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Kittens pooping everywhere? Train them affordably without a litter box.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 14 days old

My kittens keep on pooping everywhere in the house.. I dont have money to buy them a litter box how should i train them where to poop exactly??and i dont know ifmy parents would let me chack them into a vet..

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Jeffrey Milner

Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on January 15th, 2018

If you don't have money to purchase several litter boxes, you can use things like lasagna pans or even like small, shallow cardboard boxes that cans of cat food come in. Either of these are suitable containers for holding cat litter. The best way to train cats to use the litter box is to confine them to smaller areas with litter boxes until they are using them with regularity. Once they are, consider expanding the area of freedom slowly day by day until you are confident in their ability to go to the bathroom in the appropriate location.
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  • Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on May 14th, 2019

    Kittens will readily use the box if it is accessible. You can sprinkle in a litter box attractant to further entice him.
    If he has an accident outside the box, you can place the stool in the box and/or use a tissue to soak up urine and place that in the box. This will show him where he needs to go. Be patient and be consistent.

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