Some people have had success with mixing soil from outside with the kitty
litter. There is also Cat Attract Kitty Litter that some people have had
success with. Good luck

I finally convinced my parents that it would be advisable to make our
family cat an "inside cat" as they live in an area that has lots of
dogs and even a couple of cayotes.  BUT, I cannot get this 6 year old
cat to use the little box. When I train a kitten to use the box, I
know to just put in some "dirty" cat litter into a fresh box of litter
and a kitten will sort of figure it out for themselves.  But that is
not really working on this cat that is used to doing his business
outside.   It is almost as if this cat is house broken because he will
just go to the door whenever it wants to do its business.

Just so you know, I have tried just leaving the cat inside but it will
just go on the carpet and will not consider the opion of the litter
box.  I tried introducing the cat to the litter box by showing it to
him and showing how it is this nice material that would be ideal for
going in.

Are there any better techniques that I have not considered?

Thanks,
Stephen

Glad to hear the cat will be safe indoors now.  :)

I have heard first using soil, especially if it's "dirty" from where
they used to go, is helpful. Gradually mix in litter.
Also be sure the location is similar. If the cat used a small, safe
space in between things or out of the open, put the box in a small space
that is not in the open, like a closet or behind a chair by the wall. If
he used the garden in a wide-open area, put the box in the middle of the
room.

The old feral I took in managed to adjust in just two days. Never looked
back either. Keep the old guy confined in bathroom for a day or two with
box. Once he gets the picture, it should be clear sailing.

Stephen, there is a fairly new product on the market that may help your
cat.  It is an herbally enhanced (catnip?) litter that is guaranteed to
home a cat to the litterpan.

Naturally, I've suddenly forgotten the brand and name.  It is being
carried by pet suppliers and vets (not groceries).

Anyone out there remember this product?

Sharon Talbert
Friends of Campus Cats