Why do kittens always eat cat litter? How to correct cats eating cat litter

Cat litter is one of the must-have items for almost every cat owner, but many people have encountered the situation that kittens eat cat litter when using it for cats. So why do kittens always eat cat litter? How to correct cats eating cat litter? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help everyone.

Why do kittens always eat cat litter?

Kittens eat cat litter mainly out of curiosity. They want to pick it up and chew it no matter what it is. Cat litter itself has no smell. In addition, kittens have just developed teeth and have the need to chew things, so they will occasionally chew cat litter.

Many times, kittens eat cat litter just to play with it. For example, when they see some cat litter, tofu cat litter and crystal cat litter on the ground, they will push it with their claws, and then bite it, but they may not swallow it every time.

How to correct a cat eating cat litter

1. Replace it with the most common, odorless bentonite cat litter, because tofu cat litter and the like have some smell that will make it want to eat it.

2. Every time you see them, you should give them an appropriate lesson, such as patting their paws, patting their heads, or spraying water on them with a watering can. After doing this many times, they will develop a conditioned reflex and will not eat anymore.

3. If you find that the kitten has eaten cat litter, observe whether it has eaten too much. You can lock it in a cage alone to see if there are any abnormal reactions. Do not feed it water or food for the time being. Observe its stool first. If the stool is fine, then everything is normal. If it has diarrhea or other conditions, it is best to take it to the pet hospital for examination.

What happens if a kitten accidentally eats cat litter?

Kittens may eat cat litter because the food is not prepared enough, they are hungry, or they may accidentally eat cat litter because they are too playful. In any case, kittens cannot eat cat litter. If a cat has diarrhea after eating cat litter, the situation is serious. The cat owner should take the cat to the hospital for examination and replace the cat litter with one that is not a big problem for accidental ingestion, such as Meow Xiang Tofu Cat Litter. If you find that the cat still eats cat litter in the future, you should stop it and educate it in time.