Getting your cat used to a litter tray flap

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Hi everyone,

Up until now, my two cats (who are 7 months old) have used an open litter tray. However, I’ve just bought them a new, larger one with a flap that I’d really like to keep (it’s much better for the smells!).

To start with, I removed the flap to let them get used to the new tray, but I’ve just put it back on. My female cat figured out how the flap works straight away, but the male (who’s a bit more of a scaredy-cat) hasn't, so he's started doing his business next to the tray instead...

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get him used to the flap??

I’ve already tried going with him when he heads to his tray to try and open the flap for him, but because he’s so timid, he won’t go in. I’ve also tried putting him in there (forcing it a little) and giving him a treat when he comes out on his own, but nothing seems to be working...

PS: The flap is transparent, so he isn't stuck in the dark when he’s inside.

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    You can already get scented litter; when I had cats they all used their litter trays and I never had any odours in the house!!!
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    Mamie-Persan
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    Théo never got used to the door, so I had to take it off. No problems now!

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    Coco33150
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    I can really picture Chipie right next to Flemming!!! such a mini fluffball!!!

    Also, no problems with the litter tray flaps either!!!

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    P'titefleur
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    lol........ when he gets in a box...... he fills the whole thing up..... lmao
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    Coco33150
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    Especially with a Maine Coon that’s over a metre long.
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    P'titefleur
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    I started using storage boxes because when I was in Africa... hooded litter trays and the like... you couldn't really find them... lol And since being back in France... I've just carried on... Plus, for the price, there's absolutely no contest...
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    Coco33150
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    Storage boxes are a brilliant idea, why didn't I think of that!!!

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    P'titefleur
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    Yes... I’ve got two Norwegians with an XL litter tray... it’s really good... for cats that actually use it... lol... and it’s also very handy to clean because a large part of the front flips up. But, just my luck... none of my cats will go near it...
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    No worries on that front, the new litter tray I bought is an XL (theoretically for large cats), so they’ve got plenty of room in there! ^^
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    P'titefleur
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    Yeah, when there aren't any doors on the cat loos... the height where the cat gets in and out isn't very high at all... that's why I opted for storage boxes instead...
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