How do cats know how to use a litter box

It is important to accustom the new cat (or kitten) brought into the apartment to use the litter box from the very first days. But how will the cat know that it needs to pee and poop in the litter box?

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world. They have a reputation for being clean and well-behaved, but they’re still wild animals. Their instincts naturally take them to search for places that smell like their natural environments. Cats do this because it feels right to them, just like how your instinct takes you to eat when you’re hungry or drink when you’re thirsty; litter boxes are just another example of this kind of behavior!

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Cat has a strong instinct to find a place to dig

Cats have a strong instinct to find a place to dig. They dig because it’s part of their DNA, but there are also many other reasons they do this as well. A cat might want to mark his territory, bury his waste, look for food or keep his claws sharp by digging them into the ground. Cats will also dig if they’re trying to strengthen their muscles and keep their teeth healthy.

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Cat is taught litter box by mother

You may have noticed that your cat uses the litter box. But did you know that he was taught to use it by his mother?

When a kitten is born, its mother will take him or her to the litter box and show them where to dig. The mother cat also covers up the feces with sand, so as not to attract predators. Kittens learn this behavior from observing other cats in their colony using the litter box. In addition, kittens learn by sniffing around until they find something that smells like food or feces on which they can squat down and bury themselves in sand while they excrete waste products.

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Litter box should smell and feel like the right place

Cats are very sensitive to their environment and they need to feel safe in order to do their business. In order to make your cat feel comfortable in the litter box, it should be placed in a quiet place where they won’t be disturbed. The litter box should also be located in an area that has enough space for them and it shouldn’t be too small or too big. You should scan your house thoroughly before deciding on the location of the litter box because cats really dislike being confined or boxed-in when using the bathroom so if you find any spaces that seem like good options for placing your cat’s toilet, try moving them there instead!

Another thing about safety is ventilation; cats don’t want their waste sitting around uncovered as it can start stinking up pretty fast so make sure there’s an air flow around them while they’re doing their business (this will also help keep odors down). Also note: if you’re planning on getting multiple cats at some point—and let’s face it, who doesn’t want more kitties?—make sure everyone gets along well enough before getting another one into play because bringing home another feline friend might cause issues between current pets.”

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Cats know how to use the litter box because they want to use it

Cats know how to use the litter box because they want to use it. Cats are naturally clean animals and cats have a natural instinct to dig. When a cat is born, they are taught how to use the litter box by their mother. The mother will place her kittens in their own personal litter box and when her kittens start growing up, she will teach them how to dig, cover up the waste with dirt or sand and bury it underneath so that it doesn’t smell or start attracting flies or other pests (that may be around).

Cats know how to use the litter box

Cats are very clean animals and they don’t like dirty things; including dirty litter boxes! A cat won’t use a dirty litter box because he/she knows that if he/she uses such an unsanitary environment that could potentially cause germs etc… then their body would get sick from bacteria which would make them feel bad about themselves for choosing not being hygienic enough for yourself!

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Conclusion

If you have a cat, this article will help you understand why he or she uses the litter box. The main reason is that the cat has an instinct to dig a hole in the ground and bury their waste. Another reason is that they are taught by their mother how to use it when they are young.

Reyus Mammadli/ author of the article

I have had pets since childhood: cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, geese, chickens, ducks, parrots, aquarium fish and dogs (in the yard). Of course, I constantly encountered diseases of pets and treated them. Glad to be able to share my skills and experience, as well as advice on caring for and adapting these critters and birds.

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