PetPivot

You put a litter box in the corner, add some litter, and your kitten may walk over and use it without being shown what to do. There is no teaching process, no demonstration, and there might even be no second try. But how do cats do it? The simple answer is instinct. Cats instinctively seek out something soft and loose to dig into and cover their droppings. And the litter box provides them just that. But it is not the whole story. Litter texture, location of the litter box, its cleanliness, and the cat's experience can play a role in turning this first successful litter box visit into a regular routine. Step What happens Instinct The urge to dig in...