{"product_id":"cat-toilet-training-kit","title":"Cat Toilet Training Kit - Toilet Seat Trainer with Removable Rings","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eNo litter to buy, no tray to scoop, no corner of the bathroom given over to a plastic box. For the right cat in the right household, toilet training works, and the people it works for rarely go back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is the gradual method: a moulded tray sits under your toilet seat, holds a little litter, and has concentric rings you remove one at a time over several weeks. The opening in the middle grows, your cat adjusts, and eventually the tray comes away entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you buy, please read the section below on which cats this suits. It isn't right for every cat, and knowing that beforehand saves a great deal of frustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow The Method Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove the litter tray\u003c\/strong\u003e next to the toilet and let your cat get used to it there. Then raise it gradually over a week or two until it's level with the seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit the trainer\u003c\/strong\u003e under the toilet seat and put a thin layer of flushable litter in it. Remove the old tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut out the first ring\u003c\/strong\u003e once your cat is using it reliably - not before.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork outwards\u003c\/strong\u003e, one ring at a time. Each stage needs several successful days before the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove the tray\u003c\/strong\u003e when the last ring is gone and your cat is straddling the opening confidently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpect this to take six to twelve weeks, not days.\u003c\/strong\u003e The single most common reason it fails is moving to the next ring too soon. If your cat hesitates, skips a session, or goes elsewhere, put the previous ring back and give it another week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Cats This Suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung to middle-aged adults\u003c\/strong\u003e in good health\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfident, agile cats\u003c\/strong\u003e who jump and balance easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-cat households\u003c\/strong\u003e, or two cats at most\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHomes with a spare toilet\u003c\/strong\u003e, or at least one that stays accessible day and night\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners with patience\u003c\/strong\u003e for a two- to three-month process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Cats It Doesn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeing straight with you here matters more than making a sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKittens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Too small to straddle the opening safely, and at real risk of falling in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSenior, arthritic or overweight cats.\u003c\/strong\u003e Balancing on a rim requires joint flexibility they may not have, and forcing it causes pain and avoidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCats with any history of urinary problems.\u003c\/strong\u003e See the section below - this is the important one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNervous or anxious cats.\u003c\/strong\u003e Losing the ability to dig and bury is genuinely stressful for some cats, and stress is itself a trigger for urinary disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-cat households.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cats queue badly. One toilet for four cats causes exactly the problems you'd expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHomes where the bathroom door gets closed\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the toilet lid gets left down. A cat with nowhere to go will find somewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Health Trade-Off You Should Know About\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the reason many vets are cautious about toilet training, and it deserves saying plainly rather than burying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA litter tray is the best early-warning system you have for your cat's health.\u003c\/strong\u003e Changes in urine volume, blood in urine, straining, diarrhoea, constipation - these are often the first sign of kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, cystitis or urinary crystals. Cats hide illness extremely well, and the tray is frequently the only place it shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlush that away daily and you lose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you toilet train your cat, compensate deliberately: watch them go where you can, note how often and how long they spend, and take any change in habit seriously. \u003cstrong\u003eA cat straining without producing urine is an emergency\u003c\/strong\u003e - in male cats especially, a blocked bladder can be fatal within hours. And consider more frequent vet check-ups than you'd otherwise book, since your usual early warning is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a cat with any urinary history, the sensible answer is simply not to do this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCat toilet training tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 × 42 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentric removable rings with grooved cutting guides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard toilet seats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × training tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the tray against your toilet before starting - it's designed for standard round and oval seats, and unusual shapes may not sit securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse flushable litter only\u003c\/strong\u003e during training. Clumping clay litter will block your plumbing, and that's an expensive lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the lid up and the door open\u003c\/strong\u003e, permanently. Everyone in the house needs to be on board, including guests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the old tray available\u003c\/strong\u003e until training is genuinely complete. A cat who can't get to the toilet and has no alternative will choose a carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlush after they go.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cats avoid a dirty toilet as readily as a dirty tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe ready to stop.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your cat is distressed, avoiding the bathroom, or having accidents elsewhere, go back to a litter tray. Not every cat takes to this, and pushing on makes things worse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the tray after each use during training and wash it properly every day or two with warm water and unscented soap. Avoid bleach and strongly scented cleaners - both put cats off, and ammonia-based products smell like urine to a cat, which sends the wrong signal entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSix to twelve weeks for most cats who take to it at all. Rushing is the main cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my cat refuses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGo back a ring. If they refuse repeatedly at the same stage, that's your cat's answer - return to a litter tray. Plenty of cats never accept it, and there's nothing wrong with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they learn to flush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRealistically, no. Plan to flush after them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about when we're away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhoever's looking after your cat needs to know the routine, keep the lid up and the door open, and flush. If your cat will be somewhere else, they'll need a litter tray there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work for two cats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt can, though cats dislike sharing toilet facilities and one may quietly give up and go elsewhere. Watch both closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I train an older cat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBetter not to. Older cats are more likely to have joint stiffness and urinary conditions, and both make this a poor idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a litter tray still needed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKeep one until training is fully finished, and be prepared to go back to it. Trays and litter accessories are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cats\"\u003eCats collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Note On Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are measured by hand and may vary by 1–3 cm. 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