How to Introduce the New CATLINK Litter Box to Your Cat？
You arrive home, triumphant, carrying the latest CATLINK litter box like a prize worth bragging about. You imagine your cat slipping gracefully inside, instantly enchanted by the promise of self-cleaning luxury. Instead, your furry roommate stands just outside the globe, stretching their neck, peeking in as though you’ve brought home a spaceship.
The truth is, cats don’t usually sign off on change without a ritual. So if you’re hoping for a smooth transition, you’ll need to stage a little ceremony of sorts. Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Step One: Place the New Box Next to the Old One
Cats are creatures of habit, and once they’ve decided where to relieve themselves, it becomes the bathroom equivalent of their favorite corner. By placing the new CATLINK litter box beside the old one, you’re giving them a chance to connect the dots: “Ah, yes, this too is a bathroom.”
For the more cautious types, let the two boxes coexist for a day or two. Plug in the CATLINK so it can run a self-check, but don’t pressure your cat to leap right in.
Step Two: Switch to Manual Mode
Switch the CATLINK app to “Manual Mode.”
By default, CATLINK litter boxes clean automatically. Your cat leaves, the machine waits politely, then spins into action like a diligent butler. Trouble is, the movement can spook first-time users.
To ease them in, switch the device to manual mode. That way, you decide when to run the cleaning cycle, either through the app or with a button on the panel. After a few days of hearing the gentle whir without it sneaking up on them, most cats relax. It’s the equivalent of introducing them to a treadmill that doesn’t suddenly start while they’re still standing on it.
Step Three: Mark It as a Restroom
The best way to get your cat to use a new litter box is to take it step by step.
Once your cat has grown accustomed to the sound and the motion, scoop a little used litter from the old box and sprinkle it into the new one. Yes, it sounds unglamorous, but to your cat, this is the unmistakable signpost that says, “Restroom here.”
Give them time to explore. Some may step in immediately, others may circle like they’re deciding whether the vibe is right. If hesitation persists, toss in a favorite toy—cats can be lured into new spaces by the same principle that convinces children to follow balloons.
A note for those with the Scooper SE: the sleek black panel at the front isn’t just for looks. It’s the infrared detector, making sure the globe never turns when your curious cat is nearby. And the side gears are designed so that even when the unit rotates, there’s always an open exit.
Step Four: Retire the Old Box
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By this point, your cat should be scratching around or even doing their business in the CATLINK. But don’t be surprised if they still return to the old box out of sheer nostalgia. The solution? Remove it.
If you can tolerate the smell, try not cleaning the old box for a while before removing it. Cats like things tidy. When the clumps pile up in the old litter pan, they’ll start seeking fresher real estate. And there, gleaming and odor-free, waits their new self-cleaning toilet.
Think of it less as “training your cat” and more as “curating an experience.” With a little patience, your cat will step inside.
