How To Keep Your Cat's Litter Box Clean (Tips & Tools)
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- In this video, Cleaning Expert Melissa walks through how to keep your cat's litter box clean as well as the maintenance routine to keep it fresh!
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I have a box of pre cut unbleached parchment paper I keep with my litter box stuff and I put a piece at the bottom every time I change it so that nothing sticks to the bottom and I don’t ever have to clean the bottom. Works like a charm.
I love that vacume! It is so handy. Expensive but worth it.
Does the paper tear or bunch up when you scoop?
@@kayo5291also curious to know
a section of parchment is used around here to line the meal prep containers and it doesn't often tear, but nobody here is putting bodyweight pressure on the fork to scratch deeper into the terrain.
@@kayo5291 for me almost never because it kind of sticks to the box. I’ve only ever had tears a couple times if I let the litter level get to low where he was scratching the bottom. But even that was more on the edge than in the middle. I’ve been doing it for 2 years. I do have the kind of litter box that you dump one pan through a filter to a new pan so that makes it easier to change the paper regularly.
I use pine pellets that are actually made for horse bedding. Doesn’t take much. Total odor control. Very inexpensive. Makes no mess. Only a couple or so whole pellets make it out of the pan each day. Poop is easily removed in one clump. Urine is totally absorbed into the pine pellets and a light fresh pine scent is released. Where the urine is, the pellets fall apart and are easily scoop-able. I just move the whole pellets around to cover top layer. Then I add a large scoop of new pellets to top. I change the litter once a week. I buy a 50 pound bag for around $7. Fill pan 4 to 5 inches deep. It’s definitely worth it for you to try. I luv it and have absolutely no problems with my cats using it. You can get it at Home Depot, Tractor supply, or Farm Co-op type stores.
Hugs from Gloria 💓💕
This is also what we use, because wife hates the clay and the dust from the glass makes my head scream.
Same here. Made the change 5 years ago and saves my lungs, and cats breathing/ ingesting clay dust into their body. Thousands of cat owners are so unaware of this super cheap alternative. I even informed our local animal shelter how they would save thousands if they made the change so they can redirect the $ they save to pet food/care but as is the human condition bad habits are hard to break even in the face of better solutions.
@@mamabirdie734 I hear you. Old habits are hard to change with some folks. Best change I ever made for my cats 😻
Same here, our vet recommended it years ago. 😊
Best stuff ever. Love using this for our cats!❤
As a lifelong cat owner I agree w/ the other commenter @ pine pellets made for horses at my local Feed store. Inflation & limited budget w/ 3 cats I buy a 40lb bag for $7. No more dust on furniture, most importantly compromising my lungs, air quality, cat ingesting clay when cleaning themselves, and heavy trash bags, etc.
With the high cost of groceries and gas I can’t afford the $25-$30 cost for 20lbs of clay litter so pine pellets are a blessing and disintegrates into basically sawdust super easy to sift rather than the clumps that cling to every nook and cranny. Plus it’s super easy to wash off the box with an outdoor hose. I save hundreds of $ annually. The $ I spent buying a litter box made to sift pine pellets has saved me $$$ in the long run buying $7 40lb bags of horse pine pellets.
I did that too...i just couldn't take the lack of poop smell coverage
Ohmygosh that’s cheap for a 40lb bag. I live on Oahu in Hawaii and a 40lb bag here is $21!
@@mypitpack.It’s so cheap bc it’s sold for horses at a Feed store. Greedy Corporations found out if they slap a Cat label on the same pine pellets they can upcharge 4xs more.
I love when Molly makes an appearance! Our Eva passed in January at age 17 and we haven't gotten a new kitty yet but maybe soon.
We were using recycled newspaper pellets, more ecofriendly and a lot less mess than clay!
Sorry to read about Eva. 17 is a great long life and may she be happy on the other side.
For litter I mix Pine Pellet Bedding (80%) $4.99 40 lbs & Red Cedar Bedding (20%) $12.99 13.8 lbs (141L) both from Tractor Supply Co. *Make certain that everything is kiln dry!* I have 3 kitties/4 plastic litter boxes = scoop daily/scrub weekly with hot soapy water (+ dab of bleach.) This scoops easily, smells pleasant & saves so much $$$ 🐈💜🐈⬛
Why cedar too ? I only use pine pellets for the past 10 years . Just curious
I'd like to know as well. We're using pine pellets only but I'm open to change.
@@Lashlove16 I like the scent & it also repels fleas/insects 😊
I’m not trying to be a comment section buzz kill, but just wanted to put this out there since I’m sure everyone here cares very much about their animals safety and may just not be aware. Cedar is toxic to cats, and they can have seizures and vomiting, and it can give them allergies and respiratory diseases and mess up their liver. I do love the pine pellets, though. So much more affordable!
@@PoissonDemiVideupon further research, western red cedar is toxic but regular cedar seems to be fine. We'll stick with the regular pine pellets since there's no need to mess with a good thing :)
I have had stainless steel litter boxes and scoops for a long time. I used to use thrifted roasting pans (but that was many years ago) because nonpourous, easy to clean and mostly sanitary! I really like the clumping litter as one said below AND the parchment paper for lining-albeit a bit expensive but genius nonetheless. I am subscribed for quite a while now and love your videos. Very helpful!!
I have five indoor cats. I swear by The World’s Best Cat Litter mixed with Zeolite. Zeolite absorbs ammonia odors. It is often used in horse stalls for this purpose.
I order it all from Amazon. ❤❤❤
Can you please send me the link I would like to try it for my 🐈 😻 🐈⬛️ 🐱
Ive been using world best for 5+ years, it is the best. I can easily go 2 months before changing,but usually it still doesn't smell I just change it because it's been 2 months!
I’ve never seen a stainless litter box, makes a lot of sense!
Amazon $40 to $50
I learned long ago that it doesn't matter if I like it! If the grumpy old lady doesn't like it, she will demonstrate her displeasure. On the upside, if the box is clean and it's just a problem with the litter itself, she will do her business in front of the box (rather than on the bed/laundry/couch as she does when she's upset about other things) so a washable mat catches something worthwhile for us. And luckily-ish, she prefers clay instead of demanding more expensive options🤑
I feel like I’ve done something right!!! Stainless steel box plus that same scooper! Works like a charm!
Great video! I use pine pellets and it works GREAT. Family/ guests say they never knew I had cats in the house until they saw them walking around😂. I don’t use a scoop to pick up poop, I use a poop bag. I also sift/clean/disinfect boxes daily. Thank you for sharing!
I heard someone mention the dust can be dangerous …
It’s pretty low dust…better than other brands I’ve tried.
Thank you for this. I recently switched to stainless steel for my cats waterfountain and it's been a game changer because it doesn't get slimey like plastic. Had no idea there were stainless steel litterboxes!
I too use a stainless water fountain. Cats love it and I use distilled water even though the fountain had a filter
Also use an automatic feeder
I use natúrally fresh a walnut base litter. For me it works great. No odor easy to scoop and no leftover odor. Thanks for your tips.
Our two cats Sabrina and Sophia share a huge plastic litterbox with two litter mats underneath. We use regular scoopable litter and I clean their box out about five times a day. I sweep and mop the floors around the box, vacuum the litter mats, deep clean the litter box and mats once a month and have had absolutely NO issues. People are surprised when they come into our apartment and learn that we have TWO cats.
Great video - I use Tidy Cat Breeze system for my cat. I didn't like how clumping litter kept sticking to her paws and she would fling when exiting litter box so it was like I had little clay sculptures on my wall. The Breeze system uses pellets and pads for urine that I rotate and change every 3-4 days. The pellets get replaced once a month and Alexa helps me keep to that schedule!
Ive been using Pretty Litter for about a year and a half now. I was very skeptical at first because its a non-clumping litter (which i thought would be awful because i want to scoop out the urine as well).....but it has been the BEST litter i have EVER used hands down! It lasts way longer than others, it literally has ZERO smell, it changes color to inform you of any health problems, and it is not any more expensive than cheap clay litter. I know it sounds like im an ambassador for the brand lol 😂 but no, it is just so good and ive been so impressed with it. It also works with Litter Robots.
Thanks for making this!! Cats are the best animals in the world: funny and lovable 😂😂
World’s best litter is corn based, clumps well, does well to minimize odor. I scoop my boxes at least twice a day. I do flush solid waste and bag the clumps. I use plastic boxes and have extras so I can set up a clean box and let the dirty one dry in the sun without having a situation where there is no box to use. My go to for cleaning is Rescue but also use Nature’s miracle for tougher odor issues. Since I foster kittens I need to have several boxes at times and this is a balance of cost and efficiency that works well for me.
Which brand litter is the kind you’re talking about ?
I use a couple of plastic large boxes with lids from the big box store. I cut a hole in the lid for the cats to get inside because it helps keep the dogs out of it. It also helps keep the odor down because it's not open. They're several years old.
I bought a litter pad from Temu it catches any litter that comes out on paws. I bought a larger box and changed to Pretty Litter. My boy is about 13 years now, lazy as all get out, but he’s my bestie.
I have a stainless steel "Less Litter Box." It's heavy, round and costs the earth, but I love it. I needed something with really high sides because one of my cats stands to urinate.
I had to look that up. I have one on the way now. Thx for your comment!
@@Evenkeelin Hope you and yours love it as much as we do. Initially, mine were a little puzzled by the lack of corners, but there wasn't a rebellion.
You just sold another one. The first nice looking litter box I've seen. (although you weren't kidding about the price! haha) We'll see if the boys like it. Fingers crossed! Thanks for sharing this option.
@@Summermute7 I wasn't kidding about the weight either. At 70+, it's an addition to my strength training routine! The main negative is that changing out the litter from a cylinder is tricky to do neatly, because there are no corners to use as a funnel into the trash bag.
@@keepscats7936 , yes! I saw the biggest one was over 20lbs! So, you're saying there is a learning curve? 😁
sustainably yours, love it!
I use Scoop Away clay clumping litter. It really controls odor which the cats also appreciate. I buy a 42 lb carton that contains four ten+ pound small bags. Chewy delivers it to my door where I cut it open and carry in the small bags one at a time. I am elderly and not strong enough to lift litter container over 15 lb so this works well for me. It's also cheap which is necessity for low income.
Love the black light idea 💡! I thought it was genius. 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
We use Dr. Elsey's Ultra cat litter. It works well for our 2 cat household and is pretty good about odor control. It seems to have gotten more dusty in the last year or so though??? Don't know if anyone else has noticed that.
Getting a Litter Genie was a game changer!
Agreed. I use the same litter and it has gotten much dustier recently. My two flurries are fine with this brand and I have no problems with cleaning up.
Thank you SO MUCH for this video!!!
My litter of choice is Pretty Litter. Easy to scoop & has medical info capabilities to help me diagnose. Molly Magoo @ 18 yo & Mini Maxey @ 16 yo
I'm thinking of trying this. Walmart sells it now. I have 2 older cats
Did your cats adjust to the new litter well? My cats are so neurotic and such creatures of habit, I’m always worried when I change things, that they won’t adjust. When I got them a water fountain, it took them a week to start drinking from it. I realized they just weren’t drinking at all and kept having to put out water in a bowl at the end of each day until they started using the fountain. I’ve always re-bought the same litter box over the years because I’m afraid to change it and have them not use it. I recently got them a generic litter robot because I’m sick of scooping a box, they actually went right in it and used it, but now that they’ve seen it self clean itself, theyre afraid of it despite it being sooo quiet and now won’t go in. I brought their old litter box back in and they’ve been sleeping in front of it like theyve had separation anxiety lol soo ridiculous
Great video. Thank you!
thanks for all the great help i am going to get all the stuff to help me get the smell to go away !
Super comprehensive and informative - thank you!!!! 🐾😻😽🐈⬛ Highly recommend automatic catfood feeders for stinky kibble
I agree with others who use the World's Best cat litter, which is made from corn. Much less dust and odor, and a little bit goes a long way. I also love the Modkat litter box, which has a disposable liner that lasts for several months. It's very easy to toss it when it wears out and replace with the new one; the box is as good as new at that point. It also has high sides for our kitties that like to aim high!
I’ve been hearing worlds best doesn’t control odor well, but I’d like to try it
just great cat litter i like it
Hi there. Great informative video. I have 3 cats, and I've been using Worlds Best Cat Litter for years now. I really like it for odor control and good clumping, and it's lighter weight. I really like the stainless steel litter box.🐈🐈⬛😻
I love Pretty Litter - it is definitly the least dusty crystal litter.
It's actually dangerous for the cats health. You can google it.
I go with the light weight variety now on the market; a necessity for the lower back. I have four cats !
I sprung for an automatic litterbox a couple years ago and it's worth every penny, especially since I frequently travel for work. Boxiekat is my preferred litter but may try the bedding pellets some have suggested.
Okocat for the four rescue cats we have.
I switched to the disposable boxes about 6 or 7 years ago on a Clean My Space recommendation video. Previous to that I thought that the disposable boxes were a waste of money. However, I realized that I wanted to chuck my plastic boxes many times over the years because of how scratched up they would get from litter scraping the surface. It was a perfect capillary urine trap. I also didn't have a good sink to wash the box in and... so I rarely washed the boxes. Disposable boxes suddenly made sense. I like the idea of the SS box - and now I have a wash tub that I could clean it out in. I'll have to put that in my wish list. I currently use The World's Best Cat Litter in the red bag. I also recently got Litter Genius when we were having cat box problems.
I too use tofu litter. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, I was a little concerned that my cats wouldn't like it and would be a waste of money. Thankfully they didn't mind switching at all. I was pleasantly surprised with the odor control when I first started using it. I have recommended this type of litter to others because I think it's the best type that I have ever tried.
Hi Melissa, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for this awesome video! It was super helpful, especially since I've been struggling with keeping a good cleaning routine for my cats. I've been looking all over the IT trying to find this information and of all that I found, this was the most helpful! And I sincerely thank you for it 👍!!! Your tips really made me feel like I can finally start making a difference in my house!
I'm currently using a grass seed litter that I got from Petsmart, and while it works well in terms of clumping and not sticking to the box, it's not great with odor control and scatters everywhere. But it's what I can afford for now, and my cats seem to love it, so all good!
I've been thinking about trying tofu pellet litter, but I need more information about it. I have multiple cats and litter boxes, so the amount of litter in each bag is important to me. Tofu litter has caught my attention though, and I'm really hoping to try it out someday - who knows, it might become my favorite! Thanks again for the helpful video😊😊😺😺!!
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Really great video Melissa! We are currently using wood pellets (our vet recommended this, it’s a long story). Hugs to Molly! 🐾
I use walnut shell litter from Naturally fresh. Works like a charm.
How’s the odor control and tracking?
I use Pretty Litter. My cat is about 14-15 years old. Her litter box is plastic. When I change out the litter monthly I do it when she's sleeping. I put about 3" of hot water in the box and add a small amount of bleach. Put the scoop and my little plastic dustpan and brush in there and let them soak for a few minutes. Rinse them thoroughly and then use Mrs. Meyers spray to clean them. Again, rinse thoroughly and I use paper towels to dry the litter box. Before I add the new bag of litter I sprinkle the bottom with Arm & Hammer baking soda (just enough to be sure it's dry).
Your cat must have the cleanest litter box in town! Maybe she's secretly hosting a spa day for her feline friends.
Thank you so much for your video! Just in time for us 😅
Timing is everything, right? Glad I could be of help!
I used okocat litter, which is wood-based, clumping, and also compostable!
Love this video!! 🐈
Aw, shucks, you're making me blush! Thanks for the love!
After my cat suffered a really bad ear infection where he ended up with auralhematoma and had to have a few surgeries (we still don't know to this day how it happened because he is a strict indoor cat), the only thing I can think that would help is completely changing out and deep cleaning his box more regularly. The problem is, everytime I do it since it doesn't "smell like him anymore", he'll go pee somewhere that's not his litter box and it's usually the guest bed where he does it, every time, it happens every time, it's at a point where we have to close off the guest room to him and have to retrain him to use his litter box, like when he's crying in front of the guest room door in the middle of the night we have to pick him up and physically put him in his box and low and behold he goes right away after that, lol. And no, there's no medical reason why he's doing it, no UTI or crystals, nothing like that, and he's only 7 1/2, so we can legitimately say it's old age reasons yet, it's only when we deep clean and fully replace his litter, lol, but we have to do it because the litter we use is plant based (I was getting respiratory problems from both clay and silica dust from other options) and plant based litter does decompose faster, hence why I'm more than sure his ear infection was caused by bacteria from his litter and then him scratching his ear.
Household cleaners turn our cats off so we use Feline Pine litter and empty and rinse their stainless steel box in hot water after each use. Barely line the box with litter and flush in parts with the hot water. Good luck with your kitty❤
A fav video ... 😂 great tips!! ❤❤
Yes true! I’ve tried almost everything you mention. The bags were good and easy to get out then the bags would fall and cat would fold it over after going lol. They even scratched the side of plastic from the top of it. I will try the stainless steel. I did have a Siamese cat. Her name was sugar. She favored your cat.
Clay clumping liter. I like this better than non clumping litter
May I say for odors I find-Sprinkle and Sweep very good for pet messes (Amazon), Sprinkle and Sweep spray (truthfully, my best companion-destroys smells, does not cover them up and Silver Works- sprays- for furniture, fabrics, Pets and shoes.
How did you do it again!?! Second video in a row that's right on time 😁 my daughter's cat recently stank up her box so bad I've spent DAYS trying to get rid of the smell! Thank you for this!
Also, just warn me now what the next one is about so I can try to avoid the associated disater this time? 😂
We use a tofu litter that is flushable. So that makes clean up really easy.
Your gorgeous fur baby looks like our beloved late 15-yr4 month old male Himalayan Siamese cat ❤❤❤
We use World's Best, have done for 3+ years. Looooove the lavender one. We tried a Rufus and Coco brand tofu but it was sooooo unbelievably dusty. I have a litter doormat rather than the whole thing, and a dedicated broom for quick tidies.
We also tried the Catmate siftnig setup with pine pellets, but being a neurodivergent household, I aaaaalways forgot to clean the catchment tray due to out-of-sight, out-of-mind, whereas clumps give a visual cue!
Clumps for the win - they definitely provide a more visual reminder to keep things tidy!
I use Swheat Scoop and love it. It's also flushable. :)
And you have reminded me I need to buy new boxes. I use the round Booda boxes with lids, and my cats ignore any other style. (Yes I have tried) The company at least claims it is primarily recycled plastic too. Didn't ever consider getting a liner though, thank you! My little stinker is quite skilled at leaving stains and it would be nice not to have to deal with that. Or bringing the entire pan down to the garage to dump monthly.
I used to flush my Swheat Scoop but it ended up horribly clogging my sewer line after about a year. We paid so much money to have the drain snaked by a company. They told us "someone flushed a ton of sawdust down your drain" but I knew it was the litter. Lesson learned!
I love Worlds Best litter with the lavender scent.
Should use unscented if it comes in that . Scent is bad for animals and humans alike .
We use fresh step multi cat litter, a litter genie, stainless scoop and sifters in all 3 cat pans for our 3 cats. I use the sifters because it makes the job fast and easy.
Thank you for the video! We trained our cat to use human toilet. This removed the litter issue for us 😅
Timely video! I was trying to switch my cat to a paper-based litter instead of the clay litter. The clay litter was heavy, dusty, and difficult to clean; it's also not very environmentally friendly, so I am looking for something more lightweight and compostable. However, switching to the paper is not going very well because my cat prefers being able to dig a hole for his waste, so the paper product doesn't satisfy that need for him. It was really good at absorbing urine and much better than the clay for the odour control, so we're trying to find a happy medium. I'll be switching to stainless steel boxes soon though, since the plastic ones we have need to be replaced and are actually too small for our cat! He's a big boy.
I used wood pellets for a while (great at absorbing urine odor) but my cats weren’t able to cover their business completely leading one to want to go outside the box. Now I’m back to clumping clay and my cats are very happy.
I use potty pads on the outside of my litter box, my cat has the habit peeing over the top. Her fav litter box is the robot litter box which we don't worry because of the pee guard, and the one with a low opening but high sides which has the potty pads. We also have a all high side need to jump inside version which she only uses if she has to.
I used World's Best for a long time but switched to Okocat so I could recycle the paperboard packaging. It clumps well but it tracks like crazy, so I am considering trying your tofu recommendation. My sister uses a different brand of tofu litter and likes it.
Pine pellets for pellet heaters are the best, so economical and no odour too. Soft on my cats paws too.
Pine pellets: making your cats' paws happy and your wallet even happier!
I use a walnut kitty litter . It works well
We have 2 large corner unit litter boxes with covers I keep in the laundry room. I scoop every day and totally clean out every 3-4 weeks outside and air dry. I use Scoop away 42 lbs from Costco and purchase when it’s on sale. I go Like 5 times during the sale to stock up !!
Yeess so happy for this 😅
YAY!!! A cat one!
I know right??! Thanks for tuning in! Melissa
Funny I found this tonight as I was looking for a stainless steel litter box today. I have a lot of cats. I use Dr Elsey’s Ultra clumping litter. It is fantastic at odor control.
I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your thoughts. It means a lot!
We love Aldi's cat litter. I put all the used litter into an empty bagel or 20oz store bread bags which are extremely strong and not puncture. I consume a lot of Thomas' Wheat Bagels , there are 6 bagels per package. Aldi has good quality white or wheat bread , 20oz packages.
I like Arm & Hammer™ Clump & Seal Slide best.
I currently use Scoop Away clumping litter, but sometimes it gets almost like cement. I am thinking of trying pine pellets.
I use a clumping wood pellet litter from okocat. I really love it and there’s hardly any smell
How’s the odor control and tracking?
The only litter I can use is Arm and Hammer Clump and Seal. I've tried crystal, wood chips, and everything in between but it's the only thing that reliably keeps the smell out and that my cats will use. Yes, it tracks, but my cats kick and track anything no matter what I do.
I use Arm & Hammer Slide. My cats like it.
Those stainless ones are pretty nifty. I never thought of plastic as porous tho. Anyway to answer your Q, I use "World's Best" in the green bag.
Thank you so much for this video! I use Arm and Hammer litter, plastic box with cover and clean regularly and still deal with the smell. Will definitely be looking into some of these recommendations. Love the stainless steel recommendation! Love your videos!
Pine pellets at litter ( 40 pound bags lasts 9 plus months $8)
Daily -Scoop the poop immediately ( into the litter genie )
Daily -Clean the litter ( removing the saw dust as that’s where they urinated )
Daily - rinse out water bowl and replace with fresh water
Daily -Vacuum ( I too don’t use a mat as it’s just one more thing to clean )
Weekly -clean the litter box with vinegar and water/ food bowl with dish soap
Liter mats are a must if you have a cat with problems with aim. Its better to take a mat outside to be cleaned after an "accident" than to try and scrub cat pee out of tile grout ... YUK!
Switched to clumping pine litter years ago for cat health, enviro, and natural odour/absorption benefits. ☺
Might switch to stainless steel litter box and scoop. Just wish they'd make them with a lower lip at one end so kittens and senior/physically challenged cats can access easily while minimizing dreaded tip-overs.
CA link to charcoal deodorizer bags seems to redirect to litter box product listing. Def interested in those.
If you have any advice on how to clean pet messes off bare (unsealed) concrete floors, that would be amazing.
Love your channel.
I use arm and Hammer dust free for my 2 cats and a extra large plastic litter pan.
I have all male cats and they like to pee over the box. I did switch to stainless steel boxes but keep them in old totes that I was using as their litter boxes. I use pelletized equine pellets.
I use a Purrified Air litter box air purifier along with Pretty Litter. Honestly, I sometimes forget to clean the box for several days.
I use this at Walmart and it works pretty well! Can I upload a pic ?
I'm concerned Molly might have issues getting into that big metal bin, since she's a senior kitty. I hope she will be able to make it, or if maybe she might need a small step to get into it. Before our Eva passed she started having issues getting into the box, and before you knew it she started peeing on the floor. There was nothing we could do for her though. :( Our pets are just not with us long enough.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Eva. It's a reminder to cherish every moment we have with our furry friends.
I have a senior cat and I turned a boot tray into a litter box for her. She was using it to pee in so we decided to turn it into a litter box for her.
@@michelledeehorticultrist very smart idea!
@@therealjenniferrr thank you! Anything to make it easier on my baby. She has her own pet steps and heating pad.
I use wood pellets from tractor supply. It’s 8 dollars for 40 pounds and it literally has a cat on the bag to use so I know it’s safe and he has no issues using it and lasts so much longer!!
I use Dr. Elsey's Ultra unscented litter.
I have a cat that is a high pisser so I bought a litter box from Modcat. I would really like the stainless steel one but I know he would aim over the edge onto the floor.
I use chick feed starter as kitty litter and it works like a charm. No tax … easy to scoop and inexpensive (in 20kg bags for $24.99) but I live in a place that sells such a product.
I use World's Best Cat Litter Lavender Scent and have for over 15 years. It's corn based based so, not harmful to my feline baby (she's 17). It clumps well. Before I knew any better and had my cat declawed, my vet recommended "Yesterday's News", which is rolled up newspapers. That is the most horrible litter, in my opinion. I think the idea of a stainless steel litter box is a good one. However, it's sides look very high with no drop in the front to facilitate easier entry. My baby is a bit arthritic so, I'm not sure that she could handle this.
Hi Melissa, any suggestions on cleaning cat trees? Rubber brushing can't seem to keep up with black short hair furry friends.
Upholstery wet vacuum and/or power washing? Deodorizing?
I have to change my litter every now and then. I find there is too much dust so I rotate three brands. I have a less dusty boy as a result. Oh and I use half of a cardboard box for side panels he sure likes to fling his back feet. I just change it out when it gets gross. We use a small rug from dollorama and it took care of the little rocks from when he steps out after litter use.
I have 3 kitties and I’ve also tried most of the litter on a market and landed on sanicat pure w oxyfi, only the one w oxyfi is good, not the other sanicat they are too dusty, so oxyfi is the best clumping non dusting litter by far, we’ve been using it for years in our litter robots , as these boxes can only use certain types of clumping litter
I use The World’s Best Cat Litter, yeah that’s the actual name. It’s corn based. It absorbs great without odors.
Also the dust control version has much lest dust!
@@musicryandave thanks for the tip!
I use the Breeze pellet system, but instead of using the bottom pullout tray with pee pads, I have the entire box without the drawer set inside my guest room bathtub so the urine falls through to the ceramic tub below. I rinse the pellets in the box and the tub itself out at least twice a day when I scoop, and scrub it at least every other day with Dawn Powerwash. The pellets that get outside the box gets washed to the drain and I can collect them and put them back in the box. The poops I scoop out can be dumped in the toilet and flushed.
Once a month, I dump the pellets into a small trash can and fill it with very hot water and 2 cups of salt. I let it sit for a couple days, stirring periodically, then dump the water using a dedicated strainer and refill again with hot water and salt two more times. Then I pour the water out and spread the pellets on a storage tub lid and let them bleach out and sanitize in the sun for a few days. The same day I washed the pellets, I clean out the box, the lower tray and the surround with very hot water and lysol. Then I rinse it out, dry it off, and leave it outside to bleach out and sanitize in the sun. I have two Breeze boxes and will use the second clean box and fresh pellets while the first one is being dried in the sun. I can generally get about 3 uses from each batch of pellets.
The whole system is much more cost effective, environmentally sound and better smelling than a regular box and doesn't track like clumping litter. That's why I'm not getting a litter robot--the litter still tracks and I am not having it. The mat I use is large and the pellts fit into the little pockets perfectly.
I like to get two bags at a time of Exquisicat Natural Paper Pellet Litter Fragrance Free.- 10 day odour control. It's great for low tracking, it's 99.9% dust free & more absorbent than clay. I don't get pine pellets because it states it can be hazardous to your health. I like that cleanup is easy. Because it's springtime I will clean the litter baskets outside and to sanitize more in the sun. This video was good to know a few more tips!! TU.
chronic pain = kitty poo poo club ftw
just need one box for two cats, these days, but started with two plastic, but they're a mess to clean and sanitize constantly. The stainless steel would be great if there was space to safely wash it and hose it down easily.
Never had a house smell like cats.
Also: rubber gloves, a mask, and a dog waste bag to manage the actual litter. 🤷
considered the ideas posted in the vid, and since bamboo is a crop, and it's stressful to consider the black box issues with production of domestic and intl crops.
Plus there's a wild amount of undesirable elements in various animal scat that standard home composters don't understand the mechanics of mitigating, also commercial composters discourage submission of housepet products.
Off to the groomer for a water bath (when the talons need clipping) and a nail trim. Feed only twice a day/Don't leave food out.
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I have 6 cats and 5 litterboxes. I use Worlds Best Cat litter mixed with Dr. Elsey's crystal attract
Would the Angry Orange work for mouse stink?! One got into my car on the farm - tried a few other things.
I buy Exquisicat Natural paper pellets, fragrance free 10 day odour control. It's low tracking. I don't but pine pellets because it's supposed to be hazardous to health? Since it's springtime i'll clean the litter boxes outside and to sanitize further in the sunlight.
I have 5 indoor cats and 6 litter boxes.I use pine pellets.