Cat litter suggestions needed
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Comments (10)How do ya'll change your kitty litter? Do you add to it after scooping or change it completely every couple of days? I'm pretty new at having cats, just got my first about a year ago, and then added another one about 3 months ago. I am SO sensitive of smells and I have tried numerous kitty litters. I don't care how expensive it is, as long as it works. I have tried World's Best, and I really like it the first couple of days, but then the odor control goes away. But, maybe I am doing it wrong, as I scoop about 3 times a day, and just add to the litter in the box until every Saturday and then clean box and add new litter. I have recently gone back to Tidy Cats Small Spaces and it is not dusty and it seems to control odor better. Why this time, I don't know! I tried the Tidy Cat's Breeze system, and one cat wouldn't use it, so went back to regular covered litter box. I don't think I've tried Precious Cat, so may try it next time....See Morecat lovers: where did you put the dreadful litter box?
Comments (43)Wow! Thanks to everybody for all of the your creative suggestions!!! I am still debating on the better location. It's either going to be in the garage or the basement bathtub (that no one EVER uses). For what it's worth, we use Tidy Cats clumping litter and it seems to do the best job for us. I also installed one of those intermittent spray air fresheners (runs on batteries and hangs on a simple nail) just over the tub where their box is. That has made a great deal of difference...but It's not enough to make me want a litter box off my foyer anymore! Natal, thanks for asking about the basement. It really got me rethinking my position on that. My reasons for avoiding using it as a litter spot is that since our renovation, the basement is just soooo nice now...I just hate to have that durn box, the scattered litter, the smells, etc. down there! The only place it can go is the tub though. My concern with that is that the tub is acrylic, and I am afraid of getting too many scratches. But, I'm thinking that if I get a couple of throw rugs to line the tub and lay over the edge, it might not be a problem. Now I'll just have to find a way of keeping them from clawing up the leather furniture that's down there...(maybe we'll have to re-try Soft Paws...hmmmm...) Sujafr, Thanks for the warning about losing the fire-rating on the door to the garage. I would not have thought of that in a zillion years. Hmmmmm...now that option does not seem so great. My DH will certainly hate the idea knowing that little tidbit. I'm glad I did not do my usual thing and just impulsively hack a hole in the door! Jeanne gallo--wow!!! That little cut-out for the kitties is awesome! I so want that in my next house!!!! Do you mind if I save a copy of the photos?? Thanks again, everybody! You guys are THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...See MoreHelp with Cat who misses litter box?
Comments (31)Off topic but the thread reminded me.... I went to a new small car rescue last year when, after my collie died and one cat was missing, I had room for another rescue cat. Lovely lady, and when we were in the cattery chalet, when I had said I would take the mother cat as her kits were old enough to leave home, there was this big lad in the top cage. Never saw a cat with so much sheer confidence! He was reaching through to play with the kittens, stealing water from their bowl with his paw.. He was a year old, neutered etc, and had been surrendered as his owner was moving to where there was cat allergy. Never had a name, just "kitty". So the lad needed to use his tray, gets atop it and poops. OUTSIDE the tray as he is hanging over the edge.. He turned round to cover the evidence, and COULD NOT FIND IT. The look on his face... Sheer comedy. I could not forget him and a week later he was here. He needs a deep tray so am using a washing up bowl as he in an energetic burier.....See MoreWorld's Best Cat Litter?
Comments (36)Had to go to Walmart yesterday and looked but did not see TWBCL, so I ordered it from them online. I also ordered another bath rug identical to the one under the box to extend the carpet area so that no litter gets tracked onto the bare floor. Mama, without testing it is difficult to know for sure, but cats are responsible for a lot of allergy related asthma. Interestingly, many allergies are to the cat's saliva rather than the hair or dander. With Chip having asthma, it might be better to do the testing prior to getting a cat. Many people who are allergic do have cats, there are many ways to decrease the allergen, and you keep a very clean house, no chance of dust mite or allergen build up on your sheets. But still, if the trigger of having cats leads to very severe asthma events, it is best to know ahead of time in order to make an informed choice....See More- 9 years ago
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