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2 alternatives to plastic litter trays

2 alternatives to plastic litter trays (thinking of health and environment)

PoC avatarPosted on January 2, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 2, 2023

This is a quick note about the possibility of bacteria and other pathogens being harboured in plastic litter trays. Quite a lot is spoken about bacteria being harboured in plastic feeding bowls. The recommendation for feeding bowls is to buy … continue reading…

Posted in cat litter box | Tagged cat hazards, cat health care, cat litter tray, cat products, environment, hazards, pathogens, plastic pollution | Leave a reply
Child of 7 cleans litter box successfully and leaves things tidy

Should a child clean the cat litter box?

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2022

Should a child clean the cat litter box? It depends 😃. Hardly an answer. But it depends on: The age of the child How well they have been trained to do the task Whether they take precautions. My gut feeling … continue reading…

Posted in cat litter box | Tagged cat litter tray, cats and children, children, education, litter boxes, parents | Leave a reply
Litter-Robot 3 Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box

The robotic cat litter box that looks like a cement mixer and is adored by users

PoC avatarPosted on July 16, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 16, 2022

The Litter Robot 3 looks like a high-tech cement mixer and damn, it works like a cement mixer. I think the inventors got their ideas for the device from watching cement mixers! Enough of cement mixers. They come with stairs … continue reading…

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The most common cat behavior problem is depositing urine and/or poop outside of the litter box for one reason or another

Do cats prefer open or covered litter boxes?

PoC avatarPosted on January 7, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 7, 2022

You’re going to buy a litter box and you want to know whether you should buy one which is open or covered. This is my advice. Twenty-eight cats participated in a study. The scientists concluded that: “Overall, there was no … continue reading…

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Ceramic litter boxes don't need replacing regularly as they do not harbour bacteria

How often should you replace your cat’s litter box itself rather than the litter inside it?

PoC avatarPosted on April 21, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 21, 2021

I have been very specific in the question in the title because Google might be unsure about the article’s content. To be absolutely clear it’s about the possible need to change the litter box itself after a certain period of … continue reading…

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Cat upends litter tray

Cat litter catastrophe! Cat upends litter tray.

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 21, 2021

This is a cat litter catastrophe and it’s pretty clear right away why it happened. This young tabby cat positioned himself on the edge of the tray which levered the tray up and over chucking the contents onto the hard … continue reading…

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Making you own cat litter box from clear plastic tote storage box

Is this clear plastic DIY cat litter box better than commercially manufactured ones?

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2020

This is a video by a really competent American woman on how to make your own cat litter box out of a clear plastic tote storage container. I’m very impressed with her DIY skills. She claims that her box is … continue reading…

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cat uses litter tray

Are cats inhaling micro-plastics from plastic litter trays?

PoC avatarPosted on October 20, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2020

Background It is emerging that micro-plastics are a major international hazard to the health of people and wildlife. Tiny particles of plastic are shed by clothing during washing which find their way to the oceans and anywhere else. I’m sure … continue reading…

Posted in cat litter box | Tagged cat hazards, cat litter, cat litter tray, hazards, Litter Box, litter boxes, microplastics, plastic pollution | 2 Replies

Should I get a covered litter box?

PoC avatarPosted on September 18, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 26, 2022

The general consensus is that you should not get a covered litter box. Although I can’t say that the answer is clear cut and one hundred percent definite. It depends on the circumstances, and the personal preferences of the cat’s … continue reading…

Posted in cat litter box | Tagged cat health, cat health care, cat litter, cat litter odor, cat litter tray, cat poop, cat products, covered cat litter boxes, Litter Box, litter boxes, peeing | 2 Replies
Cove cat litter tray

A beautiful cat litter box for environmentally concerned people

PoC avatarPosted on January 16, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 16, 2020

This is a Kickstarter project from Tuft + Paw. They have created Cove, a great looking cat litter box. It is made of recycled toxin-free plastic. The design is impeccable and functional. The video covers the ground so I won’t … continue reading…

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10 litter box tips

10 Cat Litter Box Tips

PoC avatarPosted on July 16, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 16, 2019

Here are 10 tips regarding cat litter boxes from the celebrated Cat Daddy aka Jackson Galaxy. They are nicely thought out but essentially common sense for most thoughtful cat guardians. There should be one litter box per cat in the … continue reading…

Posted in cat litter box | Tagged cat litter tray, jackson galaxy, Litter Box, litter boxes
How often should I clean the cat litter tray?

Don’t sanitize your cat’s litter box by cleaning it too often

PoC avatarPosted on March 5, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 5, 2019

People ask, how often should I clean the cat litter box? This leads me to questions of territorial markers to find the answer. A domestic cat’s litter box should smell to a certain extent. It’s a good thing from a … continue reading…

Posted in cat litter box | Tagged cat behavior, cat litter tray, home ranges, human to cat relationship, territorial | 1 Reply
Maine Coon kitten

How do kittens know where the litter box is?

PoC avatarPosted on November 4, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 4, 2017

Kittens normally don’t need training to find and use the litter tray because it will be the only usable and suitable surface in the human home for a kitten to use as a toilet. They’ll find it. Just make sure it is accessible and private.

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Automatic litter box

Automatic Litter Boxes: An Answer to a Cat Guardian’s Prayers?

PoC avatarPosted on November 8, 2016 by Jo SingerNovember 8, 2016

Whenever I am chatting with friends who are as equally passionate about cats as I am, I find that after the kitty “bragging” discussions are all said and done our conversations invariably turn into those about the pros and cons … continue reading…

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Where should I put the cat litter box?

PoC avatarPosted on June 7, 2016 by Michael BroadJune 7, 2016

You might also ask “where should I not put the cat litter box?” And then go from there. Would you like to eat and sleep next to your toilet? When you take a train you don’t head for the toilet … continue reading…

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