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Litter Box Care
This is a new addition to our kitty
information area.
We have our own way of handling our
litter boxes. This is what we have found to work best for us and
our cats.
- use a extra deep litter box.
- we prefer hooded litter boxes.
- Glad Carpet & Room Deodorizer
- Mimi brand of crystal litter.
- litter entrance tray.
- Metal litter scoop
Ok let's get started.
The reason for a deep litter box is: So the cat can't
hang their bums over the edge and have issues with missing the box.
It doesn't mean you need to fill the box with a lot of litter either.
One side should be lower so the cat can get in. But, still high
enough for them not to stop just inside the box and hang their bums over
the entrance. If a young small kitten, you
can use an empty shoe box in the front to give them a step up until they
are bigger.
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 This
box is a GOOD choice. Nice
and deep good front
entrance. Plus you can use this with or without the hood.. |
 WRONG
choice.The
entrance is to low and the cat and hang bum over the edge. |
 Another
GOOD choice.
I wouldn't use the plastic scoop though.
*why later. |
I prefer hooded
litter boxes. Some cats will not use them. All of my cats
will use a hooded litter box. They seem to prefer the privacy it
gives them. Plus it fees like a more secure stop to take care of
business in peace. The hood does help hold down the litter order.
You must scoop hooded boxes often so as the odor isn't enough for them
not to want to go in their.
 Glade
carpet & Room deodorizer. GOOD product.you are
going to layer the bottom of the litter box, with the Glade
carpet fresh. Doesn't matter which fragrance you use.
Use what you like.
This layer is where the urine is going to collect. The
Glade powder will turn into a solid crystal urine cake. This
take care of any urine odor and when you go to dump the litter
box. You don't have to pour off the pee and have that
smell hit you. Tap it with your scoop and it will
come out in solid chunks of crystals. |
WRONG
product.
Baking soda products just does not work
the same. or give the same results.
I have tried baking soda of all kinds.
It will not become solid. Or take care of the odor.
It just turns into mush. |
After you have your layer of the carpet
powder, you are now going to layer in your crystal litter. I
usually put in at least a depth of 3 inches'. I have
found my preference for "Fresh Step" type of Crystals. But, I want
that kind of quality and not have to pay all that money
 
example price: runs $3.24 per pound
Fresh step- 4 & 8 lbs. $ 12 & $14.99
Pet Gold comes in 4, 8 & 16lbs. $!2.99, $22.99 & $24.99
Tidy Cat 4 lbs. $14 to $12. |
I use and recommend Mimi Litter.
The price can run like $3.38 for a 4lb bag.
we are talking only 84 cents per pound.
Works a lot better the plain clay litter.
Keeps down the odor of the solids and also great for those
that worry about germs and bacteria.
Very light, so not heavy to carry and will not clue up
or stain your cats paws. |
I have been using the pet gold
litter tray for several years now. It sits in front of the litter
box and he catches all the loose litter that comes off the cats paws' I
am sorry to say they do not make it any more. If anything
comes out that works and available, I will add it here to share with
you.
Just a plain metal scoop. It's flat and weak. Don't even
go there.
Never Plastic Scoops! |
 DuraScoop
good strong scooper and holds a good amount and will clean
without falling apart on you.
You can also find other things that will work as a scoop
in the kitchen section of your store. They will last
forever! |
Always scoop your box often.
You should also totally dump the box and clean with a disinfectant.
I prefer to have another clean box to take that litter boxes space while
the old one can now sit for an hour with a good disinfectant.
If you have any questions email me at
tntpuff at Comcast dot net.
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