Training your cat to use the litterbox is similar to potty training a child, but generally much easier. If you acquire a cat who has already been litterbox trained in another household, just make sure that you place your new cat in its new litterbox as soon as you arrive at home. Make sure that the box is placed in a quiet area away from its feeding spot. You may need to work with your cat continually in order for her to finally understand that this is where she should deposit her waste. If you feed your cat at the same time everyday, her output will also be regular. After a reasonable amount of minutes has passed since she walked away from the food bowl, gently play with her and call her to the litterbox from several spots in the house. Encourage her to hop up onto the kitty litter, and when she does, coo approvingly at her and stroke her. If she eliminates, talk sweetly to her, and when she is done, stroke her to once again confirm your approval.

If your cat has generally used her litterbox quite well, and all the sudden begins to urinate in unexpected places, there are several possible reasons why. First of all, cats expect to have a very clean litterbox. You should clean it every day, emptying the old litter and replacing it with about 1 ½ inches of fresh litter. Routinely rinse the empty litterbox with water and a little bit of vinegar or lemon juice to help the smell. Ammonia, on the other hand, will increase the cat urine smell.

A litterbox that isn't clean, from the cat's perspective, is one of the biggest reasons for discontinuation of its proper use. Also, your cat may be experiencing stress from an addition to your household or a new neighborhood cat. If you have several cats in your home, you may need to supply several litterboxes. Some cats will not share.

If you see no cause for any of these situations, then you may want to have your cat tested for bladder inflammation or urinary tract infections.

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