fresh4life Training Formula Clumping Cat Litter is specifically designed for kittens and older cats that need to be trained or re-trained to use the litter box.


fresh4life Training Formula Clumping Cat Litter has a 100% natural mix of appealing herbal attractants in soft granules. This ideal combination draws your kitty to the litter box and is gentle on her paws. It also offers maximum clumping action, low-tracking and 99% dust-free features in a premium clumping litter.

Coaxing Kitty with Herbal Attractants

Your kitten may come to you litter trained or still be in the learning stage. Either way, he or she will need to adjust to litter training in your home. Kittens will naturally want to dig and bury their waste but you need to teach them to consistently use a designated litter box or boxes.


Generally, perfumed, cedar-based and many “adult” litters are not recommended for kittens, as the scent, or in some cases the texture, may turn them off. fresh4life Training Formula Clumping Cat Litter is specially formulated so that the scent is no longer a deterrant, but is in fact an attractant! Even if your kitten arrives trained and accustomed to using another type of litter, you can gradually transition him to fresh4life litter.


Start by offering kitty an accessible litter box – or possibly a different box on every level of your home. As kittens lack the bladder control of mature cats, they need convenient access to a litter box. A small box, with shallow sides that are low enough for kitty to climb in and out, is ideal. Place your kitten in the litter box after he has eaten, as well as first thing in the morning or after waking up from a long nap.


Some people find it helpful to rake their fingers through the fresh litter to show their kitten what to do but don’t try to pressure her by vigorously moving her paws through it. Do not scold or punish your kitten when she has an accident outside her box. Instead, clean it up with a paper towel. Then put the soiled towel in the litter box and gently place kitty in the box.


Give your kitten privacy and generously praise him when he uses his litter box. Most importantly, discard clumped litter and solid waste daily. Completely change litter and clean the box or replace the liner regularly.

Unfortunately, litter box rejection is an all-too-common feline problem and it creates what is known as a “problem cat.” Your cat may opt not to use the litter box for one or a combination of these reasons:

• Medical ailments
• Behavioral challenges
• Territorial marking (particularly in multiple cat homes)

Your first step is to rule out medical concerns by taking your cat to the veterinarian. The vet will determine if a physical ailment, such as a urinary tract infection, is affecting your cat’s personal care and if so, will recommend and monitor treatment for it. When your cat recovers, he may bounce right back to using his box or may need a gentle nudge to get back on the litter training track.


Behavioral challenges often start with a bad litter box experience, such as an illness, nasty smell, painful texture, stifling environment, scary noise or bullying from another cat or pet, while using the box. Alternatively, your cat’s training problem could be due to stress from a recent move, new baby or other abrupt change in her life.

Getting the Problem Cat Back on Track

Figure out “what” bad experience is bothering your cat by assessing the size, type and location of his litter box, as well as the type of litter you are using.


Make sure the litter box is low enough for your cat to climb into it and spacious enough for her not to feel confined. Litter problems may also trigger the need to re-think use of a “hooded” box, which is convenient for owners but can be unpleasant for some cats, when compared to an open box.


Select fresh4life Training Formula Clumping Cat Litter, which offers a compelling herbal scent that is powerful enough to draw problem cats back to the litter box. Combine this compelling litter with diligent care: Scoop and discard clumped litter daily and completely change litter, thoroughly cleaning the box or replacing the liner, about once a week. Most cats will not use a dirty litter box, so ensure you scoop it daily and clean it on a regular basis.


Litter boxes should be located away from your cat’s dining area and in quiet, comfortable and private places that are easy for him to access but out of the family dog’s range. Make sure the litter box is not in a noisy, high traffic or bright area, such as near an appliance/furnace or in a child’s playroom.


Check and possibly make changes to address your cat’s concerns, then reintroduce her to the litter box and retrace litter training steps if need be. If your cat continues to relieve herself in the same “outside of the box” location, move her food there or try covering the spot with a piece of furniture, plastic door mat or tin foil. If this still doesn’t work, move your cat’s litter box to this spot for about one-and-a-half to two weeks. Then gradually move the box, by an inch or two each day, to where it should be.


If stress is hindering your cat, give him extra affection and attention. Play with him for at least 15 minutes each day and try to minimize his conflicts with other pets in your home. Likewise, make sure you clean accident sites as soon as possible.


In extreme problem cases, you may need to confine your cat to a room that she has not soiled in and give her a litter box filled with fresh4life Training Formula Clumping Cat Litter, as well as food, water, toys and a scratching post. After a few weeks to a month, slowly expand her area to include more rooms.


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