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By?Darlene Stott

Published: 01/26/2021, edited: 10/07/2022

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Introduction?

引文

Are you the proud pet parent of a cute and cuddly kitten? Or have you rescued a wonderful and wise older cat who used to spend a lot of time outside?

您是一只可愛的小貓的自豪的寵物家長(zhǎng)嗎?或者您曾經(jīng)救助過一只可愛又聰明，它以前在外面度過很多時(shí)光的老年貓咪嗎?

Teaching a kitten to use the litter box or training an older cat to pee in the box when they are used to doing their business outside can be a challenge. Still, it’s a necessary thing for a cat to know!?

教小貓或訓(xùn)練一只老年貓貓使用貓砂盆，但是它們習(xí)慣于在別的地方搞事情的時(shí)候，這種教學(xué)或者訓(xùn)練可能對(duì)于您來說是一個(gè)挑戰(zhàn)。盡管如此，這對(duì)貓貓來說還是非常有必要的!

Your cat is highly trainable when it comes to many tasks and tricks, including learning to go potty. We’ve got 3 tried and true methods for teaching your furry feline to do their business in a litter box. This is important to know for cats who stay inside and for cats who may be left on their own a day or two while a pet parent is away.

當(dāng)涉及到許多任務(wù)和技巧時(shí)，很多貓貓都是高度可訓(xùn)練的，包括學(xué)習(xí)如廁。我們有三種行之有效的方法，教會(huì)您的毛茸茸的貓貓?jiān)谪埳芭枥镒鏊鼈冊(cè)撟龅氖虑椤＿@一點(diǎn)對(duì)于那些待在室內(nèi)的貓貓和那些在寵物家長(zhǎng)出門的時(shí)候可能被單獨(dú)留下一兩天的貓貓來說是很重要的。

Defining Tasks?

定義任務(wù)

Be ready to direct your cat to the litter box when you see signals that it is potty time. What are the signs? Making their way to a corner or quiet spot, sniffing at the ground, and meowing indicates that a cat needs to potty.

當(dāng)您看到貓貓準(zhǔn)備如廁的“信號(hào)”時(shí)，就得準(zhǔn)備好引導(dǎo)您的貓貓去貓砂盆了。有什么“信號(hào)”呢?比如，走到一個(gè)角落或安靜的地方，不停地嗅著地面，喵喵叫，這些可能表明貓貓準(zhǔn)備要上廁所了。

Make the litter box accessible, and don’t add confusion to the mix by setting up the litter area by a large potted plant containing enticing dirt! If you do so, you may find the plant is your cat’s preferred spot. If behind the plant is the only option, place foil or large rocks over the dirt to remove access to the plant.?

讓貓砂盆隨時(shí)可以讓貓貓能夠找到，不建議在一個(gè)大的盆栽植物旁放置貓砂盆，植物土盆里面有著“誘貓”的泥土，這樣貓貓會(huì)弄得很糟糕。如果您還是傾向于這么做的話，您可能會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)植物盆栽的盆里是您的貓貓喜歡的如廁之處。如果不得不在植物盆栽后面放置貓砂盆，那么可以在泥土上放置鋁箔或大的石頭塊，以防止貓貓進(jìn)入植物盆里排泄和刨土。

Place the litter box in a quiet area. Felines are finicky when it comes to going potty. They like privacy—and they insist the litter box be pristine. Keep these pointers in mind, and you’ll have won half the potty training battle!

建議把貓砂盆放在安靜的地方。貓對(duì)于上廁所很挑剔。它們喜歡比較隱私的地方——而且它們很堅(jiān)持地需要貓砂盆是干凈的。記住以上這些提示，您就掌握了如廁訓(xùn)練成功的一半了!

Getting Started?

開始吧！

Often, potty training a kitten is pretty straightforward. Kittens (and cats) like to dig, and you are providing the perfect outlet for that. Older cats who have lived outside can be trained easily, too. Consistency and being aware of what cats prefer when it comes to litter will help you make potty training successful.

通常來說，訓(xùn)練小貓如廁很簡(jiǎn)單。小貓(和成年貓貓)喜歡挖洞，而你需要提供這么一個(gè)完美的“解決方案”。在戶外生活過的老年貓貓也很容易訓(xùn)練。對(duì)于貓砂盆，需要堅(jiān)持并能夠意識(shí)到貓貓到底喜歡什么和不喜歡什么，這些都將有助于您訓(xùn)練貓貓如廁成功。

譯者：不是買一個(gè)您自己喜歡的貓砂盆和貓砂就完事兒了，而且需要根據(jù)貓貓的年齡和身體情況及時(shí)調(diào)整。多嘗試總是沒錯(cuò)的。如果不想在這上面浪費(fèi)錢錢，那么一些意外排泄的情況就可能會(huì)發(fā)生，您也許會(huì)責(zé)怪貓貓不按您的喜好如廁，但是實(shí)際上是貓貓不喜歡這樣的如廁設(shè)定。所以，需要多做嘗試。

Buy a litter box that is short on the sides and easy to climb into. You can always buy a litter box with high sides once your kitty gets the idea (or grows from a tiny kitten into a lovable large cat).

買一個(gè)側(cè)面較短且容易爬進(jìn)去的貓砂盆。一旦您的貓咪有了想要爬高高的想法，從一只小貓貓成長(zhǎng)為一只可愛的大貓貓，您也可以選擇買一個(gè)高一些的貓砂盆。

The Litter Box Options Method?

貓砂盆的選擇貼士

1?The perfect box 完美的貓砂盆

Whether you are training a young kitten or an older cat, the litter box needs to be appealing. Put 2 litter boxes in separate areas. For a cat that used to go outside, place one of the litter boxes near the door. The other litter box can be placed in a quieter, out of the way area that your cat has easy access to and is comfortable with.

無論您是在訓(xùn)練一只小貓貓還是一只老年貓貓，貓砂盆都需要能夠吸引到貓貓。建議在不同的地方放兩個(gè)貓砂盆。對(duì)于過去經(jīng)常出去（外出戶外）的貓貓，建議在家門附近放一個(gè)貓砂盆。其他的貓砂盆可以放在一個(gè)安靜的地方，遠(yuǎn)離你的貓容易接近的地方，以及遠(yuǎn)離舒適（休息，睡眠）的地方。

2?Open spaces 開放的空間

Make sure the litter box is appropriate. You may like a covered litter box, but in all reality, cats often don’t. A cat may feel confined and trapped, with no way of escape. Covered boxes also hold the odor inside, making the space offensive and less appealing to use. Thinking of buying an electronic self-scooping box? The noise and movement may frighten a cat.

確保貓砂盆是合適的。您可能喜歡有蓋子的貓砂盆，但實(shí)際上，貓貓通常不喜歡這樣的貓砂盆。因?yàn)樨堌埧赡軙?huì)覺得被困住了，無處可逃。雖然有蓋的貓砂盆留住了氣味，但是這些氣味也使得這個(gè)狹小的空間具有攻擊性，不太吸引貓貓使用。想買一個(gè)電動(dòng)貓砂盆嗎?這種類型的機(jī)器，有一些聲音和運(yùn)轉(zhuǎn)聲響可能會(huì)嚇到貓貓（而不太適合）。

3?The right litter type?

正確的貓砂類型

The litter you place in the box can make a difference as well. If you are training an outdoor cat, mixing a little dirt in with the litter and slowly phasing the dirt out of the box as the cat becomes trained often works. Don’t use scented litter to train a cat; their sensitive noses may be turned off by the perfume.

您放在貓砂盆的貓砂也是會(huì)產(chǎn)生影響的。如果您正在訓(xùn)練一只戶外的貓貓，建議在貓砂里混合一些泥土，然后慢慢地逐漸地把泥土的比例降低，最后完全去掉，那么貓貓訓(xùn)練如廁的時(shí)候，這種方法通常是有效的。不要用有香味的貓砂來訓(xùn)練貓貓；它們敏感的嗅覺可能被香味沖昏了頭腦（人類的嗅覺味道感官，對(duì)于貓貓來說過于濃烈，容易惡心，嘔吐和遠(yuǎn)離）。

4 Clean and accessible 清潔和容易夠得到

Choose two types of litter and put each one in a separate box. Your kitty will let you know which one they prefer by using it. Remember, keep the litter clean and easy to access. Don’t place the box high, making a kitten or older cat needing to jump into it.

選擇兩種類型的貓砂，把它們分別放在一個(gè)單獨(dú)的貓砂盆里。（也就是一個(gè)貓砂盆放一種貓砂）。您的貓咪會(huì)用它的行動(dòng)來告訴您，它們更喜歡哪一種類型的貓砂。要記住，要保持貓砂干凈，便于它們隨時(shí)可以干凈地如廁。不要把貓砂盆放得很高，這會(huì)讓小貓貓或老貓攀爬才進(jìn)得去（增加了如廁的困難）。

The Schedule and Show Method?

計(jì)劃和展示方法

1?Show and tell 展示和告知

Show your cat the litter boxes, and feel free to pick your cat up to place them near the box now and then. When you bring your cat home for the first time, have the litter boxes already set up. Let your new kitty know where the boxes are immediately upon arrival home and give them reminders throughout the day.

向您的貓貓展示貓砂盆的所在，并隨意地把您的貓貓抱起來放在貓砂盆附近。當(dāng)您第一次把貓貓帶回家之前，應(yīng)該把貓砂盆準(zhǔn)備好。讓您的新貓咪一到家就知道貓砂盆在哪里，并時(shí)不時(shí)提醒它們貓砂盆的所在位置。

2?When to go 什么時(shí)候進(jìn)行

Put a schedule in place. When your cat first wakes in the morning, after meals, after playtime, and when waking from a nap are good times to try.

制定一個(gè)時(shí)間規(guī)劃表。當(dāng)您的貓貓?jiān)缟系谝淮涡褋淼臅r(shí)候，飯后，游戲時(shí)間之后，以及從午睡中醒來的時(shí)候都是值得嘗試的很好的時(shí)間點(diǎn)。

?3 Scents make sense 氣味是有意義的

Yes, cats do like a pristine litter box and it should be scooped every day. But when in training mode, leave some urine and feces in the box to draw your cat to the scent. If you see your cat sniffing or heading to a corner, place them in the litter box.

是的，貓貓確實(shí)喜歡干凈的貓砂盆，而且每天都應(yīng)該鏟一鏟。但是在訓(xùn)練時(shí)，在貓砂盆里留下一些尿液和糞便，留下一些吸引您的貓貓的氣味。如果您看到貓貓?jiān)谛崧劵蜃呦蚰硞€(gè)角落，把貓貓放到貓砂盒里。

?4 Reward success 獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)成功

Reward your cat’s successes with a treat or playtime. As soon as they pee, praise them, and offer them a tasty cat treat. Playtime as a reward is good as well. After your cat uses the litter box, take them to another room, and engage in play with their favorite toy.

用零食或玩耍來獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)您的貓貓的如廁成功。一旦它們?nèi)瞿蚪Y(jié)束，就可以表?yè)P(yáng)它們，并給它們提供美味的貓貓零食。游戲時(shí)間作為獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)也是不錯(cuò)的。在您的貓貓用完貓砂盆后，把它們帶到另一個(gè)地方，讓它們玩最喜歡的玩具。

Remind your kitty 提醒您的小貓貓

Show your cat the litter box periodically throughout the day. Ensure your kitty has plenty of fresh water and food in a location away from the litter box.

每天定期給您的貓貓看貓砂盆。確保您的貓咪在一個(gè)遠(yuǎn)離貓砂盆的地方，有足夠的淡水和食物。

1 Vet check up 獸醫(yī)檢查

If your rescue cat or new kitten is not picking up the use of the litter box or is consistently having accidents throughout the house, a visit to the veterinarian may be in order. An underlying illness like a bladder infection can cause a cat to eliminate in places they normally would not.

如果您救助的貓貓或新生的小貓不學(xué)會(huì)使用貓砂盆，或者總是在家里發(fā)生意外排泄事件，那么您可能需要要帶它去看獸醫(yī)了。像膀胱感染這樣的潛在疾病會(huì)導(dǎo)致貓貓不會(huì)像在正常情況下去該去的地方排泄。

?2 Peace and privacy?溫和和隱私

Remove stressors so that your kitty can relax when going potty. Is there a dog hovering nearby? Are there noises from the kitchen like banging pans and clanging dishes that may startle your cat when in the litter box? Ensure a private and quiet spot.

消除壓力/應(yīng)激源，這樣您的貓咪在上廁所時(shí)就能放松下來。要看看有狗狗在附近徘徊嗎?當(dāng)您的貓貓?jiān)谪埳芭枥锏臅r(shí)候，廚房里是否有像鍋碗瓢盆咣咣鐺鐺的聲音，會(huì)不會(huì)嚇到您的貓貓?盡可能確保有一個(gè)對(duì)于貓貓來說是隱私和安靜的地方。

?3 Spay or neuter 絕育

Is your cat displaying behavior that suggests they need to be neutered or spayed? Cats will sometimes spray urine in the house as a way to mark the space as their territory. Discuss with your vet if getting your cat neutered or spayed is appropriate age-wise.

您的貓貓是否表現(xiàn)出需要被絕育的行為?比如，一些貓貓有時(shí)會(huì)在房子里亂排泄尿液，用來作為一種標(biāo)記它們領(lǐng)地的方式。這些需要和您的獸醫(yī)討論一下，給您的貓貓做絕育手術(shù)，看看是不是適合貓貓?jiān)摻^育的年齡階段。

4 Enzymatic cleaners 酶清潔劑

Use an enzymatic cleaner to wipe up accidents. This product can be bought at the pet supply store. It is the only way to completely remove the scent of urine and feces. You may not sense the odor, but your cat’s keen nose does!

用含酶的清潔劑來擦拭意外排泄的地方。這種產(chǎn)品可以在寵物用品商店買到。這是唯一能徹底去除尿液和糞便氣味的方法。要注意的是，其他清潔劑清潔后，您可能感覺不到這些氣味了，但您的貓貓的敏銳的鼻子仍然可以聞到 !

5 No punishment 不要懲罰

Don’t punish your feline for peeing outside of the litter box. This may stress your cat and cause the training efforts to regress.

不要因?yàn)樨堌堅(jiān)谪埳芭柰馊瞿蚨鴳土P它。這可能會(huì)給您的貓貓帶來壓力/應(yīng)激，導(dǎo)致訓(xùn)練努力的結(jié)果倒退。

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