172 1158 Pets Cats General Cats true Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:27:43 -0800 /system/videos/4/72/01/172.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, train, litter, use, litterbox, box, litter-box, litter-train, bathroom How To Litter Train a Cat http://www.howcast.com/videos/172-How-To-Litter-Train-a-Cat http://www.howcast.com/videos/172-How-To-Litter-Train-a-Cat/edit approved 108 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=172"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=172" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 7 Dorits http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/Pets.How_to_Litter-Train_a_Cat_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 4102 false false false 2428 0 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/23.jpg Choose litter box Make sure you choose a litter box that’s right for your cat. Kittens and older cats prefer boxes with lower sides. Larger cats will need—you guessed it—larger boxes.

]]> 2429 1 33 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/33.jpg Set up litter box Set up the litter box in an area separate from where your cat eats and sleeps.

]]> 2430 2 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/39.jpg Place litter box Try to keep the litter box in an easily accessible but semi-hidden place so the cat has privacy.

]]> 2431 3 46 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/46.jpg After feeding, place cat After each feeding, place the cat in the litter box.

]]> 2432 4 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/50.jpg Scratch cat's paws Gently scratch the cat’s front paws in the litter to show that this is his own personal bathroom.

]]> 2433 5 57 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/57.jpg Praise cat Once the cat has used the litter box, praise and play with him to reinforce the behavior.

]]> 2434 6 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/64.jpg Clean litter box Make sure the litter box is clean. You should remove solid waste every day and clean the entire litter box with detergent and water once a week—or more, if it smells of urine. And always wash your hands after handling used litter.

]]> 2435 7 77 Tip If your cat hasn’t caught on after several days, try a different kind of litter. He may not like the texture or scent of the one you chose.

]]> 2436 8 84 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/84.jpg Move littler box Is Kitty still being stubborn? Try moving the litter box to a more secluded spot.

]]> 2437 9 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/90.jpg Call vet If he continues to eliminate outside the litter box—or if she stops using the box after having been successfully litter-trained—call your vet. It may be a sign of illness.

]]> 2438 10 100 Fact Most cats will refuse to use a litter box if it’s not clean enough for them.

]]> 1160 139 How To Groom Your Cat HowcastGuide 4964 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:10:45 -0800 16 Dorits ]]> 94 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/39/01/139.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pet, cat, kitty, kitten, animal, groom, clean, feline, brush, comb, trim, nails Pets Cats Cat Care & Grooming 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/139/Pets.How_to_Groom_Your_Cat_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/139-How-To-Groom-Your-Cat 1154 14539 How To Prevent Your Pets From Getting Overheated HowcastGuide 3193 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:01:11 -0700 25 Dynamic ]]> 162 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/39/45/01/14539.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pets, prevent, preventing Pets General Pets 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14539/pet_overheated_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/14539-How-To-Prevent-Your-Pets-From-Getting-Overheated 1165 154 How To Clean Your Dog's Teeth HowcastGuide 5805 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:15:44 -0800 17 Dorits ]]> 118 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/54/01/154.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pet, animal, pets, dog, dogs, canine, puppy, pup, clean, wash, brush, teeth, mouth, oral, hygiene, doggy, breath Pets Dogs Dog Care & Grooming 4 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154/teeth_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/154-How-To-Clean-Your-Dogs-Teeth 1165 161 How To Give Your Dog a Pill HowcastGuide 5328 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:56:14 -0800 11 Dorits ]]> 129 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/61/01/161.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pet, animal, pets, dog, dogs, canine, puppy, pup, oral, mouth, pill, medicine, capsule, sick, make, take Pets Dogs Dog Care & Grooming 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/161/Pets.How_to_Give_Your_Dog_a_Pill_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/161-How-To-Give-Your-Dog-a-Pill 1165 163 How To Trim Your Dog's Nails HowcastGuide 6900 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:57:42 -0800 18 Dorits ]]> 152 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/63/01/163.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, dog, pup, puppy, groom, nails, cut, trim, fingernails, toenails, nail, clipping, paw Pets Dogs Dog Care & Grooming 3 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/163/nails_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/163-How-To-Trim-Your-Dogs-Nails 1165 169 How To Groom Your Dog HowcastGuide 3163 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:27:15 -0800 14 Dorits ]]> 98 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/1/69/01/169.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pet, dog, pup, puppy, canine, animal, groom, clean, brush, comb, trim, nails, untangle, mat, tangle Pets Dogs Dog Care & Grooming 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169/Pets.How_to_Groom_Your_Dog_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/169-How-To-Groom-Your-Dog