and especially moving homes can be a big stress for a small kitten and a big house can panic them. We have had several cats that preferred to be confined in a smaller room or cupboard and gradually allowed to explore the house over a week or so.

Feliway plug in diffusers can also help calm cats with anxiety.

LilyoftheValley Sun 08-Sept-24 22:00:09

Hello everyone. I am looking for advice, please.

A friend of a friend has a delightful little kitten. It came to stay with me about a month ago whilst my friend was cat sitting. It didnt seems to realise what its potty box was for but it was very tiny. I heard tonight that its owner no longer wants it as it still is not clean around the house, I cannot recall any real problems with the kittens we have had and wonder if anyone has ideas to help, please.

I am willing to offer a home but would not be able to do so if it cannot be house trained.