Training pet cats to urinate and defecate in the litter box should start from kittenhood. Training cats to use the litter box is an important part of helping them develop good living habits.

　　The first step is to prepare a fixed litter box for the cat and place it in a consistent location in the home. The litter box can be handmade or purchased from the market, then spread a layer of cat litter inside the box.

　　The second step is to let the cat become familiar with the litter box in everyday life. First, gently place the cat into the litter box, then softly pat its head and bottom, telling it that this is the place it will use to go to the bathroom. Although the cat initially does not understand what you mean, it will gradually comprehend through training and understanding.

　　The third step is to grasp the cat’s urination and defecation times and patterns. Before the cat forms good habits, closely observe its behavior. When you notice signs that the cat is about to urinate or defecate, promptly guide or gently place the cat into the designated litter box to do so.

　　The fourth step is to clean the soiled litter promptly, but also to leave behind the scent of the cat’s waste and urine in the litter box. This helps attract the cat to go to the bathroom there and encourages the habit of using the fixed litter box.

　　Training a cat to urinate and defecate in the litter box takes some time. It may take one week, two weeks, or even longer. The most important requirement for training is that the caretaker must have enough patience and determination; only then can the training to use the litter box be successful.