Kitten Box Training

[Karen]

Do you pick up the poop and put it in the box? I would pick one litter type and stick with it, but agree that a vet check is likely in order. That he pees in the box means he is okay with that litter, and getting in and out of the box, so it may be something more medical than behavioral.

I the mean time, I would surround the box with easy-to wash towels or wash clothes, just for easy clean-up and odor control.

[phesina]

Dear HoneyPie, your kitten is probably going through some adjustment problems moving into a new place! At two months of age, he's still quite young and may be missing his mom and littermates.

You've already gotten good suggestions here. Definitely get him a vet check, including a stool test and general exam, if he hasn't had one! If he has, talk with the vet who did the check and find out what was done. Ask for advice from whichever vet has checked him out.

That's good that he pees in the box. Where or how did you get him? Can you ask the people you got him from how he did with using the litterbox at his previous place?

Maybe pick one kind of litter, that he pees in properly, and stick with that as you and he work out solving this problem. And good idea, towels or wash cloths around the box for easy clean-up and odor control.

All our best wishes that everything works out well. Please don't give up! Your kitten is still pretty much a baby and learning the ways of being a growing-up boy, so he needs some time and space. What is his name?

Please keep us updated! And please give him a lot of affection and love, as he settles into his new home. My two cats and I are sending loads of purrrs and pets to him and good wishes to you both.