Why won’t my kitten use a litter box?

If your cat isn’t comfortable with her litter box or can’t easily access it, she probably won’t use it. … You haven’t cleaned your cat’s litter box often or thoroughly enough. You haven’t provided enough litter boxes for your household. Be sure to have a litter box for each of your cats, as well as one extra.

Will my kitten eventually use the litter box?

You will need to wait until the kitten has eaten, in the mornings, after playing or napping, and put your little guy in the litter box. Eventually, the kitten will learn to use it and dig almost instinctively.

How long does it take to train a kitten to use the litter box?

Many kittens will catch on quite quickly, and get it right most of the time. Others may need to be placed in the litter box several times a day for several days before they start to grasp the idea. Overall it may take up to four weeks to get a kitten fully and reliably litter box trained.