If you've never box trained a cat before, it could prove to be a little bit frightening. The stakes are high, after all; you don't want your cat making mistakes and not using his litter-box correctly! fortunately, there are a few quick steps you have to take to properly box train your cat. Follow these and you should be on your way to a well-trained kitty.

Step One: Get Two Litter Boxes

No matter how many cats you have, many veterinarians and pet behaviorists recommend that you've one more litter-box than cats. So if you've only one pet cat, you should have two litter boxes. Two cats require three boxes, et cetera. Having enough litter boxes should make your cat comfy and encourage regular use.

Step Two: Find The Right Spot For Each Litter Box

Cats tend to be a little shy about using the litter-box. They don't want to use it in front of everyone, or in a public place. Can you blame them? So find an out-of-the-way space for the litter-box, such as in a little used corner or inside a closet. Give your kitty his own little area, and he'll much more prone to use the box regularly.

Step Three: Get Scoopable Litter

One of the greatest inventions for cat owners in recent years is scoopable litter, also known as clumping litter. This will enable you to remove just the soiled litter, leaving behind the clean litter. Just like people, cats like to be clean. In fact, if you don't promptly remove the soiled litter, you may find that your cat will not use the box. Remove all the "clumps" of litter daily, and clean out the box once a week, and your cat should be very happy to use it regularly.

Once you've your litter boxes properly set up, simply show it to your cat, and he'll most likely know exactly what to do with it! But what if you run into some problems? If your cat start to have accidents, you'll have to do a little troubleshooting. There are a few special precautions you'll also have to take if you're box training a kitten, or a very small cat.