What to do if a kitten doesn't bury its poop

A kitten that doesn't bury its poop may have developed the habit due to its upbringing. It may not know that it needs to bury its poop after going to the bathroom, possibly because it was abandoned and became a stray kitten, or because its mother wasn't around from a young age. To teach a kitten how to bury its poop, the owner can demonstrate the behavior themselves. For example, after the kitten finishes using the litter box, the owner can gently hold the kitten and teach it to dig with its front paws by gently grasping its paws and showing it how to do so. Reward the kitten when it does it correctly after repeated training.

Why does a kitten suddenly stop burying its poop?

It could be due to the following reasons. First, kittens bury their poop to mask the smell and avoid revealing their location. However, when a kitten becomes familiar with its environment and determines that it is safe, it may stop burying its poop. Second, poor litter quality or a strong smell can cause the kitten to unwillingly interact with the litter. Third, insufficient litter or a too-small litter box can make it inconvenient for the kitten to bury its poop. Fourth, long-term lack of cleaning of the litter or litter box can make it dirty and smell bad, causing the clean-loving kitten to refuse to bury its poop.

Signs of insecurity in cats

There are many signs of insecurity in cats, such as liking to hide in secluded places and covering themselves completely. Or crawling into boxes, gaps, and other small spaces. Because cats are small, sleeping in a small space ensures their safety, as larger animals can't fit, and smaller animals aren't afraid. All of this provides a sense of security for them. When a cat lacks security, the owner should try to spend more time with it.

What to do if a kitten doesn't know how to bury its poop

Kittens who don't know how to bury their poop usually come from situations where they haven't grown up with their mother and have lived alone since a young age. There are two solutions for this problem. The first is to let the kitten live with another cat that knows how to bury its poop for a period of time, providing a learning environment for the kitten (provided the two cats can get along). The second solution is for the owner to teach the kitten manually. After the kitten finishes pooping, the owner should hold the kitten's paws and guide it to bury its poop, repeating the process until the kitten can do it on its own.