OFF TOPIC** Need kitten advice from a kitty expert

I'd start with another brand/type of kitty litter. Maybe the place where you got her can share what they used? It probably was not quality stuff but it might be what she's used to.

I know my cats get scared of the carrier, so I would not put her in the carrier directly after the litter box. She may associate it with something scary. If you have a laundry room or bathroom that you could keep her in with food and the litter box, I would start with that. I remember when we got our cats and they were little, we were told to introduce them to only part of the house at first until they got more comfortable. You may also try a different litter box or litter. Some cats like to dig deep so you need a deep box and lots of litter, some cats like covered boxes and some don't. They can be picky that way.

Are you using a very small, open litter box? While kitties are tiny, they aren't going to want to climb into a large or covered litter box. You can buy a small, shallow little box or even cut a cardboard box to fit your kitten. Instead of litter, use paper shavings. If you really want to stick with litter, try an unscented brand. Once it's all set up, introduce your kitty to it by gently placing her in or in front of it. Let her check it out or ignore it as she desires. It should be in a VERY open place so that she can get used to finding it and using it. Once she's in the habit of using it, you can put it in a corner or somewhere more discreet, and switch to a covered box or regular litter when she gets a little bigger.

Be sure not to yell at your kitten or get upset with her. She doesn't understand yet! Plus, yelling at her only makes her afraid of YOU, not inappropriate potty habits. She will get used to the new home in time. People who recommend confining her to a small space until she feels more comfortable are correct. Congrats on the new kitty - so exciting!!

I have a lot of experience with kittens and rescued cats - feel free to message me if you have any other questions or if these suggestions don't help.

Take her to the vet. Make sure she does not have a urinary track infection. Not going in the litter box is a sign of infection.

Also, as others said.. confine to less rooms.. each time I have a kitten we start by putting them in an area of one or two rooms. It helps them to get to know the smells of their new home.

Trying another type of litter can be a source too.. find out what they were using where you obtained the cat.

Oh and for discipline, get a squirt bottle. Make sure it has a stream on it that can reach a decent distance. Kitten does something bad, squirt water from a distance, without saying anything. They get the picture pretty quickly.

Try putting out a few boxes with different types of litter. She may not like the type of litter, the location of the box or the type of box you're using.

Also make sure you have cleaned the areas where she's peed really well with an enzymatic cleaner. If those areas smell like her pee it will encourage her to keep going there.

Have you shown her what she's supposed to do? By that I mean: put her in the box and gently help her scratch with her front feet.
Also, you might check with where she came from, about what brand of litter they used. Buy it and then gradually (mixing a bit more each time) switch to the kind you want.

I agree with others -- place the litter box in the bathroom and confine her to a small space until she gets the hang of it. Buy some pet odor neutralizing spray and use it liberally on your couch to remove as much of the smell as possible. Try a shallow, small litter box filled with unscented litter.

I went through this with one of my kittens (now a very happy, well-behaved cat). Out of nowhere, he started going in the sink.

The first thing I did was clean up and use a spray that kills off the protein so that he didn't smell it again. Just bleaching won't work.

Next, I looked around from his perspective to see if I could identify the problem. The box was covered and in an enclosed space. I moved the box out, uncovered it and put it in an open place in the house.

I also brought him to the vet to make sure there weren't any problems and I checked his paws to see if there were any cuts. Is your cat declawed? Mine are not, but declawed cats can have problems with harder litters.

Do you have other cats in the house? If so, you may need more litter boxes. I have two, so I now have four litter boxes (I'm lucky, I have a finished storage space with plenty of room).

Since I moved the box, he totally stopped and hasn't had an accident since...

OH! Last thing. Do NOT yell. They don't understand it anyway. Also, bad idea putting her in the carrier after the box. You don't want her to associate the box with a bad experience.

I'd start with another brand/type of kitty litter. Maybe the place where you got her can share what they used? It probably was not quality stuff but it might be what she's used to.

this is a good idea. I never had a problem with my cats changing litter until recently and I had to slowly mix in the new litter with their old stuff so they wouldn't be upset about it. They would go in my suitcase or a cardboard box or my laundry basket, but never on my furniture. Cats are so finicky. Also try keeping her confined with the litter box and away from the furniture.

And you're definitely going to have to find something to get that scent out of the furtniture. You could also put double sided tape on your furniture where she has been going to use the bathroom. She won't like how that feels on her paws and she most likely will get away from it.

You can't scold a cat like a dog. They don't learn that way. You little kitty is probably just having a hard time remembering where their box is. Keep them contained in a smaller room until she finds her way! Or have multiple boxes through out your home.