@@haleemamoin7868 I think they were just saying that adopting a pet is a commitment to seriously think about before hand, and shouldn't be seen the same as a disposable toy.
@@haleemamoin7868 yep definetely, just wanted to point that out :) I just heard about some shelters which even don't allow ppl to adopt at christmas time
For all the people that worry about the smell: Get a litter locker (or something similar) and scoop mornings, midday, and evenings. I have basically no smell, although I have two open top litter boxes in a small-ish apartment (placed in the bathroom and the toilet room, I keep the doors opened except I'm in there). I also use a plant-based litter ("cats's best"), which smells like hay when the cats used the box and dug around. Can highly recommend. Also, if you can, please consider placing the litter boxes somewhere kind of central in your home and use an open top one (where kitty can easily jump in and out, like the litter locker one), as that is the closest they can get to their natural habits. Peeing is a way to mark their territory, so when the litter box is central and they (NOT you) can smell it, they know they are home and feel safe. Highly recommend Jackson Galaxy's videos on this!
Pine pellets!! I haven't used them yet because I'm still finishing off my walnut litter but a 40lb bag is only $6.50!! And the pellets turn into sawdust from the cat pee and they're of course compostable. There's some great videos on RUclips talking about them.
When I lived in the UK, my husband and I used to bring one of our cats up to his parents house for visits. It is a four hour car journey, and Chairman Miaow was great. We kept him out of his cat carrier and let him roam the car. We also put a litter box in the back where he could use it if needed. He was the best.
I live in an apartment with a teeny 6 lb cat and 2 big dogs (one is my roommates, one is mine). We had to figure out a solution to keep the dogs out of the cat food and litter. I ended up taking the door off of my walk-in closet and replacing it with a baby/pet gate that has a small door in the bottom where kitty can go in and out. I keep the litter box in my closet (yes, really!), covered and in it's own corner "cubby" area, and I scoop it once per day. I also keep those baking soda odor eliminators near the box and change them every two weeks. I've never had a problem with a smell on my clothes or in the closet. Food is on a tray on top of my dresser to cut down on spillage. It's worked perfect for us! Dogs can't get into things they shouldn't, and my cat has a safe haven when she doesn't feel like being bothered by my puppy!
I’ve always bought “World’s Best” cat litter! Even in my tiny apartment, I felt like it contained the smell. I’m now in a house, but the cat’s litter box is in our guest washroom (after many attempts to relegate it to the laundry room) and as far as we can tell, there’s no smell! They have a lavender scent which is lovely, and I also regularly buy their unscented one. They also have a special formula for multiple cats. You can find it at Canadian Tire! 👍
Loved this one! We keep one of our litter boxes in the bathroom (with the vent always on) and the other one tucked in an open closet. You're supposed to have n+1 litter boxes in ur house (where n = number of cats)
I use pine. It’s $5 for a 20 lb bag at the tractor stores. It can also be flushed because it melts with liquor into saw dust. We keep the box in the hall closet with door cracked open.
Lottie is precious! I have 4 kittycats myself, and couldn't live without my litter-robot open-air 3. Game changer. I'll be moving into a tiny house in around 6mths, and had them incorporate a special cupboard for it (underneath a partial dropped platform beside my lofted bedroom), which opens into the bathroom. No litterbox in this girls tiny house kitchen! I also ordered components for a wall play system for my beasties, which are coming from several places, including MyZoo Japan (if you're in Canada, you need to order directly from Amazon Japan and the shipping is admittedly extremely expensive, but it's worth it IMHO for the Luna and Star, and they will actually help you navigate doing this via their FaceBook page, wonderful customer service). Also, ordered pieces from 3 different Etsy shops in Russia, the Ukraine, and the US, that include a long bridge, a cloud with a see-through clear acrylic dish bed, and paw shaped steps with sisal. Even chose a tiny house model with them in mind (the Heritage by Summit Tiny Homes of B.C.). It has a bay window that juts out over the trailer tongue, giving them the ultimate cat bird seat.
I actually never thought of traveling with my cat! How interesting. I never knew people traveled with cats. I just learned something new today!! Thanks!
Got my kitten (now grown cat) while on a road trip, so that's all she knew. I never stopped taking her places in my car. She's a small adult cat and likes to lay around the back of my neck. Crazy. She's definitely a travel'in cat! I walk toward the door with my keys...she's right there wondering where we are going next!
This is absolutely adorable. I wish my cats were travelling cats! I want to try taking them out to a nearby park or something (I don't have the friendliest neighbourhood so I've forced them to be indoor cats since two of them got poisoned and unfortunately one didn't survive), do you have any tips for me? Sorry about the long context and question!
@@ayyaz.4864 Thanks for the comments :). I would start by sitting with one cat at a time in the car -- don't start the car/go anywhere, just be with them one at a time in the car. Let them (individually) get used to the idea of being in the car...for several weeks. Then, put them in the car together, again, don't start the car or go anywhere. Just be with them in the car. After a few weeks when they are comfortable with the idea, start the car, but don't go anywhere. Let them get used to the feeling and sound of the car starting and idling...then after a few more weeks drive some, maybe around the block...you get it: build on each change so their anxiety is lessened. That's how I would attempt it: what do you think?
@@twilde3754 Thank you SO much for replying. This is such a great tip!! I didn't even think about easing them into getting used to being in the car, still let alone moving! I think they do associate being in the car = going to the vets, and I thought taking them to different destinations by car might help them overcome that fear but in retrospect, your perspective is a lot more logical! I will definitely try your suggestions because one of them loved hopping into the car when we got home (albeit only from our street to the garage haha) when they were still outdoor cats. Again, thank you kindly! You and your cat have a blessed day!
Cats best cat litter helps absorb smells as does scooping regularly. We also have a Levoit air purifier on the counter above the litter box which really helps as well!
I have the litter box that is disguised as a plant. I bought it on Amazon, but I've also seen it on Chewy. It's in the living room, because I have a small 1 bedroom apartment, so at least it's a little camouflaged.
My friend’s cat was quite the little traveler when he was a kitten! He would spend a week at a time at my place and was very adaptable! He even met a bunch of our other friends at a party and sat on the couch with them! A very social cat!
So, a few things: Litter boxes in smaller/confined areas with limited ventilation will create more dust and odor. If you have a space under a window, that is your best option because dust and odor will go out. For odor, look for air neutralizers. Deoderizers mask smells--neutralizers absorb. Baking soda is your best friend, but do not put in the litter box as some cats can have a reaction to their paws. For people wanting nice furniture---vets can put on 'caps', that cover your cat's claws. This makes them dull and that limits damage to furniture. It is also not difficult to clip your cats claws if you are comfortable with animals. Have your vet teach you how. :) For older/younger cat combinations, make sure both kitties have their own space. I had two senior kitties and my Mom had to stay with me to recover from surgery with her kitten. My place isn't huge, but it had enough space to allow her kitten to romp and play and my two to enjoy their senior time.
Litter box location! I live in a small, one bedroom apartment and I tried this solution which worked really well. I took the doors off my bathroom vanity and placed a litter mat to line the bottom of the cabinet. I put two open boxes inside, along with an auto febreez sprayer and my litter genie. I installed a tension rod with curtains to cover the entrance which helps with the small and litter tracking. Any additional litter tracked out gets caught on my bathmat which I then just shake into the trash. I did just start using pine litter though and it is life changing!! Doesn’t smell AT ALL and you only have to scoop the solid waste.
The game changer for me was a Litter Genie Plus, purchased on Amazon. It works like a Diaper Genie for kids, only this one is for cat poop...amazingly easy to use and literally no smell. We buy good clumping litter at the grocery store, usually whatever is on sale, and just clean the cat box several times daily.
I travelled with my cat (9 at the time) and large dog (5 at the time) across Canada, twice! The cat had never travelled before so I was worried but she was amazing! During breaks on drive days she walked on her leash with the dog and used her litter box outside. She stayed in many hotels and was left alone in them because I had to walk the dog. She was a delight to housekeeping staff and seemed to love being with us. After moving into our new apartment the dog and I were packing up for a camping trip and the cat tried to come with us! She's hooked on travel!
Getting older cats from a shelter instead of a kitten really helps with the over populated sanctuaries. Also, if you can, adopt a cat that is a few years older than the kitten, at the same time as the kitten, so there's no stress on the very elderly cat for playing, etc, as it may change the personality and temperament of the elderly cat, making their last years unpleasant. Having 2 other cats nearer in age can let the Granny cat get involved if she wants. ♥
I had a cat that loved car rides. She liked to stand on my lap and look out the window as I drove (which made people do a double take as they drive by 😂).
My litter alternative is wood pellets, commonly used as horse bedding. It’s super inexpensive at stores like Fleet and Farm. ($6.50 for 40lbs! Lasts for months) The wood pellets turn to sawdust after getting wet; it’s easy to clean using a sifting litter box. Also, it doesn’t smell like litter, it has a woodsy smell up close, even with all the kitty gifts in it. I came across this idea on RUclips.
I use wood pellets too.I'll never go back to litter. I live in a small space, and I keep the litter box in my bedroom. I figure that gives me the most "incentive" to keep it clean. I scoop it each time I see she has used the litter box. After all, I flush each time. Why would I want less for my feline companion?
I live in a 600sq ft 1 bedroom in SF with my hubby & 2 cats. We have a hallway about 2 feet by 4ish ft. one side is the door to the garage, one side is the door to the bathroom, one side is the door to a closet, and then the last side is the open door to the living room/kitchen. Long story, but our upstairs neighbor actually parks in the garage on the side our door goes out to, so we don't access the garage that way. That's where we put our huge 2 kitty sized litter box, blocking that door. It's out of the way, you only see it if you're going to the bathroom your self. It's worked thus far for us!
My family uses arm n hammer multi cat. I recently moved out and I dont smell it when I come home, and when the cats come out of the box their butts smell fresh and clean.
I haven't tried the tofu litter, but I feel the same life-changing effects since switching to pine litter! I use a sifting litter box and only have to buy litter every few months or so since I can find a huge bag meant for horse bedding at my local farm/garden store for $6! Plus, it's pine so it naturally smells good!
(for cat door solutions for Apts scroll down) My cat Oliver (who passed a year ago) was my ESA and traveled by plane and car with me 😊 when he was still a baby I made sure to get him used to wearing a cat halter/leash (they are different from dogs), his crate for the car and the one for the airplane were always out for him to lie on and he had a special travel sweater and blanket. So when I put the halter on him with his sweater, he knew it was time to travel and it kinda acted like an anxiety blanket for him the first year. He also learned to not use the "litter box" when we traveled after the first year. Usually I put his halter and sweater on, he'd go use the litter and then we'd pack up and go and once those came off, he'd use the litter box again. He did amazing! When we drove he knew he had to stay in his crate until it was a smoother, straight ride and when we arrived to gas stations or rest stops, he knew to climb back into the crate. He had a leash to seat belt attachment. On the plane he would have to get his paws swabbed so we got him used to us touching his paws (we do that anyway so we can have him used to the vet checking his paws and claws) so he was used to me having to take him out of the airplane cat carrier. We used the blanket to help with anxiety when traveling so he always had a "home spot" when I traveled that he felt safe in or on other than his crates. I had three cats one point, Oliver and my twin cats so I had one in the bathroom, one in my brother's bathroom and two outside on the balcony. We bought a screen door attachment that fits into standard screen doors for about $50. It allowed for them to access the balcony freely and kept bugs out and the apt warm/cool. A friend bought the same thing for her sliding door for her closet to keep her dog from the litter box because the door is too small for him!
Whenever I bring my cat on a plane I usually give him a melatonin treat (specifically made for cats). It doesnt make him sleep but just helps him relax enough so if there is turbulence or something, he doesnt get too stressed. And I also usually let him chill in the seat next to me so hes not stuck under the seat the whole time.
I travel with my cat all the time! At least 1-2 times a week and she travels so well. Start them young and they’ll get used to it. I would also add, make sure they feel safe while they’re in their carrier, keep the bumps and movement to a minimum while your going back and forth from your car to your destination. And for the hot months, get some ice packs or frozen water bottles to help them cool off.
I use Oko Cat cat litter that is made from trees that were naturally fallen down. No dust or oder. Also I live in a 424 square feet condo and turned my pantry into a cat room.
Loved this video. I have 4 cats. I keep my litter boxes in the garage. They have a cat door so they can go in and out as they please. Before I had a house with a garage I kept it in the bathtub because I never used it.
Katie Ingram we had a cat and a dog. My dog was a beautiful black lab and my cat was Himalayan Blue Point ( a gorgeous and tiny white beauty.) We kept the litter box in the bathtub as well so that my dog could not get at it. It was a covered with a door.
Hi Alexandra, so my husband and I live in a small house and we have a small cat, I have a igloo style cat box and it works great for smells and for litter. We keep ours in the closet of my bedroom when guests are over and in the guest room closet when it's just us. It works because of the cover and it doesn't smell! Thanks for the video
My favourite litter is arm and hammer clump and seal (I refuse to use non clumping), and it's dust free, but litter still gets everywhere (box is in dining room of my tiny apartment). My kitty is 3, and he travels in the car with me all the time, he sits in his carrier with the door open on my lap, he visits my parents (who have 4)0 all the time and they all get along well. He is AMAZING in the car (2hrs max)
I’m totally open to trying new litter if what I’m using now doesn’t work out. I’ve already tried at least a dozen types, brands, and systems. Currently, what I’m using works: Ever Clean Extra Strength - Unscented, Clumping; Litter Genie (when emptying the box); Gorilla Grip Premium litter mat; and a Hamilton Beach TruAir Pet air purifier. My cats’ little gifts to the world can make your eyes water. For the first time in two freakin’ years I can’t smell a thing, even standing right next to the box.
Rachel Hutton I loved that system (and the pine smell!) Unfortunately, my cats didn’t. 🤣 I think that whole system is perfect, though, and thank you for your suggestion! Just know that I’m so green that you can use it!
One perfect rose awww what a bummer!! I was honestly afraid my cats wouldn’t take to it as the litter tray system was expensive 😱 but the saving on litter has more than made up for it. Hope your system continues to work well for you 😊
Heads up, bringing Lottie to England won't really be possible just for visits. Because England is an island there is no rabies there. Even vaccinated cats require a 6 month quarantine to enter the country. My aunt moved to England a few years ago and went through the process with her 2 cats.
In regards to couches, Suede is also very good for cat owners (or a very thick faux suede). It's soft, comfortable, and durable. Plus, if they somehow manage to penetrate the suede, the natural elasticity of the suede tends to synch up around the hole on its own, making it hard to find. But, it's so thick that the cats will most likely not be able to penetrate it in the first place. If they are like my cats, it's so comfortable that they will just want to sleep on it as apposed to clawing at it. 😂
Thanks for the stylish litter box link. I have...5 cats...yes....so my house is small as in two bedroom two bath...one thousand square foot...two litter boxes...cleaned...continuously.
I also have 5 cats, two of them are allowed to go outside but they keep coming in when it's time to pee it's ridiculous ahah. I keep my two litter boxes inside the bathtub, we don't use it and this way when they decide to throw the litter outside the box I don't find all the way to my kitchen.
Technically tofu litter are made from soy bean residue left after making tofu, not from tofu itself. As many have commented, pine pellets are the best in odour elimination. If it weren't for the necessity to change to a sifter-type litter box, I would have continued using it.
i use pine pellets from tractor supply - excellent value for cat litter. my litter trays are ikea's large white recycle bin with lid. a 5/6-in hole is cut at one corner of the lid and the remainder of the lid is perforated in a grid pattern using a drill. my cats took a while to adjust to the pine, but no more smell and no more scratched hardwood floors (still in need of repair).
I got a litter box enclose off Wayfair with a side entry and keep it in my den beside my desk. You’d never know to look at it that it was the litter box. It also helps to manage the litter a lot. When I go to clean the litter box I use a handheld vacuum to clean up anything she’s kicked out.
One note: when taking your pet in a car , please provide a pet safe restraint...whether belt or carrier type...just as you would for a child. People typically forget that in case of car accident an unprotected pet can be seriously hurt.
I live in the UK I have two cats who are about 6- not entirely sure as I adopted them! I love the catsan smart pack litter as they have an absorbent layer as part of the tray liner, it’s so easy convenient and doesn’t smell at all! I have a cat flap and they go out a lot as I live in the countryside but one of my cats is a princess and won’t go out when it’s wet or cold!
I have a huge Maine coon and his litter tray lives in the bath tub. I agree about the age too. I got my Maine coon when my first small cat was 10. Maine coon spent a lot of time trying to hang round her neck and was so much bigger than her that she was a little overwhelmed by him. X
I used to have a poodle who hated the car. He would cry as soon as he realised that he was going in the car. He was an older dog and was not used to travel at all. He was a city dog and one I brought him with me to may dad's. My dad lives in the middle of the woods and it gets very dark at night. The dog didn't like to be outside when it was dark... He was definitely an odd dog. But I still loved him.
I use pine pellet horse bedding for cat litter! Turns to sawdust when wet. No smell. And it’s 5.99 for a 40lb bag available at tractor supply in the US.
I use a walnut based litter called Naturally Fresh and I really like it, I always scoop every morning and there is no smell. I also use an open top litter box. I have a 13 1/2 year old male kitty, and a 4 1/2 year old black female kitty, they seem to get along just fine, he often grooms her, and they lay on the same bench and she likes to be as near to him as she can, I got her when she was about two years old. I keep their litter box in the extra bathroom, that is just the half bath and so far it's working just fine, I'm thinking when I get my back porch expanded this next year I will put the litter box back their with a special spot designed just for the litter box. Thanks for this video, Lottie is just so dang cute, see you soon, bye for now.
Your kitties are beautiful. I have one cat, Frankie, and I don't use cat litter. I toilet trained Frankie. I feel that this is a healthier way of living with a cat, but not just for me. Some litters are unhealthy for the cat as well. I didn't teach him how to flush but I really don't mind flushing the toilet several times a day, rather than dealing with cat litter.
The litter robot is our best friend! It cleans itself after each cat uses it, it's enclosed, and we only need to empty it about once a week! We do have a little maze set up in front of the entrance to minimize the litter flinging that happens when the cats exit the box. We keep it in our bedroom closet.
Our all time favorite litter has been the Arm & Hammer Naturals. It's made of wood fibers. No dust. No smell even when I forget to scoop the box for a day. Right now, our litter box is sitting in a corner in our hallway, but we're planning a trip to Ikea to get a cabinet to make a litterbox hide. I'll just cut a hole in the side and mount a cat-flap. Lottie was not having it lol. Just done.
I have a Litter Robot, got it last year. It is big but man, LIFE CHANGING. In combination with World's Best which is a biodegradable litter too. I live in a one bed flat but I'm lucky to have a utility space so it lives in there. Honestly, best investment I've ever made in relation to the cats. Eye wateringly expensive but worth saving for. Tracking is an issue but I picked up a door mat from Ikea, the second least expensive I think it was and it's more effective than actual litter mats sold at pet stores.
I have two rescue cats. I sprinkle arm and hammer baking soda in the bottom every couple of days. I purchased a Littermaid box about 4 years ago because I was away for my job. It senses when the cat leaves the box and rakes the litter and dumps into a covered compartment. I empty the compartment every couple of days and change receptacles every two weeks. There's no smell. I keep it in the bathroom. I use dust-free, clay free litter. I've read that dusty litters may cause respiratory issues in cats. I feed all-natural food, no preservatives and there is a difference in poo odors.
I’m not a fan of cats, I don’t have a cat, I’m actually allergic to cats... and yet here I am watching this video 🤷🏻♀️ Lottie low key is the cutest feline I’ve ever seen tho🙊
We have a linen closet in the bathroom so we cut a hole in the bottom cabinet door and the littler box is in there. My dad even installed a motion sensor light for her 😂. The smell is contained in the cabinets it works so well! For renters you could get a different cabinet door so you could cut a hole in it and then when you move out you could put the original door back.
We use big bags of pine pellets from Canadian Tire or Home Depot, they’re about $7 per 20lb bag, they’re used as a fire starter but we got several recommendations from friends and it. Works. So. Well.
And because we have a bunny we keep the pets separated during the day when we’re at work so the litter box is actually in our bedroom. But with the pine pellets there is literally no smell
To avoid smell just empty it, at least two times a day. I have a open litter box and in the bathroom, I empty it whenever I seen my cat has used it. If I forget she will tell me quickly, she’s a clean classy lady and does not like the smell same as me. Cats hide their business for a reasons - they do not want it to smell. So the litter box in our home does not smell at all. I used wood pellets for a while and you could flush it down the toilet, that was a plus though my cat does like to hide things better so I converted to regular clay litter for her sake.
I use the Tidy Cats Breeze system sold at Petsmart. A little expensive but well worth it. The box (with top or not) has a top area and a lower tray where the pee separates from the poo. It certainly keeps the odor at bay. You change the litter every 3-4 weeks and change the pee pads every few days. It is a wonderful system compared to the rock litter I used to use. Always sweeping. Now there are only a few pellets that escape but not many. My cat loves it and ensures I scoop it every day.
Favourite litter : Cloud Control by arm and hammer. Lower priced than alternative litter materials. But not the cheapest. But, I think it's worth it BC there is no dust at all, clumps good, and has a mild pleasant scent. Place to put litter box : I keep them in the bathroom. I got the corner boxes and find them easier to quickly clean and see the mess over a litter box with a top. I clean them about 3-4 times a day. Basically, whenever there is mess. Does not smell like cat in my apartment. Also, the Litterlocker is a life saver. Perfect for apartments, it's a separated litter garbage can. Empty a couple times a week and keep the smells contained.
The Furrytail Glow House litter box changed my tiny apartment life! It’s similar to the igloo but has a gorgeous pitched roof design and a slightly bigger turning space for chonky kitties. It works for my big fluffy butt Persian Bambi so it might be a good option for Harriet? I also love that it has a front access door and a pullout tray so you dont have to disassemble the whole thing for cleanup. Theres even a little draw that stores the included scoop and little dustpan brush. I’ve also been using Tofu litter, its a game changer right?! I found a Japanese brand called Michu that has an unscented original version as well as fun “flavours” that come in different scents and matching colors which dont smell too overpowering. Bambi is currently using the Peach because I loved that its pink! One bag lasts a month so I try to pick up a couple when they’re on sale for around $12 AUD
BTW - my two cats are quite large and they don't fit in a regular cat little box, so i bought a baby bathtub at a thrift store for a few dollars and it works great. They really needed the extra length:-)
I use litter paper made from newspaper that's similar to the pine kind, it's non clumping and disintegrates when it gets wet. I keep my litter box in the pantry because it's literally the only place in my apartment big enough but not super out in the open (like in the middle of the kitchen or living room).
I use either Garfield litter or scoop wheat litter. They are both flushable. Because they are flushable I put my litter box right next to the toilet. I have one of those too entry Iris litter boxes. It is my perfect system for 2 cats in a 800sq ft apt!!
Sustainably yours! Super underrated but it’s made of cassava and corn so biodegradable not dusty. I can’t smell anything and it clumps really fast. It is pricy but I would not use any other litter. If you’re looking for another flushable biodegradable alternative, Only Natural Pet Grass seed litter is amazing as well.
I keep my litter box in the bathtub. I use World's Best Cat Litter - the best non-smelling litter I've found so far and not very expensive. It's septic friendly so I flush the waste in the toilet and since the litter box is stored in the tub, it usually means less tracking in my small apartment and any granules are easily cleaned out of the tub. When guests come over I can just keep the shower curtain pulled over so you can't see the box. I have very little storage space with zero extra room in the rest of my apartment for a litter box so this is the best solution I could find - and honestly, when I eventually move somewhere larger, I will continue to do it.
I love Tidy Cats with Febreze! Every time I change the litter or add more it actually smells really nice, and it traps the smell really well. It's been a life-changing litter, as I always keep my cat's litter box in my bedroom. You can't even tell it's there.
I switched to using pine pellet litter and it seriously changed everything! No smell, much less mess, and it's about $6 for a giant bag. I learned about it from a RUclipsr called Becky Marshall Design.
I keep my litter box in an ikea sink cabinet that was DIYed to also act as an entryway table. We just put a piece of wood on top of the unit to act as the table top, and cut a hole in the side for the cats to go in and out. You can paint it or decorate the unit any way which is great, and the litterbox stays inside the bottom of the cabinet.
We have a nice futon couch/bed wood all around. My cats don't scratch it. I have the peeing problem over the cat box. I can't find a tall litter box that's not cover. Love watching your show.
Microfiber, also called microsuede, ultrasuede or faux suede, is one of the most popular materials used on sofas and chairs. The density of the material gives it the ability to stand up to a cat's paws, which also tends to make it less appealing to scratch on.
Glad to hear that Marty is in a good home. I was worried about him! I also keep my little box in a closet in my bedroom. We scoop it everyday or more often if my Hatti girl makes a stinky! It works for me and for her. She also is very big, so I have a large open litter box. She has never scratched on my furniture because when she was young and started that, I would lightly squirt her with water. The really gets their attention. And i make sure she has a scratch box she likes. So 8 years now I have had her and no scratched furniture.
I have three cats, so 4 litter boxes. I use silica sand and doesn't smell at all, we'll only at the same moment they make their things. I clean them twice a day and change the whole sand and wash the trays quite often, when needed. They all have lids with a swing door. I keep one in the powder room, one in the kitchen and two outside in a balcony that has a cat door so they can go out and in whenever they want to. I live in a 90 square metres (969 square feet) flat and we have plenty of room for all of us, although for some reason I always wake up in the edge of the bed and one or two of my cats cuddled up very close to me. They are all rescued cats. Greetings from Spain.
Any suggestions for a kitten whose favorite pastime is playing with/digging in plants (real or fake)? My poor plants are not happy, but I don’t want to leave my apartment plantless, you know?
Marley put accents in the dirt or a small fence/cage around it. You can create a pretty trellis etc...They think it’s a litter box = fun to play in...If it’s uncomfortable or no room for digging it’s not as fun...
the top entering litter box was a life-saver for a while. I had the largest size and it definitely did the job of keeping litter off the ground as well as looking cute. I recently had to buy a normal hooded litter tray though because my 10-month-old kitten (who is 12 lbs) got too big for it and required more space to move around. I plan on still using it for his sister though because she's a lot smaller.
i travel with my cat, mostly to carmel ca. as it is very pet friendly. i also use a stroller for those trips. she is totally secure, can see everything and is happy shopping, strolling and eating out.
How do you keep your home clean (prevent fur build up) when you have a lot of things out on display, on surfaces and on the floor? I ask because I'm lazy and hate having to move things and spend a long time cleaning.
My kitty travels with me basically twice every 3-4 months, we only travel for about 4 hours at a time. We have been traveling like this for 3 years now (she turns 3 in April, she's been a travel kitty since day 1), but just these last 2 times she has pooped in her carrier, which she has never done. The first time it was because she got sick, and i think it is she recognized that when she got sick the first time, she got to ride the rest of the way on my lap. So i think she did it the second time on purpose, cause as soon as I took her out of her carrier, she climbed into my lap and fell asleep... Not sure what I'm gonna do with her if she does it again lol
Good tips! Wonder why you have not reported on wall shelving for cats? Jackson Galaxy is the cat guy on youtube who explains about that. Lottie would really dig it, Harriette not, as she is a ground level hunter Maine coon type cat (and also due to her age). And there are many very creative cat runs built close to ceilings, that circle rooms and cats love!
We use heating wood pellets for litter. I've made custom boxes to act as a sitter box. My cats are annoying that they dig so aggressively that they kick the pellets out but not as much as usual pellets. It doesn't smell worse then regular litter and as long as they cover their poop, it does mask the scents real good.
I flew to Sweden from the US with my cats when I moved. We got the lid to like a printer paper box and flattened the corners. We would line it with a grocery bag. And carry a gstorade bottle filled with litter. Worked pretty well.
I use Arm and Hammer lightweight unscented, I vacuum every other day but I don’t smell anything. I use an extra large hooded litter box that I’ll be getting rid of because I’m buying litter once a month to keep it at 3-4 inches. I keep everything for my cat in the home office.
Swheat Scoop for litter! It's like 40 bucks for 36 lb and it's made of wheat, so you can flush it down the toilet. If you shovel it every day or two it doesn't smell, and there's no dust! It's also readily available in store and it's on Amazon! I live in a studio apt so very limited on space for a litter box.. and it sounds silly but I have an open litterbox with handles and I keep it in my bathtub. It's like an oval shape not rectangular and I have a little plastic mat that catches the litter at the "entrance". I just carry it in and out of the bathtub to shower. It's great cause I can flush the litter that gets out of the box down the drain and it's never blocked it!
When I lived in a smaller home, I kept the litter box in the bathroom. Now that I'm in a bigger home, it's in the basement. Each time I clean out the litter box, I add a box of corn starch with the new litter. It cuts down on odor & stickiness. The kitten got so big!
If you are taking your cats on long car rides try a large dog crate. We have 2 cats that we bring from Ottawa to Toronto when we go to visit family over holidays. A large dog crate lets them have a lotter box, food and a little more room to stretch their legs. It also lets them see out the car windows which our cats like :)
I have 2 extra large Modkat litter boxes.... one can be a top or a front entry ..... I love them. They look great and both of my British shorthair cats fit in them.....lol. I have one in the dining room ( we rarely use that room ) and one at the top of the stairs.... perfect locations. We use a corn based flushable litter. Also the better quality higher protein food, the less smell in the box.... seriously. A raw diet is great!
I use the cat litter by naturally fresh thats made from walnut shells. I originally switched to it because i got a kitten who has respiratory issues so i needed a litter that was less dusty but i ended up really loving the litter! It's not amazing for keeping smells concealed but does a better job than the clay litter i was using before and i love that it's eco friendly. I have three cats and i consider it pretty affordable for me!
I use Modkat litter box with World’s Best Litter (made from corn. My very first non-clay litter to try,) and you’re going to hate this... I place it in my dining area. I firmly believe Jackson Galaxy when he says litter boxes need to be in socially significant spaces for cats to feel like they truly belong and are wanted in homes. Clean the litter box daily, and you won’t smell it at all.
This time of the year, Christmas time, loads of cats/kittens are adopted. Please consider getting your new pets from a shelter. Save a life this year!
yes!
or even better, don't get an animal as a present. there are so many pets going back to shelters after the Christmas Season :(
@@k.v.8335 better the shelter than on the streets😥
@@haleemamoin7868 I think they were just saying that adopting a pet is a commitment to seriously think about before hand, and shouldn't be seen the same as a disposable toy.
@@gidgetgetscrafty yes I see now what it meant is true people think they're momentary objects sadly
@@haleemamoin7868 yep definetely, just wanted to point that out :) I just heard about some shelters which even don't allow ppl to adopt at christmas time
For all the people that worry about the smell: Get a litter locker (or something similar) and scoop mornings, midday, and evenings. I have basically no smell, although I have two open top litter boxes in a small-ish apartment (placed in the bathroom and the toilet room, I keep the doors opened except I'm in there). I also use a plant-based litter ("cats's best"), which smells like hay when the cats used the box and dug around. Can highly recommend.
Also, if you can, please consider placing the litter boxes somewhere kind of central in your home and use an open top one (where kitty can easily jump in and out, like the litter locker one), as that is the closest they can get to their natural habits. Peeing is a way to mark their territory, so when the litter box is central and they (NOT you) can smell it, they know they are home and feel safe. Highly recommend Jackson Galaxy's videos on this!
Pine pellets!! I haven't used them yet because I'm still finishing off my walnut litter but a 40lb bag is only $6.50!! And the pellets turn into sawdust from the cat pee and they're of course compostable. There's some great videos on RUclips talking about them.
Pine pellets are great! Just be sure they're kiln dried. Otherwise the oil in the pine is toxic to cats.
@@melaniekulig9413 Thanks, good to know! The ones I plan to pick up are labelled as safe to use as litter. :)
Love the pine pellets!! so economical!
Love the cost/sustainability of pine, but my pretentious cat wouldn't use it.
I use pine pellets too
When I lived in the UK, my husband and I used to bring one of our cats up to his parents house for visits. It is a four hour car journey, and Chairman Miaow was great. We kept him out of his cat carrier and let him roam the car. We also put a litter box in the back where he could use it if needed. He was the best.
I even traveled by plane with my fluffy boys.
I live in an apartment with a teeny 6 lb cat and 2 big dogs (one is my roommates, one is mine). We had to figure out a solution to keep the dogs out of the cat food and litter.
I ended up taking the door off of my walk-in closet and replacing it with a baby/pet gate that has a small door in the bottom where kitty can go in and out. I keep the litter box in my closet (yes, really!), covered and in it's own corner "cubby" area, and I scoop it once per day. I also keep those baking soda odor eliminators near the box and change them every two weeks. I've never had a problem with a smell on my clothes or in the closet. Food is on a tray on top of my dresser to cut down on spillage.
It's worked perfect for us! Dogs can't get into things they shouldn't, and my cat has a safe haven when she doesn't feel like being bothered by my puppy!
In the warmer months I take my cat to the beach with me! People love taking pictures with him.
I’ve always bought “World’s Best” cat litter! Even in my tiny apartment, I felt like it contained the smell. I’m now in a house, but the cat’s litter box is in our guest washroom (after many attempts to relegate it to the laundry room) and as far as we can tell, there’s no smell! They have a lavender scent which is lovely, and I also regularly buy their unscented one. They also have a special formula for multiple cats. You can find it at Canadian Tire! 👍
Loved this one! We keep one of our litter boxes in the bathroom (with the vent always on) and the other one tucked in an open closet. You're supposed to have n+1 litter boxes in ur house (where n = number of cats)
I use pine. It’s $5 for a 20 lb bag at the tractor stores. It can also be flushed because it melts with liquor into saw dust. We keep the box in the hall closet with door cracked open.
Lottie is precious! I have 4 kittycats myself, and couldn't live without my litter-robot open-air 3. Game changer. I'll be moving into a tiny house in around 6mths, and had them incorporate a special cupboard for it (underneath a partial dropped platform beside my lofted bedroom), which opens into the bathroom. No litterbox in this girls tiny house kitchen! I also ordered components for a wall play system for my beasties, which are coming from several places, including MyZoo Japan (if you're in Canada, you need to order directly from Amazon Japan and the shipping is admittedly extremely expensive, but it's worth it IMHO for the Luna and Star, and they will actually help you navigate doing this via their FaceBook page, wonderful customer service). Also, ordered pieces from 3 different Etsy shops in Russia, the Ukraine, and the US, that include a long bridge, a cloud with a see-through clear acrylic dish bed, and paw shaped steps with sisal. Even chose a tiny house model with them in mind (the Heritage by Summit Tiny Homes of B.C.). It has a bay window that juts out over the trailer tongue, giving them the ultimate cat bird seat.
I actually never thought of traveling with my cat! How interesting. I never knew people traveled with cats. I just learned something new today!! Thanks!
Got my kitten (now grown cat) while on a road trip, so that's all she knew. I never stopped taking her places in my car. She's a small adult cat and likes to lay around the back of my neck. Crazy. She's definitely a travel'in cat! I walk toward the door with my keys...she's right there wondering where we are going next!
This is absolutely adorable. I wish my cats were travelling cats! I want to try taking them out to a nearby park or something (I don't have the friendliest neighbourhood so I've forced them to be indoor cats since two of them got poisoned and unfortunately one didn't survive), do you have any tips for me? Sorry about the long context and question!
@@ayyaz.4864 Thanks for the comments :). I would start by sitting with one cat at a time in the car -- don't start the car/go anywhere, just be with them one at a time in the car. Let them (individually) get used to the idea of being in the car...for several weeks. Then, put them in the car together, again, don't start the car or go anywhere. Just be with them in the car. After a few weeks when they are comfortable with the idea, start the car, but don't go anywhere. Let them get used to the feeling and sound of the car starting and idling...then after a few more weeks drive some, maybe around the block...you get it: build on each change so their anxiety is lessened. That's how I would attempt it: what do you think?
@@twilde3754 Thank you SO much for replying. This is such a great tip!! I didn't even think about easing them into getting used to being in the car, still let alone moving! I think they do associate being in the car = going to the vets, and I thought taking them to different destinations by car might help them overcome that fear but in retrospect, your perspective is a lot more logical! I will definitely try your suggestions because one of them loved hopping into the car when we got home (albeit only from our street to the garage haha) when they were still outdoor cats. Again, thank you kindly! You and your cat have a blessed day!
Cats best cat litter helps absorb smells as does scooping regularly. We also have a Levoit air purifier on the counter above the litter box which really helps as well!
I have the litter box that is disguised as a plant. I bought it on Amazon, but I've also seen it on Chewy. It's in the living room, because I have a small 1 bedroom apartment, so at least it's a little camouflaged.
What is the name of this litter box, I need this for my tiny apartment
@@TaylorStrutton Good Pet Stuff Hidden Litter Box. It definitely looks like a fake plant, but people don't notice the litter box right away.
This is what I'm planning on doing for my new kitty. We have zero space so a disguised box will be perfect
I have this. They love it and its a good disguise.
I have the same litter box! I purchased it from Chewy.
My friend’s cat was quite the little traveler when he was a kitten! He would spend a week at a time at my place and was very adaptable! He even met a bunch of our other friends at a party and sat on the couch with them! A very social cat!
So, a few things: Litter boxes in smaller/confined areas with limited ventilation will create more dust and odor. If you have a space under a window, that is your best option because dust and odor will go out. For odor, look for air neutralizers. Deoderizers mask smells--neutralizers absorb. Baking soda is your best friend, but do not put in the litter box as some cats can have a reaction to their paws. For people wanting nice furniture---vets can put on 'caps', that cover your cat's claws. This makes them dull and that limits damage to furniture. It is also not difficult to clip your cats claws if you are comfortable with animals. Have your vet teach you how. :) For older/younger cat combinations, make sure both kitties have their own space. I had two senior kitties and my Mom had to stay with me to recover from surgery with her kitten. My place isn't huge, but it had enough space to allow her kitten to romp and play and my two to enjoy their senior time.
Litter box location!
I live in a small, one bedroom apartment and I tried this solution which worked really well.
I took the doors off my bathroom vanity and placed a litter mat to line the bottom of the cabinet. I put two open boxes inside, along with an auto febreez sprayer and my litter genie. I installed a tension rod with curtains to cover the entrance which helps with the small and litter tracking. Any additional litter tracked out gets caught on my bathmat which I then just shake into the trash.
I did just start using pine litter though and it is life changing!! Doesn’t smell AT ALL and you only have to scoop the solid waste.
The game changer for me was a Litter Genie Plus, purchased on Amazon. It works like a Diaper Genie for kids, only this one is for cat poop...amazingly easy to use and literally no smell. We buy good clumping litter at the grocery store, usually whatever is on sale, and just clean the cat box several times daily.
I travelled with my cat (9 at the time) and large dog (5 at the time) across Canada, twice! The cat had never travelled before so I was worried but she was amazing! During breaks on drive days she walked on her leash with the dog and used her litter box outside. She stayed in many hotels and was left alone in them because I had to walk the dog. She was a delight to housekeeping staff and seemed to love being with us. After moving into our new apartment the dog and I were packing up for a camping trip and the cat tried to come with us! She's hooked on travel!
I don’t own a cat but here I am 😂❤️
Why is she frickin’ adorable ❣️🐱🥰 I couldn’t get enough❗️😌
Getting older cats from a shelter instead of a kitten really helps with the over populated sanctuaries. Also, if you can, adopt a cat that is a few years older than the kitten, at the same time as the kitten, so there's no stress on the very elderly cat for playing, etc, as it may change the personality and temperament of the elderly cat, making their last years unpleasant. Having 2 other cats nearer in age can let the Granny cat get involved if she wants. ♥
I had a cat that loved car rides. She liked to stand on my lap and look out the window as I drove (which made people do a double take as they drive by 😂).
My litter alternative is wood pellets, commonly used as horse bedding. It’s super inexpensive at stores like Fleet and Farm. ($6.50 for 40lbs! Lasts for months) The wood pellets turn to sawdust after getting wet; it’s easy to clean using a sifting litter box. Also, it doesn’t smell like litter, it has a woodsy smell up close, even with all the kitty gifts in it. I came across this idea on RUclips.
I use wood pellets too.I'll never go back to litter. I live in a small space, and I keep the litter box in my bedroom. I figure that gives me the most "incentive" to keep it clean. I scoop it each time I see she has used the litter box. After all, I flush each time. Why would I want less for my feline companion?
I live in a 600sq ft 1 bedroom in SF with my hubby & 2 cats. We have a hallway about 2 feet by 4ish ft. one side is the door to the garage, one side is the door to the bathroom, one side is the door to a closet, and then the last side is the open door to the living room/kitchen. Long story, but our upstairs neighbor actually parks in the garage on the side our door goes out to, so we don't access the garage that way. That's where we put our huge 2 kitty sized litter box, blocking that door. It's out of the way, you only see it if you're going to the bathroom your self. It's worked thus far for us!
My family uses arm n hammer multi cat. I recently moved out and I dont smell it when I come home, and when the cats come out of the box their butts smell fresh and clean.
Honestly of all the ones I've used I also find the arm&hammer to be really good with odor control. I use the double duty.
I haven't tried the tofu litter, but I feel the same life-changing effects since switching to pine litter! I use a sifting litter box and only have to buy litter every few months or so since I can find a huge bag meant for horse bedding at my local farm/garden store for $6! Plus, it's pine so it naturally smells good!
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My cat Oliver (who passed a year ago) was my ESA and traveled by plane and car with me 😊 when he was still a baby I made sure to get him used to wearing a cat halter/leash (they are different from dogs), his crate for the car and the one for the airplane were always out for him to lie on and he had a special travel sweater and blanket. So when I put the halter on him with his sweater, he knew it was time to travel and it kinda acted like an anxiety blanket for him the first year. He also learned to not use the "litter box" when we traveled after the first year. Usually I put his halter and sweater on, he'd go use the litter and then we'd pack up and go and once those came off, he'd use the litter box again. He did amazing!
When we drove he knew he had to stay in his crate until it was a smoother, straight ride and when we arrived to gas stations or rest stops, he knew to climb back into the crate. He had a leash to seat belt attachment. On the plane he would have to get his paws swabbed so we got him used to us touching his paws (we do that anyway so we can have him used to the vet checking his paws and claws) so he was used to me having to take him out of the airplane cat carrier. We used the blanket to help with anxiety when traveling so he always had a "home spot" when I traveled that he felt safe in or on other than his crates.
I had three cats one point, Oliver and my twin cats so I had one in the bathroom, one in my brother's bathroom and two outside on the balcony. We bought a screen door attachment that fits into standard screen doors for about $50. It allowed for them to access the balcony freely and kept bugs out and the apt warm/cool. A friend bought the same thing for her sliding door for her closet to keep her dog from the litter box because the door is too small for him!
Whenever I bring my cat on a plane I usually give him a melatonin treat (specifically made for cats). It doesnt make him sleep but just helps him relax enough so if there is turbulence or something, he doesnt get too stressed. And I also usually let him chill in the seat next to me so hes not stuck under the seat the whole time.
I travel with my cat all the time! At least 1-2 times a week and she travels so well. Start them young and they’ll get used to it. I would also add, make sure they feel safe while they’re in their carrier, keep the bumps and movement to a minimum while your going back and forth from your car to your destination. And for the hot months, get some ice packs or frozen water bottles to help them cool off.
I use Oko Cat cat litter that is made from trees that were naturally fallen down. No dust or oder. Also I live in a 424 square feet condo and turned my pantry into a cat room.
I usually try not to comment in people's appearances, but your natural hair looks really cute.
Loved this video. I have 4 cats. I keep my litter boxes in the garage. They have a cat door so they can go in and out as they please. Before I had a house with a garage I kept it in the bathtub because I never used it.
Katie Ingram we had a cat and a dog. My dog was a beautiful black lab and my cat was Himalayan Blue Point ( a gorgeous and tiny white beauty.) We kept the litter box in the bathtub as well so that my dog could not get at it. It was a covered with a door.
Hi Alexandra, so my husband and I live in a small house and we have a small cat, I have a igloo style cat box and it works great for smells and for litter. We keep ours in the closet of my bedroom when guests are over and in the guest room closet when it's just us. It works because of the cover and it doesn't smell! Thanks for the video
My favourite litter is arm and hammer clump and seal (I refuse to use non clumping), and it's dust free, but litter still gets everywhere (box is in dining room of my tiny apartment). My kitty is 3, and he travels in the car with me all the time, he sits in his carrier with the door open on my lap, he visits my parents (who have 4)0 all the time and they all get along well. He is AMAZING in the car (2hrs max)
I’m totally open to trying new litter if what I’m using now doesn’t work out. I’ve already tried at least a dozen types, brands, and systems. Currently, what I’m using works: Ever Clean Extra Strength - Unscented, Clumping; Litter Genie (when emptying the box); Gorilla Grip Premium litter mat; and a Hamilton Beach TruAir Pet air purifier. My cats’ little gifts to the world can make your eyes water. For the first time in two freakin’ years I can’t smell a thing, even standing right next to the box.
One perfect rose I’m currently using pine litter and a sifting system, if you’ve not tried that. It’s working well for me 😊
Rachel Hutton I loved that system (and the pine smell!) Unfortunately, my cats didn’t. 🤣 I think that whole system is perfect, though, and thank you for your suggestion! Just know that I’m so green that you can use it!
One perfect rose awww what a bummer!! I was honestly afraid my cats wouldn’t take to it as the litter tray system was expensive 😱 but the saving on litter has more than made up for it. Hope your system continues to work well for you 😊
Heads up, bringing Lottie to England won't really be possible just for visits. Because England is an island there is no rabies there. Even vaccinated cats require a 6 month quarantine to enter the country. My aunt moved to England a few years ago and went through the process with her 2 cats.
Lottie is the cutest! I love watching the two of you together - she was obviously adopted by the right person!!
In regards to couches, Suede is also very good for cat owners (or a very thick faux suede). It's soft, comfortable, and durable. Plus, if they somehow manage to penetrate the suede, the natural elasticity of the suede tends to synch up around the hole on its own, making it hard to find. But, it's so thick that the cats will most likely not be able to penetrate it in the first place. If they are like my cats, it's so comfortable that they will just want to sleep on it as apposed to clawing at it. 😂
Thanks for the stylish litter box link. I have...5 cats...yes....so my house is small as in two bedroom two bath...one thousand square foot...two litter boxes...cleaned...continuously.
I also have 5 cats, two of them are allowed to go outside but they keep coming in when it's time to pee it's ridiculous ahah.
I keep my two litter boxes inside the bathtub, we don't use it and this way when they decide to throw the litter outside the box I don't find all the way to my kitchen.
Technically tofu litter are made from soy bean residue left after making tofu, not from tofu itself.
As many have commented, pine pellets are the best in odour elimination. If it weren't for the necessity to change to a sifter-type litter box, I would have continued using it.
i use pine pellets from tractor supply - excellent value for cat litter. my litter trays are ikea's large white recycle bin with lid. a 5/6-in hole is cut at one corner of the lid and the remainder of the lid is perforated in a grid pattern using a drill. my cats took a while to adjust to the pine, but no more smell and no more scratched hardwood floors (still in need of repair).
I got a litter box enclose off Wayfair with a side entry and keep it in my den beside my desk. You’d never know to look at it that it was the litter box. It also helps to manage the litter a lot. When I go to clean the litter box I use a handheld vacuum to clean up anything she’s kicked out.
One note: when taking your pet in a car , please provide a pet safe restraint...whether belt or carrier type...just as you would for a child. People typically forget that in case of car accident an unprotected pet can be seriously hurt.
I live in the UK I have two cats who are about 6- not entirely sure as I adopted them! I love the catsan smart pack litter as they have an absorbent layer as part of the tray liner, it’s so easy convenient and doesn’t smell at all! I have a cat flap and they go out a lot as I live in the countryside but one of my cats is a princess and won’t go out when it’s wet or cold!
I have a huge Maine coon and his litter tray lives in the bath tub. I agree about the age too. I got my Maine coon when my first small cat was 10. Maine coon spent a lot of time trying to hang round her neck and was so much bigger than her that she was a little overwhelmed by him. X
Yeah, all my furniture is velvet, so my cats can't damage them, they don't like that texture.
I used to have a poodle who hated the car. He would cry as soon as he realised that he was going in the car. He was an older dog and was not used to travel at all. He was a city dog and one I brought him with me to may dad's. My dad lives in the middle of the woods and it gets very dark at night. The dog didn't like to be outside when it was dark... He was definitely an odd dog. But I still loved him.
I live in a one bedroom apartment and have a bench with a hidden cat box and I have loved it. :)
I use pine pellet horse bedding for cat litter! Turns to sawdust when wet. No smell. And it’s 5.99 for a 40lb bag available at tractor supply in the US.
I use a walnut based litter called Naturally Fresh and I really like it, I always scoop every morning and there is no smell. I also use an open top litter box. I have a 13 1/2 year old male kitty, and a 4 1/2 year old black female kitty, they seem to get along just fine, he often grooms her, and they lay on the same bench and she likes to be as near to him as she can, I got her when she was about two years old. I keep their litter box in the extra bathroom, that is just the half bath and so far it's working just fine, I'm thinking when I get my back porch expanded this next year I will put the litter box back their with a special spot designed just for the litter box. Thanks for this video, Lottie is just so dang cute, see you soon, bye for now.
I have that same Old Navy dress...love it!
Your kitties are beautiful. I have one cat, Frankie, and I don't use cat litter. I toilet trained Frankie. I feel that this is a healthier way of living with a cat, but not just for me. Some litters are unhealthy for the cat as well. I didn't teach him how to flush but I really don't mind flushing the toilet several times a day, rather than dealing with cat litter.
The litter robot is our best friend! It cleans itself after each cat uses it, it's enclosed, and we only need to empty it about once a week! We do have a little maze set up in front of the entrance to minimize the litter flinging that happens when the cats exit the box. We keep it in our bedroom closet.
Our all time favorite litter has been the Arm & Hammer Naturals. It's made of wood fibers. No dust. No smell even when I forget to scoop the box for a day.
Right now, our litter box is sitting in a corner in our hallway, but we're planning a trip to Ikea to get a cabinet to make a litterbox hide. I'll just cut a hole in the side and mount a cat-flap.
Lottie was not having it lol. Just done.
I have a Litter Robot, got it last year. It is big but man, LIFE CHANGING. In combination with World's Best which is a biodegradable litter too. I live in a one bed flat but I'm lucky to have a utility space so it lives in there. Honestly, best investment I've ever made in relation to the cats. Eye wateringly expensive but worth saving for. Tracking is an issue but I picked up a door mat from Ikea, the second least expensive I think it was and it's more effective than actual litter mats sold at pet stores.
Marbles - my part Siamese - and I head to Lowes or the pet store once a week! Just to walk around. And yes. He walks on a leash!
I love that you named your new kitty Lottie. I have a Lotte who is like 10,000 cats, in that she is a child.
I have two rescue cats. I sprinkle arm and hammer baking soda in the bottom every couple of days. I purchased a Littermaid box about 4 years ago because I was away for my job. It senses when the cat leaves the box and rakes the litter and dumps into a covered compartment. I empty the compartment every couple of days and change receptacles every two weeks. There's no smell. I keep it in the bathroom. I use dust-free, clay free litter. I've read that dusty litters may cause respiratory issues in cats. I feed all-natural food, no preservatives and there is a difference in poo odors.
I’m not a fan of cats, I don’t have a cat, I’m actually allergic to cats... and yet here I am watching this video 🤷🏻♀️
Lottie low key is the cutest feline I’ve ever seen tho🙊
We have a linen closet in the bathroom so we cut a hole in the bottom cabinet door and the littler box is in there. My dad even installed a motion sensor light for her 😂. The smell is contained in the cabinets it works so well! For renters you could get a different cabinet door so you could cut a hole in it and then when you move out you could put the original door back.
We use big bags of pine pellets from Canadian Tire or Home Depot, they’re about $7 per 20lb bag, they’re used as a fire starter but we got several recommendations from friends and it. Works. So. Well.
And because we have a bunny we keep the pets separated during the day when we’re at work so the litter box is actually in our bedroom. But with the pine pellets there is literally no smell
To avoid smell just empty it, at least two times a day. I have a open litter box and in the bathroom, I empty it whenever I seen my cat has used it. If I forget she will tell me quickly, she’s a clean classy lady and does not like the smell same as me. Cats hide their business for a reasons - they do not want it to smell. So the litter box in our home does not smell at all. I used wood pellets for a while and you could flush it down the toilet, that was a plus though my cat does like to hide things better so I converted to regular clay litter for her sake.
I use the Tidy Cats Breeze system sold at Petsmart. A little expensive but well worth it. The box (with top or not) has a top area and a lower tray where the pee separates from the poo. It certainly keeps the odor at bay. You change the litter every 3-4 weeks and change the pee pads every few days. It is a wonderful system compared to the rock litter I used to use. Always sweeping. Now there are only a few pellets that escape but not many. My cat loves it and ensures I scoop it every day.
Favourite litter : Cloud Control by arm and hammer. Lower priced than alternative litter materials. But not the cheapest. But, I think it's worth it BC there is no dust at all, clumps good, and has a mild pleasant scent.
Place to put litter box : I keep them in the bathroom. I got the corner boxes and find them easier to quickly clean and see the mess over a litter box with a top. I clean them about 3-4 times a day. Basically, whenever there is mess. Does not smell like cat in my apartment. Also, the Litterlocker is a life saver. Perfect for apartments, it's a separated litter garbage can. Empty a couple times a week and keep the smells contained.
The Furrytail Glow House litter box changed my tiny apartment life! It’s similar to the igloo but has a gorgeous pitched roof design and a slightly bigger turning space for chonky kitties. It works for my big fluffy butt Persian Bambi so it might be a good option for Harriet? I also love that it has a front access door and a pullout tray so you dont have to disassemble the whole thing for cleanup. Theres even a little draw that stores the included scoop and little dustpan brush.
I’ve also been using Tofu litter, its a game changer right?! I found a Japanese brand called Michu that has an unscented original version as well as fun “flavours” that come in different scents and matching colors which dont smell too overpowering. Bambi is currently using the Peach because I loved that its pink! One bag lasts a month so I try to pick up a couple when they’re on sale for around $12 AUD
BTW - my two cats are quite large and they don't fit in a regular cat little box, so i bought a baby bathtub at a thrift store for a few dollars and it works great. They really needed the extra length:-)
I use litter paper made from newspaper that's similar to the pine kind, it's non clumping and disintegrates when it gets wet. I keep my litter box in the pantry because it's literally the only place in my apartment big enough but not super out in the open (like in the middle of the kitchen or living room).
The Breeze litter system is great!
I use either Garfield litter or scoop wheat litter. They are both flushable. Because they are flushable I put my litter box right next to the toilet. I have one of those too entry Iris litter boxes. It is my perfect system for 2 cats in a 800sq ft apt!!
Sustainably yours! Super underrated but it’s made of cassava and corn so biodegradable not dusty. I can’t smell anything and it clumps really fast. It is pricy but I would not use any other litter. If you’re looking for another flushable biodegradable alternative, Only Natural Pet Grass seed litter is amazing as well.
I keep my litter box in the bathtub. I use World's Best Cat Litter - the best non-smelling litter I've found so far and not very expensive. It's septic friendly so I flush the waste in the toilet and since the litter box is stored in the tub, it usually means less tracking in my small apartment and any granules are easily cleaned out of the tub. When guests come over I can just keep the shower curtain pulled over so you can't see the box. I have very little storage space with zero extra room in the rest of my apartment for a litter box so this is the best solution I could find - and honestly, when I eventually move somewhere larger, I will continue to do it.
I love Tidy Cats with Febreze! Every time I change the litter or add more it actually smells really nice, and it traps the smell really well. It's been a life-changing litter, as I always keep my cat's litter box in my bedroom. You can't even tell it's there.
what happened to the orange tiger cat you had? an old video had 'harriet' & an orange tabby in it
now I see this white puff kitty
Same question, he was Marty, hope he's ok
I switched to using pine pellet litter and it seriously changed everything! No smell, much less mess, and it's about $6 for a giant bag. I learned about it from a RUclipsr called Becky Marshall Design.
Pine needles are toxic to cats and PineSol cleaner damages their kidneys. How can litter made from pine be safe for cats?
I keep my litter box in an ikea sink cabinet that was DIYed to also act as an entryway table. We just put a piece of wood on top of the unit to act as the table top, and cut a hole in the side for the cats to go in and out. You can paint it or decorate the unit any way which is great, and the litterbox stays inside the bottom of the cabinet.
We have a nice futon couch/bed wood all around. My cats don't scratch it. I have the peeing problem over the cat box. I can't find a tall litter box that's not cover. Love watching your show.
Microfiber, also called microsuede, ultrasuede or faux suede, is one of the most popular materials used on sofas and chairs. The density of the material gives it the ability to stand up to a cat's paws, which also tends to make it less appealing to scratch on.
Also: how to hold a Cat to the camera, so that she will hit you 🤭
Glad to hear that Marty is in a good home. I was worried about him! I also keep my little box in a closet in my bedroom. We scoop it everyday or more often if my Hatti girl makes a stinky! It works for me and for her. She also is very big, so I have a large open litter box. She has never scratched on my furniture because when she was young and started that, I would lightly squirt her with water. The really gets their attention. And i make sure she has a scratch box she likes. So 8 years now I have had her and no scratched furniture.
I have three cats, so 4 litter boxes. I use silica sand and doesn't smell at all, we'll only at the same moment they make their things. I clean them twice a day and change the whole sand and wash the trays quite often, when needed. They all have lids with a swing door. I keep one in the powder room, one in the kitchen and two outside in a balcony that has a cat door so they can go out and in whenever they want to. I live in a 90 square metres (969 square feet) flat and we have plenty of room for all of us, although for some reason I always wake up in the edge of the bed and one or two of my cats cuddled up very close to me. They are all rescued cats. Greetings from Spain.
Any suggestions for a kitten whose favorite pastime is playing with/digging in plants (real or fake)? My poor plants are not happy, but I don’t want to leave my apartment plantless, you know?
Marley put accents in the dirt or a small fence/cage around it. You can create a pretty trellis etc...They think it’s a litter box = fun to play in...If it’s uncomfortable or no room for digging it’s not as fun...
the top entering litter box was a life-saver for a while. I had the largest size and it definitely did the job of keeping litter off the ground as well as looking cute. I recently had to buy a normal hooded litter tray though because my 10-month-old kitten (who is 12 lbs) got too big for it and required more space to move around. I plan on still using it for his sister though because she's a lot smaller.
i travel with my cat, mostly to carmel ca. as it is very pet friendly. i also use a stroller for those trips. she is totally secure, can see everything and is happy shopping, strolling and eating out.
How do you keep your home clean (prevent fur build up) when you have a lot of things out on display, on surfaces and on the floor? I ask because I'm lazy and hate having to move things and spend a long time cleaning.
Boy, has she grown!
The litter of my dreams is wood bbq pellets! its like 6$ a bag from canadian tire! paired with a strainer type litter box its amazing.
My kitty travels with me basically twice every 3-4 months, we only travel for about 4 hours at a time. We have been traveling like this for 3 years now (she turns 3 in April, she's been a travel kitty since day 1), but just these last 2 times she has pooped in her carrier, which she has never done. The first time it was because she got sick, and i think it is she recognized that when she got sick the first time, she got to ride the rest of the way on my lap. So i think she did it the second time on purpose, cause as soon as I took her out of her carrier, she climbed into my lap and fell asleep... Not sure what I'm gonna do with her if she does it again lol
Good tips! Wonder why you have not reported on wall shelving for cats? Jackson Galaxy is the cat guy on youtube who explains about that. Lottie would really dig it, Harriette not, as she is a ground level hunter Maine coon type cat (and also due to her age). And there are many very creative cat runs built close to ceilings, that circle rooms and cats love!
We use heating wood pellets for litter. I've made custom boxes to act as a sitter box. My cats are annoying that they dig so aggressively that they kick the pellets out but not as much as usual pellets. It doesn't smell worse then regular litter and as long as they cover their poop, it does mask the scents real good.
I flew to Sweden from the US with my cats when I moved. We got the lid to like a printer paper box and flattened the corners. We would line it with a grocery bag. And carry a gstorade bottle filled with litter. Worked pretty well.
I use Arm and Hammer lightweight unscented, I vacuum every other day but I don’t smell anything. I use an extra large hooded litter box that I’ll be getting rid of because I’m buying litter once a month to keep it at 3-4 inches. I keep everything for my cat in the home office.
Swheat Scoop for litter! It's like 40 bucks for 36 lb and it's made of wheat, so you can flush it down the toilet. If you shovel it every day or two it doesn't smell, and there's no dust! It's also readily available in store and it's on Amazon!
I live in a studio apt so very limited on space for a litter box.. and it sounds silly but I have an open litterbox with handles and I keep it in my bathtub. It's like an oval shape not rectangular and I have a little plastic mat that catches the litter at the "entrance". I just carry it in and out of the bathtub to shower. It's great cause I can flush the litter that gets out of the box down the drain and it's never blocked it!
When I lived in a smaller home, I kept the litter box in the bathroom. Now that I'm in a bigger home, it's in the basement. Each time I clean out the litter box, I add a box of corn starch with the new litter. It cuts down on odor & stickiness. The kitten got so big!
World's Best Cat Litter is my cats and my favorite...I was skeptical but it really is great and flushable... and I keep it next to the toilet.
If you are taking your cats on long car rides try a large dog crate. We have 2 cats that we bring from Ottawa to Toronto when we go to visit family over holidays. A large dog crate lets them have a lotter box, food and a little more room to stretch their legs. It also lets them see out the car windows which our cats like :)
I have 2 extra large Modkat litter boxes.... one can be a top or a front entry ..... I love them. They look great and both of my British shorthair cats fit in them.....lol. I have one in the dining room ( we rarely use that room ) and one at the top of the stairs.... perfect locations. We use a corn based flushable litter. Also the better quality higher protein food, the less smell in the box.... seriously. A raw diet is great!
I use the cat litter by naturally fresh thats made from walnut shells. I originally switched to it because i got a kitten who has respiratory issues so i needed a litter that was less dusty but i ended up really loving the litter! It's not amazing for keeping smells concealed but does a better job than the clay litter i was using before and i love that it's eco friendly. I have three cats and i consider it pretty affordable for me!
I use Modkat litter box with World’s Best Litter (made from corn. My very first non-clay litter to try,) and you’re going to hate this... I place it in my dining area. I firmly believe Jackson Galaxy when he says litter boxes need to be in socially significant spaces for cats to feel like they truly belong and are wanted in homes. Clean the litter box daily, and you won’t smell it at all.
I use Yesterday's News which is made of paper pellets. No dust but it is a bit expensive.