Hey Cat-Savvy Du'ers -- For the Love of a Cat named Nikita -- a continuation (Part 3) UPDATE

[BrotherIvan]

43. Great question

The kids may not be litter trained, so be forewarned, though digging and covering a cat's droppings is very instinctual. But be prepared for accidents or odd behaviors at first, especially if mom's not there to show them, or if she doesn't know herself. Hopefully there is no bed in there and at the very least no important bedding as they may choose that instead at first.

I highly recommend Cat Attract litter for many reasons. It may seem like it's more expensive than the store brands, but it really saves money. It clumps hard and really traps in the odors. Plus there is very little dust which can be very irritating to the respiratory system. And the perfumes they put on the store stuff are just awful. You always want scoopable litter to be as deep as possible, because you don't want urine to get to the bottom, so three inches or more depending on your box. Scoop a few times a day and keep it in either a sealed bin or throw it out (some people flush it but I've never tried it). Amazon has a great price and they deliver right to your door since it's heavy. We save over 50% over what we used to spend on litter and there is NO smell. It's so worth it.

http://www.amazon.com/Precious-Cat-Attract-Problem-Training/dp/B000PKY7YA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373931063&sr=8-2&keywords=cat+attract+litter

A cat will not use a dirty or smelly litterbox and while they do like privacy, some cats don't like the covers as it traps in smells. Because the kids are so small, you could be ok with just one, especially if it's cleaned regularly. They may kick litter out and that's natural as some like to play in the dirt more than others. A mat or a utility carpet underneath can save a lot of headache.

Start by putting each one in and scratching it with their paw (if they'll let you). If you catch one scratching around or in the act of doing something on the carpet, put him or her right in the box. Some people put a little feces in there for a little while to start so the cat knows this is where it goes. But once they put two and two together, it will be no problem.

Good luck and feel free to ask any questions you like. It all must seem like we're making it so difficult, but cats are incredibly easy once you figure out what they want