Can you toilet train your cat? (Part 1)

Can you toilet train your cat? (Part 1)

by Stan Beck

“There’s nothing like snuggling up to a good friend!”
From: d21c.com

Is it possible to toilet train your favorite feline? Maybe yes, maybe no. Much of it depends on temperament and personality of your cat. And much if it depends on your willingness to go through the process.

There are many advantages to toilet training your cat, the largest of which it eliminates the need for a litter box. Cat litter is not cheap and if you change it often enough, it can really add up to big bucks. There are also health reasons to get rid of the litter box, especially for pregnant women (see my article on the Toxoplasma Gondii Parasite). Another benefit is the ease of someone else to watch your cat while your gone - no litter boxes to lug around. Just explain to your friend that they need to leave the bathroom door open so that Kitty can get in and make sure that they flush semi-regularly - that’s it.

There are a couple of disadvantages to training your cat to use the toilet instead of a litter box. Because toilet seats can be somewhat slippery, there is a risk of you cat falling in and injuring himself. In addition, a cat’s urinary pattern can often be monitored for signs of sickness - this becomes harder to do with Kitty using the toilet. Also, when moving to a new house or location, a cat can become disoriented with a new toilet.

Cat Litter Box
Cat Litter Box