Cat lining for cats

Domestic cats from early childhood accustomed to the tray. This way of organizing the toilet is not always convenient, since you have to regularly monitor the cleanliness of the tray, as well as constantly spend money on filler. Since cats have a fairly high intelligence, they can be trained to relieve themselves directly in the toilet. To make the training more effective, it is recommended to use special lining on the toilet for cats.

Cat lining for the toilet is usually a system that allows you to teach your pet to go to the toilet. Most often, such a complex includes several trays of different sizes, which are attached to each other from larger to smaller.

The most common model looks like several trays of a slightly unusual shape that are installed on the toilet. The upper structure completely imitates the usual tray, where the filler is also filled up. The lower structures already have holes in the center, which vary in diameter. There are both simplified models and more complicated complexes for training.

Before proceeding with the analysis of the pros and cons of the toilet nozzle, it is necessary to note all the advantages and disadvantages of teaching cats to the toilet. First of all, the advantages include:

• increase in free space in an apartment that was previously occupied by a tray;
• reduction in filler costs;
• saving time and effort cleaning the cat tray.

As for the disadvantages of training pets for the toilet, it is paramount to highlight the potential danger. Even the most dexterous cat can slip by jumping onto a toilet seat or by pressing the drain button. In addition, a similar way to cope is not suitable for all cats due to age restrictions or health conditions.

Among the advantages of lining on the toilet should be highlighted ease of use. In addition, the use of nozzles is the most effective way to teach cats to toilet. As for the shortcomings, they also include the risk of injury.

During the period of accustoming the cat to the toilet, special devices create some inconvenience.

1. It is necessary to ensure that the pet has access to the toilet all the time: the door to the bathroom should be constantly open and the toilet seat raised. Also, the owner of the animal will have to whenever you need to use the toilet, remove and install the pad again.
2. Pads need the same regular care as trays. Otherwise, an unpleasant odor will appear, and the risk of the spread of bacteria will also increase. However, such inconvenience is only temporary.

In pet stores you can find several varieties of toilet nozzles for cats. All of them differ from each other in size, material of manufacture and the structure itself.

• Disposable pads are a thin plastic insert with a small hole in the center. The product has marks on which it will be necessary to make an incision, thereby increasing the central hole.
• Designs in the form of removable rings. This type of nozzle is similar to disposable options, only in this case, you do not need to cut holes. This model is more convenient to use, since if necessary, you can reinsert the design with a smaller hole.
• The system of fastened trays, which is not particularly different in principle of use from removable rings. The main difference is only in the form of the design. Also in the trays you can fill the filler.

Most often, they are made from old trays, cutting them to the size of the hole in the toilet and attaching fasteners.

When choosing a lining, it is important to pay attention not only to its quality. It is also necessary to consider the size of the toilet bowl and the dimensions of the animal. For a large cat, it is better to purchase a denser and more durable product - the plastic should be quite thick.

In different models of pads, hole sizes can vary greatly.

The depth at which the nozzle will be placed in the toilet hole may also vary depending on the model. It should be borne in mind that from a shallow pad, a pet is more likely to accidentally scoop out part of the filler during instillation on the floor.

It is equally important to evaluate the quality of the product. Toxic materials can cause an allergic reaction in your pet.. If the plastic has a sharp unpleasant odor, then it will only repel the pet.

Too thin or brittle plastic can cause the cat to fall into the toilet. In the best case, the animal will experience stress and refuse to learn further, in the worst case it will be injured. It should be borne in mind that the high cost of the lining does not always indicate its quality - quite often the price is due to the brand.

Before starting training, you need to remember that not all domestic cats are equally quickly accustomed to the toilet with the lining. And the point here is far from the poor efficiency of the method, but the nature of the animal and its physiological characteristics. Some individuals may not be able to learn at all for a number of reasons. In any case, it is recommended to be patient, as the whole process can drag on for several weeks or months.

To prepare your pet for the main stage of training, First, it is recommended to transfer its tray to the bathroom (if it was originally in another room) and put it near the toilet.

The filler must be used the same, to which the animal is already accustomed. When the pet gets used to relieve the need in a new place, it will be possible to take the following steps in training. Now you need to gradually raise the tray up. As a stand, you can use old magazines, books, boxes.

Height should be increased gradually. You also need to take care so that the whole structure is stable. When the tray reaches the height of the toilet seat mark, you can proceed to install the lining.

After the lining on the toilet is attached, fresh filler is poured into it, to which a little old composition from the tray is added. To attract the attention of the animal, catnip is placed in the nozzle or a little tincture of valerian is dripped.

It will take several days for the pet to get used to the makeshift toilet tray. When the animal goes to the toilet without any problems, you need to make a hole in it with a small diameter or remove the top plate.

Gradually, the hole must be enlarged. Over time, they cease to fill the filler, and when the cat gets used to going to the toilet through the nozzle with the largest gap, it is completely removed. As for washing off after oneself, the training in this process is carried out at the request of the owner. During the period of training the cat to the toilet, it is desirable to control this process as much as possible so that it is possible to prevent a traumatic situation in the event of its occurrence.

If the pet learns to use the toilet button, then the owner does not have to rinse the animal every time. However, many cats perceive this process as a game and enjoy watching how the water flows. Therefore, they can often use the button for other purposes.

No matter how high quality the acquired toilet lining is, there are certain limitations in its use. First of all, they are connected with the fact that not all cats can be accustomed to the toilet:

• do not disturb pregnant animals once again;
• It is not recommended to train kittens that are less than three months old;
• also do not disturb animals in the postoperative period, as well as cats with injuries of the paws;
• a special group also includes cats with diseases of the urinary system and intestines.

A review of the cat's one-time toilet lining awaits you in the video below.