Exotic Shorthair Cat

　　Excretion Training

　　After one to three months of birth, when the kitten starts eating solid foods, excretion training can begin; as long as the timing of training is right, it can easily remember.

　　1. Find a "convenient" good spot First, place the litter box in a fixed and hidden place because in crowded places, the cat may feel embarrassed.

　　When the kitten’s tail is raised and it shows a squatting motion, this indicates it is about to relieve itself. Quickly! Put the kitten into the litter box so it knows the place to poop is here. After repeating this two or three times, the cat will learn where to go during excretion.

　　2. Fight against the smell If the cat urinates or defecates everywhere, do not use harsh methods like "You, you, you..." grabbing it to spank as a punishment for bad behavior; this will actually backfire because the cat is attracted by the scent and may think you are telling it this is the fixed toilet. Oh! That will be troublesome. At this time, thoroughly clean these areas to eliminate the smell, and patiently continue training it to go to the designated litter box.

　　Of course, a mother cat’s kitten is blessed; kittens raised by their mother cat do not require us to worry so much.

　　Rattan of Love

　　What needs to be discussed is the appropriate way to handle rebellious behavior in cats.

　　1. Rules are rules and should not be changed arbitrarily. When the owner sets the rules, they must be consistent and not let the cat go on the table one day and be chased off the next, as this confuses the cat.

　　2. Principle of punishment - punish only those caught in the act.

　　3. Establish verbal reprimand authority. If the cat has been living with people for some time and especially if it understands its name, it will likely be sensitive to the owner’s tone. When you find the cat disobeying, you should firmly, sternly, and simply scold it face-to-face; usually the cat will become alert.

　　4. Sound intimidation. Some mischievous cats are difficult to train; at this time, use a surprise tactic such as sound intimidation. Clap your hands loud in front of it, or use cheering horns from sports games or election campaigns, which can be useful. When catching the culprit in the act, blow the horn; the cat will be stunned there or run away quickly. The cheering horn should be at least one meter away from the cat, and never aimed at its head, as the strong shock may harm its physical and mental health. (Source：PetsZone)