There is almost no cat owner who has not heard of special diapers for cats, which can greatly facilitate the care of the pet, but also the training itself. Diapers for cats are becoming more and more popular in recent times, and people are buying them more and more, in order to make it easier for themselves and to provide their pet with absolute care and comfort. This is especially useful for those who live in apartments, and the cat or dog does not have enough space and opportunities to go outside and defecate.
Many people wonder if baby diapers can help. Well, let’s put it this way, baby diapers might serve as an alternative, but why to use it when today there are diapers designed exclusively for pets? These diapers differ slightly in shape because they have a tail hole.
Diapers for cats are very popular products today, although they have appeared relatively recently. They are usually quite comfortable and animals do not feel discomfort during all-day wear. Just remember what it looks like when a little kitten is trying to learn to defecate in a certain place. Well, it’s not easy, is it? These are the moments when many people put sand in a certain corner or diaper that is provided for it. If you found it useful, you can read more here.
Anyway, there are two types of diapers for animals: disposable and washable diapers. It could be difficult to decide which ones are better, so it’s worth doing an analysis of the pros and cons for both. What goes in favour of disposable diapers is practicality. Once used, simply roll it up and throw it in the trash. They have proven to be very useful, especially when traveling. Still, the price is the one that goes in favour of washable diapers.
Because washable diapers are designed to be washed over and over again, they are much more durable and do not tear very easily when changing diapers for your four-legged friend. We will also say that these diapers are also environmentally friendly because they are washable and usable many times. So which one is better to choose then? It is up to you to decide whether you will pay more or have a strong enough stomach to wash them.
What is important to pay attention to when shopping?
Just as there are different baby diapers depending on age and weight, the same is true when it comes to cats. If the diaper is too big, it will fall and will not serve the purpose for which it was intended. On the other hand, if the diaper is small, your pet will be very unhappy and irritable.
When choosing a diaper, the sex of the cat also plays an important role, and these are diapers for males with a full base and a longer waist. In any case, it would not be bad to consult a vet and take the cat to the weigh-in to make sure that the purchase will be successful.
How do I know if diapers are needed and by when?
We mentioned that this is perfect if you have a kitten that has not yet learned where it is allowed to defecate. But this is also a good solution for adult cats who have health problems, and it is inconvenient for them to use a box of sand.
You still have a small baby and do not want to go out with additional costs, baby diapers will be useful, but only if you pay attention to a few important things. Since cats are small animals, forget that you will be able to use a diaper if you have a 10-month-old baby. A diaper for an average-sized cat is considered ideal for newborns. Those who have already tried this find it easier if you place the diaper upside down, or if you turn the part that is intended to go forward and turn it backward. The next thing you need to pay attention to is where the tail should be pulled. Carefully mark and drill a hole in the diaper, enough to pull the tail in, but not too big. Do you still think this is easier than setting aside a few extra dollars?
You have probably heard many times how impossible it is to train cats! Still, don’t give up so quickly. Many kittens can master various skills, including what will surely mean the most to you – how to defecate in a sandbox. By imitating their mother, kittens quickly learn where their “toilet” is, however, if you adopt a cat that doesn’t know it, there are tricks on how to teach it.
Kittens and dogs perform a small or large bowel movement 10-15 minutes after a meal, preceded by a slight agitation over the search for the “ideal” place to do so. The cat toilet bowl should not be placed near the place where the food and water bowls are, nor should it be placed in the apartment in a place where there is “big fuss and noise”, but in a quieter place where family members stay less and access that place must be available to the pet at all times. Caution is needed when placing it on the veranda because the cat can come across a closed door, which will further confuse it and it will defecate in some other, calmer, and more comfortable place for it. Cats like to dig in jars with flowers and defecate there, so the soil should be sprayed with preparations that repel pets.
It has long been known that cats are animals that take great care of hygiene. This is evidenced by the fact that after the third week of life, with the help of their mother, the kittens start looking for a place where they will defecate. This is also an ideal time to start “training” on how to use a certain sprinkle in a certain place in your home. However, it is good to know that during this period you can rely on diapers, and take your cat to a friend without fear of making a mess.
Rhydian Choi 
Kim Marks