--- product_id: 771739 title: "CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit (One Pack)" brand: "citikitty" price: "Β£6.23" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/771739-citikitty-cat-toilet-training-kit-one-pack store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Proven method used by 1M+ cats Universal fit for all toilets Eco-friendly recycled materials CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit (One Pack) **Brand:** citikitty **Price:** Β£6.23 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚽 Elevate your cat’s routine β€” ditch the litter, join the toilet training revolution! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit (One Pack) by citikitty - **How much does it cost?** Β£6.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/771739-citikitty-cat-toilet-training-kit-one-pack) ## Best For - citikitty enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted citikitty brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Trusted Legacy Brand:** Nearly 20 years of global cat training expertise ensures reliability and support. - β€’ **Eco-Chic & Cost-Savvy:** Save thousands on litter while embracing sustainable, recycled materials. - β€’ **Stepwise Success System:** Graduated insert rings guide your cat patiently from litter to toilet mastery. - β€’ **Vet & Celebrity Approved:** Endorsed by experts and influencers for trusted, effective training. - β€’ **Seamless Toilet Transition:** Patented training seat adapts to any toilet style, making litter boxes obsolete. ## Overview The CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit is a patented, one-size-fits-all system designed to transition cats from litter boxes to toilet use. Made in the USA with recycled materials, it features a stepwise insert system proven effective for over a million cats. Endorsed by veterinarians and behaviorists, this eco-friendly kit saves money and eliminates litter mess, backed by nearly two decades of trusted expertise. ## Description Cat Toilet Training Kit Review: I heart having no cat box - Here is a detailed review of the process so far. I will edit it again when the conversion process is done. Here's a little background info. Nyan was 16 weeks when we started this. He was using a traditional litter box with no issue. He is at home alone all day and has full run of the house. Whenever we make a change we close off access to all rooms except the common areas to that there is less chance of him making a mistake in one of those rooms. About the product: On first inspection...the plastic tray seemed cheap and I thought my cat would freak out because it was a bit wobbly. But it did it's job no problem. Besides, it is just going to get cut up, washed and recycled, so it didn't need to be super heavy duty plastic. The wobbliness really does help the cat get used to balancing on the edge. Week 1 - Sunday, Litter box in the same room with the City Kitty tray in place...with litter. About Day three (Tuesday) I placed him on top of the toilet in the tray and guided his paw through the litter, so he knew it was there. On Thursday morning, I removed the litter box altogether. Goodbye you stinky, gross thing. Kitty was doing his business in the tray. He got into a routine. I'd come to check the tray for waste, he'd hop up there do his thing when he was done. I'd clean it up and I'd give him a treat. Thursday evening, I removed the smallest insert. The cat didn't even notice. We stayed like that for 2 more days. Week 2 - Sunday, I removed the second insert. No big deal. Kitty used it just like a regular litter box. He was a little unhappy with the small amount of litter, but by Monday evening he didn't care. At this point he only does his business when I'm downstairs, cause he knows he's going to get a treat. :) Week 3 - Removing the third insert Sunday evening. We stayed at this phase for 2 weeks. Kitty was very interested in what was in the hole and put his paw down in the water a few times. No mistakes. The hole was big enough to put the clumps and poo down so I made sure to let him see me do that and then flushed the toilet. Mind you he's just in the room when I do this. Not on the toilet. However, he started hopping up there and watching. Week 5 - Removing the 4th insert, caused a bit of confusion. The hole was big enough for him to put his head down in there. Which he did. He also got his tail wet a few times. During the 6th week, we went away for a 5 days and my roommate was in charge of flushing and filling the litter tray. Kitty decided he would rebel and poo'd in the trash can and once on the floor. Mind you. This was only poo. He has been peeing directly in the toilet successfully with no issue since the first day we removed the 3rd insert and the whole time we were gone. When we came home. I went and checked the toilet to see if I needed to fill litter or flush. I put some litter in and he hoped up on the toilet an started doing his business in the toilet. So I think the mistakes were caused by the change in our routine. So, I'd advise users to only start the process if you're able to keep a good routine. Note, he was not punished when he made a mistake. The roommate just made sure that kitty saw him pick up the poo, stick it in the toilet and flush. Flushing has become a really exciting time for kitty. he loves to watch the water and stuff go down. We stayed on this stage for another week for a total of 3 to make sure he was okay with it. I think letting them see the poo and clumps go down in the hole and hearing the small splash helps them understand that it is "normal" and good when this happens. Week 8 - 5th insert out. We now have only about an inch round ring of litter left. Kitty cried and scratched at the small amount of litter in the tray and he held his waste in for longer than usual. However, I put him up there and guided his paw in the small ring of litter, like I did in the beginning and he finally went directly in the toilet. Of course he comes over begging for a treat right after. I'm going to leave it on this stage for about 4 weeks. I think this is the hardest step for him, but he's getting there. Also, I moved more quickly through the first couple of stages because Nyan really didn't seem phased. When we got to the last three inserts, I've given him more time to adjust, because I started to notice he was a little more hesitant. Don't rush your cat. Follow the directions included if you think your cat is not adjusting as well. This process requires patience. Which I had to learn during this time. Word to the hyper clean people. Like me :). This is a messy process. Litter will get everywhere. I kept a small dustpan and broom nearby to sweep up the mess. If there is litter on the floor the kitty may get confused and think he is supposed to go where the litter is. So...clean it up daily...at least. That being said. It's so worth it. I'm a cat person but I cannot stand that "cat-in-the-house" smell. I've hosted two small get togethers since I started this process, people can't believe I have a cat. Unless he's gone to the toilet while they were there, they don't smell any "cat smell". Note: You will smell the poo right after the kitty goes, because the small amount of litter doesn't really provide the cat with the ability to cover it up well. So before the cat starts going in the hole...you will smell poo until you scoop the poo off the tray into the hole. My cat is on a high protein diet and Phew! It stinks during the phases where he's not going directly into the water, but as soon as it's flushed the smell is gone. Okay that's the update for now. Like I said, I'll update in about 4 weeks. I can't believe I wrote so much about something related to cat poo, but I can't say enough good things about this product. EDIT: It's been longer than 4 weeks. My cat seems stuck at this spot, if I take out the last ring he seems to have an issue with standing on the edge of the seat. Despite standing on it with no problem when the ring is there. I'll try again in a month or so. That being said. I still stand by this product. I still have no litter box. Just one toilet that is a little less convenient to use. EDIT: 3/22/2013 Kitty is using just the toilet now. It took a bunch of patience, but it's been so worth it.He will indiscriminately use any toilet for peeing, but he only poos in the toilet we trained him on. Review: Counting down the days toward SUCCESS!! - I purchased CitiKitty to toilet train my 1.5 year old, large breed, 17lb. Ragdoll cat named Griffin. I am beginning this review August 31, 2012 when my cat is over 3 weeks into toilet training and will complete my review when we have fully completed the training program. Before purchasing this training system, I read a lot of reviews and looked into other toilet training methods for my cat, but this one appeared to be the best, and so far, so good! Like other reviews, I was concerned that the somewhat flimsy plastic training system may not be suitable for my 17 lb. baby, but it worked and I decided to add "strength" by leaving the extra insert in for 1.5 weeks (more about that below). PRELIMINARY HELPS Even if you are uncertain whether or not you will use Citikitty or another toilet training system, I recommend you go ahead and purchase flushable litter and move your cat's litter pan next to the toilet. That way, when you are ready to begin toilet training, this is one step you can eliminate. Sometimes it takes time for cats to adjust to new litter and being next to the toilet! Begin by first mixing the flushable litter with the litter your using to get the cat used to it. Thankfully I've always used flushable litter and had my cat's litter pan right next to the toilet for easy flushing. So transitioning to the toilet seat wasn't as big of a deal. For those interested. I found SWheat litter to be a great flushable litter choice. Before you purchase a training system, you may also begin progressing to toilet training by gradually raising the height of the litter pan. Raising the litter pan height gets the cat used to having to "jump up" to go to the bathroom. Please make sure the litter pan is sturdy while raised. I used old encyclopedias to make it very level. You can raise it to the height of the toilet, but I honestly just raised it about half-way up beside the toilet. That way when my cat jumped into the litter box he could look over and see inside the toilet. TIME TO START WEEK 1--Transitioning cat to the toilet. Since my cat was large, I decided to add strength to the plastic training system by leaving the plastic training insert, creating a double layer of plastic support. The Citikitty system recommends that you remove the plastic insert and place it only if your cat regresses or needs to go back a step in the training process. However, I decided to leave it in and I think that was a wise decision. I wanted my cat to feel comfortable and more assure of the support. So week one is basically a small plastic litter pan sitting on the toilet with no holes punched. The goal is to get the kitty to actually use this pan. PATIENCE, LOVE, & REWARDS ARE THE KEY AT THIS STAGE. It took 28 hours before my cat used the litter pan on the toilet. During those 28 hours he meowed excessively and wanted to be held and kept coming to me. I probably picked him up 30 times that day and loved on him; I would then immediately place him on the toilet in the litter pan. Sometimes he would play in the litter, sometimes he would run from it. I kept reinforcing my love and kept showing him the litter pan. He didn't eat very well during those hours either. I wanted so bad to give in and give him his litter pan back. You must have patience with them! And if they use it, reward them with treats! :-) It took at least 4 days this first week for my cat to get more comfortable using the pan. He would at times hold his business longer just to avoid having to use the pan. Since week #1 was such a slow process for getting my cat comfortable, I decided to extend week #1 by a couple of days. This is important. You know your cat the best. Do NOT progress them if they are not secure and ready; otherwise your setting this training process up for failure. I read a review once about a woman who trained her cat in 3 weeks--happy for her, but not necessarily for her cat. Toilet training goes against cat's natural instinct and very foreign to them. If you care about your cat, give them plenty of time to adjust and learn to become secure with their new potty. Don't rush it. The tendency will be to rush things because toilet training is time-consuming and messy. Trust me, litter will get on the floor! WEEK 2--Hole #1/2-1 gone. Citikitty recommends punching out hole #1 for the second week. I was concerned that hole #1 was too big; then, I realized that the plastic insert had a smaller hole that was 1/2 the size! So, I started week #2 punching out hole #1 on the main training ring, then placing the training insert that only had 1/2 hole cut. This way, we still had the added strength support with the insert and a smaller hole to start out with!! This worked great. My cat didn't seem to mind at all. He was curious and pawed at the hole and knocked litter into the toilet, but then just used the bathroom! After 3 days, I felt my cat was ready for hole #1. I then removed the trainable insert that had the smaller hole which had also added stability for the past 1.3 weeks. I admit, I was anxious. Was he going to use it now? Was the training system stable enough for a 17lb cat? Yes it did! And then something wonderful happened! Definitely the stability was not as secure and with the hole getting larger; so my cat started to learn to stable himself on the toilet seat! You see, you really DON"T want the training system to be too secure. You WANT your cat to want to use the toilet seat to steady himself, for that is what he ultimately must learn to do! So, I realized that although the system seemed unsteady without the insert, this unsteadiness forced my cat to learn to use the toilet seat. However, the training system WILL support the cat; it just "gives" a little which makes the cat feel uneasy. This is a good thing, not bad. Week 3 -- hole #2 gone. Citikitty recommends punching out hole #2 for the third week, and I did this exactly. This hole is getting really big!! I was super worried and wondered if I should cut it in half. But I remembered that I did have the insert to add if necessary. I am proud to say that my cat adjusted well. It was funny at first. He literally stuck his head in the hole and stared for like 15 seconds and pawed at the hole! It was like he was wondering..."what happened?" I patiently waited, and it did seem that he held off his "business" for a little longer than usual, but soon he was there on the toilet seat using it like a big boy should! LOL The BEST part of this stage is that my cat has learned to efficiently balance himself on the toilet seat which has alined him just right to now do ALL his business straight into the toilet water. I no longer have to scoop anything out of the litter. He simply uses the bathroom into the water and throws some litter into the water! HA! This greatly reduces the amount of litter that gets on the floor! We are still in progress this week and will comment in about a week how things are going!! ## Features - PATENTED CAT TRAINING SEAT & INSERT: Transition your cat(s) to the toilet instead of the litter box - ONE SIZE FITS ALL: CitiKitty fits both round and elongated toilets, no special sizing required - PROVEN METHOD: CitiKitty's proven cat toilet training method has been used by over a million cats - SAVES YOU MONEY & TIME: Save thousands of dollars on kitty litter and never scoop a litter box again - PUBLICLY ENDORSED: CitiKitty's training method is endorsed by veterinarians, cat behaviorists and celebrities - MADE IN THE USA: With environmentally sourced and recycled materials - A COMPANY YOU CAN TRUST: Founded in 2005, CitiKitty has been training cats around the world for nearly two decades ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000F1OS20 | | ASIN | B000F1OS20 | | Best Sellers Rank | #92,224 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #17 in Cat Toilet Training Systems | | Brand Name | CitiKitty | | Color | White | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (9,969) | | Date First Available | March 3, 2006 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00858878002004 | | Included Components | Catnip, Extra Insert, Guide Book, Training Seat | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 16"L x 15.2"W x 2"H | | Item Type Name | Cat Toilet Training Kit | | Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds | | Item model number | CK01 | | Manufacturer | CitiKitty | | Manufacturer | CitiKitty | | Material Type | Plastic | | Product Dimensions | 15.5 x 15 x 1.25 inches; 1.2 Pounds | | Size | One Pack | | Style | Modern | | Target Species | Cat | | UPC | 689076646031 628597023891 734077881780 858878002004 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 30 DAYS FROM RECEIPT | ## Product Details - **Brand:** CitiKitty - **Color:** White - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00858878002004 - **Item Weight:** 1.2 Pounds - **Manufacturer:** CitiKitty - **Material:** Plastic - **Product Dimensions:** 16"L x 15.2"W x 2"H - **Size:** One Pack - **Style:** Modern - **UPC:** 689076646031 628597023891 734077881780 858878002004 ## Images ![CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit (One Pack) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sfLOlbUCL.jpg) ![CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit (One Pack) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+SuaGHbhL.jpg) ![CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit (One Pack) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UukqkxfvL.jpg) ![CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit (One Pack) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81L8VU8R+KL.jpg) ![CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit (One Pack) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XQ0yMiqsL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: My cat went completed the training without incident and has been using toilet for 2.5 months. Then started pooping in the bathtub. Any suggestions?** A: I have not tried this product yet and am seriously considering it as my cat already is very interested in the toilet as she likes to sit on it and also has been caught attempting to drink from it but does not urinate or defecate in it. For those worried about their fur babies falling into the toilet, getting hurt because of the small area they are having to balance on to go poo, or unsure why their fur baby was potty trained but now is defecating on the floor/tub/sink/etc., I wonder if getting a potty training seat that goes over the toilet seat like is used for toddlers when they are potty training would help with giving them more area to stand and allow for better balance? Just a thought I had while reading the Q&As on this product. I definitely am going to give this product a try and will get a potty training seat for my fur baby to give her more standing room once she is fully trained. **Q: How do I get my cat to have better positioning using the toilet? We are on the last ring, but he is still getting feces on the seat occasionally! HELP!!! Also, when is the best time to remove the CittiKitty and the litter?** A: I sure would stick to it. Stopping now would probably hurt him psychically. My Boy still wipes the seat as if there was litter there. Once I'd say in about every 2 or 3 months he'll leave a little on the seat. Mostly like a drop or two at the end of the bowel movement. He will do #1 or #2 when I am shaving or something at the basin even. He really made no hesitation when we moved to a different apartment and did his "duty" in normal schedule. I think it's like stopping tobacco smoking for us. You just need to stick to it. Boy has been toilet trained for just about a one year now. I stopped using the tray (CitiKitty) it seems about after one full month. I think I placed him on the toilet just once or twice at the beginning. I repeat "That's a good Boy" to this day as reinforcement. I complained or hollered at him during the training - or let him know that I was nervous or anxious about the training. The way that he sits is still a very minor problem as a small portion of the feces hits above the water line. I reflush and sometimes wipe it down with a piece of toilet paper. I would never want to go back to litter. I'm so proud of Boy and he knows it. We use the same toilet as I live in senior housing here on Maui w/o a second pot. My friends had trouble because their cat goes outside off and on and also used a toilet in the guest bathroom. That there My Cat from Hell taught me a lot as Boy is like my 2nd cat and my first was older and had been declawed B4 I got him. It was not a happy cat. When I moved back to Hawaii I got Boy after a while. Just keep trying because it's worth it!! **Q: Ive been at this for 2 months now.... my cat pees in the toilet but doesn't poop. She always poops on the floor next to the toilet. Help!** A: I have been doing toilet training for over 30 years. From experience, a lot of cats will do this, go #2 just next to the toilet on the floor. They need to be comfortable and relaxed, and not rushed. I now have a "potty training barricade" system. I put items all around the toilet so that there is no room for the cat to go next to it. Small garbage cans, water jugs, anything you can put there that takes up room. And whenever they go on the potty, they get an extra special treat that they go wild over. It has to be consistent, every time. Even if they went and you didn't catch them in the act, show them they went potty in the right place, and give them that treat! Once they have been going on the toilet without incident for a few weeks (for those who are stubborn), I remove the "barricades". It may not be a pretty sight in the bathroom for those few weeks, but the results last a lifetime! **Q: How do you keep your cat's tail out of the water? One of my cats has an extremely long tail.** A: The cats are given a narrow slippery slanted surface to perform a dangerous balancing act in which all their paws are lined up together. There are u-tube videos showing the cats slipping and falling. Injuries have happened. They are reluctant to use the toilet because they are afraid to fall. One owner said her cat was pooping on the floor and she discovered the reason - he was slipping when pooping on the toilet. Other reviews have stated the cats hold their pee and poop in - and the cats had urinary tract infections and bloody stool. It reminds me of the circus elephants who were abused so they would unwillingly stand with all their feet on a stool. Would we agree to walk on ice? Please see the u-tube videos I will list below of the cats falling from the toilet. It is heartbreaking. 1. CAT FALLING INTO TOILET by funnyjiya 2. KITTY ON TOILET! PANTING, THEN POOPING, THEN FALLING 3. CAT FALLS INTO TOILET by malin helgestad 4. CAT PEES IN THEN FALLS OFF TOILET ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I heart having no cat box *by M***S on December 3, 2012* Here is a detailed review of the process so far. I will edit it again when the conversion process is done. Here's a little background info. Nyan was 16 weeks when we started this. He was using a traditional litter box with no issue. He is at home alone all day and has full run of the house. Whenever we make a change we close off access to all rooms except the common areas to that there is less chance of him making a mistake in one of those rooms. About the product: On first inspection...the plastic tray seemed cheap and I thought my cat would freak out because it was a bit wobbly. But it did it's job no problem. Besides, it is just going to get cut up, washed and recycled, so it didn't need to be super heavy duty plastic. The wobbliness really does help the cat get used to balancing on the edge. Week 1 - Sunday, Litter box in the same room with the City Kitty tray in place...with litter. About Day three (Tuesday) I placed him on top of the toilet in the tray and guided his paw through the litter, so he knew it was there. On Thursday morning, I removed the litter box altogether. Goodbye you stinky, gross thing. Kitty was doing his business in the tray. He got into a routine. I'd come to check the tray for waste, he'd hop up there do his thing when he was done. I'd clean it up and I'd give him a treat. Thursday evening, I removed the smallest insert. The cat didn't even notice. We stayed like that for 2 more days. Week 2 - Sunday, I removed the second insert. No big deal. Kitty used it just like a regular litter box. He was a little unhappy with the small amount of litter, but by Monday evening he didn't care. At this point he only does his business when I'm downstairs, cause he knows he's going to get a treat. :) Week 3 - Removing the third insert Sunday evening. We stayed at this phase for 2 weeks. Kitty was very interested in what was in the hole and put his paw down in the water a few times. No mistakes. The hole was big enough to put the clumps and poo down so I made sure to let him see me do that and then flushed the toilet. Mind you he's just in the room when I do this. Not on the toilet. However, he started hopping up there and watching. Week 5 - Removing the 4th insert, caused a bit of confusion. The hole was big enough for him to put his head down in there. Which he did. He also got his tail wet a few times. During the 6th week, we went away for a 5 days and my roommate was in charge of flushing and filling the litter tray. Kitty decided he would rebel and poo'd in the trash can and once on the floor. Mind you. This was only poo. He has been peeing directly in the toilet successfully with no issue since the first day we removed the 3rd insert and the whole time we were gone. When we came home. I went and checked the toilet to see if I needed to fill litter or flush. I put some litter in and he hoped up on the toilet an started doing his business in the toilet. So I think the mistakes were caused by the change in our routine. So, I'd advise users to only start the process if you're able to keep a good routine. Note, he was not punished when he made a mistake. The roommate just made sure that kitty saw him pick up the poo, stick it in the toilet and flush. Flushing has become a really exciting time for kitty. he loves to watch the water and stuff go down. We stayed on this stage for another week for a total of 3 to make sure he was okay with it. I think letting them see the poo and clumps go down in the hole and hearing the small splash helps them understand that it is "normal" and good when this happens. Week 8 - 5th insert out. We now have only about an inch round ring of litter left. Kitty cried and scratched at the small amount of litter in the tray and he held his waste in for longer than usual. However, I put him up there and guided his paw in the small ring of litter, like I did in the beginning and he finally went directly in the toilet. Of course he comes over begging for a treat right after. I'm going to leave it on this stage for about 4 weeks. I think this is the hardest step for him, but he's getting there. Also, I moved more quickly through the first couple of stages because Nyan really didn't seem phased. When we got to the last three inserts, I've given him more time to adjust, because I started to notice he was a little more hesitant. Don't rush your cat. Follow the directions included if you think your cat is not adjusting as well. This process requires patience. Which I had to learn during this time. Word to the hyper clean people. Like me :). This is a messy process. Litter will get everywhere. I kept a small dustpan and broom nearby to sweep up the mess. If there is litter on the floor the kitty may get confused and think he is supposed to go where the litter is. So...clean it up daily...at least. That being said. It's so worth it. I'm a cat person but I cannot stand that "cat-in-the-house" smell. I've hosted two small get togethers since I started this process, people can't believe I have a cat. Unless he's gone to the toilet while they were there, they don't smell any "cat smell". Note: You will smell the poo right after the kitty goes, because the small amount of litter doesn't really provide the cat with the ability to cover it up well. So before the cat starts going in the hole...you will smell poo until you scoop the poo off the tray into the hole. My cat is on a high protein diet and Phew! It stinks during the phases where he's not going directly into the water, but as soon as it's flushed the smell is gone. Okay that's the update for now. Like I said, I'll update in about 4 weeks. I can't believe I wrote so much about something related to cat poo, but I can't say enough good things about this product. EDIT: It's been longer than 4 weeks. My cat seems stuck at this spot, if I take out the last ring he seems to have an issue with standing on the edge of the seat. Despite standing on it with no problem when the ring is there. I'll try again in a month or so. That being said. I still stand by this product. I still have no litter box. Just one toilet that is a little less convenient to use. EDIT: 3/22/2013 Kitty is using just the toilet now. It took a bunch of patience, but it's been so worth it.He will indiscriminately use any toilet for peeing, but he only poos in the toilet we trained him on. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Counting down the days toward SUCCESS!! *by A***A on August 31, 2012* I purchased CitiKitty to toilet train my 1.5 year old, large breed, 17lb. Ragdoll cat named Griffin. I am beginning this review August 31, 2012 when my cat is over 3 weeks into toilet training and will complete my review when we have fully completed the training program. Before purchasing this training system, I read a lot of reviews and looked into other toilet training methods for my cat, but this one appeared to be the best, and so far, so good! Like other reviews, I was concerned that the somewhat flimsy plastic training system may not be suitable for my 17 lb. baby, but it worked and I decided to add "strength" by leaving the extra insert in for 1.5 weeks (more about that below). PRELIMINARY HELPS Even if you are uncertain whether or not you will use Citikitty or another toilet training system, I recommend you go ahead and purchase flushable litter and move your cat's litter pan next to the toilet. That way, when you are ready to begin toilet training, this is one step you can eliminate. Sometimes it takes time for cats to adjust to new litter and being next to the toilet! Begin by first mixing the flushable litter with the litter your using to get the cat used to it. Thankfully I've always used flushable litter and had my cat's litter pan right next to the toilet for easy flushing. So transitioning to the toilet seat wasn't as big of a deal. For those interested. I found SWheat litter to be a great flushable litter choice. Before you purchase a training system, you may also begin progressing to toilet training by gradually raising the height of the litter pan. Raising the litter pan height gets the cat used to having to "jump up" to go to the bathroom. Please make sure the litter pan is sturdy while raised. I used old encyclopedias to make it very level. You can raise it to the height of the toilet, but I honestly just raised it about half-way up beside the toilet. That way when my cat jumped into the litter box he could look over and see inside the toilet. TIME TO START WEEK 1--Transitioning cat to the toilet. Since my cat was large, I decided to add strength to the plastic training system by leaving the plastic training insert, creating a double layer of plastic support. The Citikitty system recommends that you remove the plastic insert and place it only if your cat regresses or needs to go back a step in the training process. However, I decided to leave it in and I think that was a wise decision. I wanted my cat to feel comfortable and more assure of the support. So week one is basically a small plastic litter pan sitting on the toilet with no holes punched. The goal is to get the kitty to actually use this pan. PATIENCE, LOVE, & REWARDS ARE THE KEY AT THIS STAGE. It took 28 hours before my cat used the litter pan on the toilet. During those 28 hours he meowed excessively and wanted to be held and kept coming to me. I probably picked him up 30 times that day and loved on him; I would then immediately place him on the toilet in the litter pan. Sometimes he would play in the litter, sometimes he would run from it. I kept reinforcing my love and kept showing him the litter pan. He didn't eat very well during those hours either. I wanted so bad to give in and give him his litter pan back. You must have patience with them! And if they use it, reward them with treats! :-) It took at least 4 days this first week for my cat to get more comfortable using the pan. He would at times hold his business longer just to avoid having to use the pan. Since week #1 was such a slow process for getting my cat comfortable, I decided to extend week #1 by a couple of days. This is important. You know your cat the best. Do NOT progress them if they are not secure and ready; otherwise your setting this training process up for failure. I read a review once about a woman who trained her cat in 3 weeks--happy for her, but not necessarily for her cat. Toilet training goes against cat's natural instinct and very foreign to them. If you care about your cat, give them plenty of time to adjust and learn to become secure with their new potty. Don't rush it. The tendency will be to rush things because toilet training is time-consuming and messy. Trust me, litter will get on the floor! WEEK 2--Hole #1/2-1 gone. Citikitty recommends punching out hole #1 for the second week. I was concerned that hole #1 was too big; then, I realized that the plastic insert had a smaller hole that was 1/2 the size! So, I started week #2 punching out hole #1 on the main training ring, then placing the training insert that only had 1/2 hole cut. This way, we still had the added strength support with the insert and a smaller hole to start out with!! This worked great. My cat didn't seem to mind at all. He was curious and pawed at the hole and knocked litter into the toilet, but then just used the bathroom! After 3 days, I felt my cat was ready for hole #1. I then removed the trainable insert that had the smaller hole which had also added stability for the past 1.3 weeks. I admit, I was anxious. Was he going to use it now? Was the training system stable enough for a 17lb cat? Yes it did! And then something wonderful happened! Definitely the stability was not as secure and with the hole getting larger; so my cat started to learn to stable himself on the toilet seat! You see, you really DON"T want the training system to be too secure. You WANT your cat to want to use the toilet seat to steady himself, for that is what he ultimately must learn to do! So, I realized that although the system seemed unsteady without the insert, this unsteadiness forced my cat to learn to use the toilet seat. However, the training system WILL support the cat; it just "gives" a little which makes the cat feel uneasy. This is a good thing, not bad. Week 3 -- hole #2 gone. Citikitty recommends punching out hole #2 for the third week, and I did this exactly. This hole is getting really big!! I was super worried and wondered if I should cut it in half. But I remembered that I did have the insert to add if necessary. I am proud to say that my cat adjusted well. It was funny at first. He literally stuck his head in the hole and stared for like 15 seconds and pawed at the hole! It was like he was wondering..."what happened?" I patiently waited, and it did seem that he held off his "business" for a little longer than usual, but soon he was there on the toilet seat using it like a big boy should! LOL The BEST part of this stage is that my cat has learned to efficiently balance himself on the toilet seat which has alined him just right to now do ALL his business straight into the toilet water. I no longer have to scoop anything out of the litter. He simply uses the bathroom into the water and throws some litter into the water! HA! This greatly reduces the amount of litter that gets on the floor! We are still in progress this week and will comment in about a week how things are going!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by V***N on June 30, 2020* Kat already checked it out. 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