Should a child clean the cat litter box?
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...
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26 facts about ‘inappropriate elimination’
Here are 26 facts about the classic domestic cat behavioural problem, namely ‘inappropriate elimination’. It is a problem which has been widely discussed and in-depth. I believe that a succinct presentation on the topic...
Foul ammonia odour exposes homes where there are too many cats
I’m reminded by a story from California that it is the foul ammonia smell emanating from homes in which there are too many cats which always exposes these homes to the authorities because at...
How often should you replace your cat’s litter box itself rather than the litter inside it?
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...
Cat litter catastrophe! Cat upends litter tray.
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...
Is this clear plastic DIY cat litter box better than commercially manufactured ones?
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....
Cat scratches litter box walls and digs a lot
A query about a domestic cat scratching her litter box walls may also be part of a general enquiry about why their cat is digging in their litter substrate too much. It looks like...
Are cats inhaling micro-plastics from plastic litter trays?
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...
Should I get a covered litter box?
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...
Litter box smell in a small apartment?
People are asking how you deal with litter box smells a small apartment. There are not a lot of options if we are honest. And I am going to use common sense, as I...
A beautiful cat litter box for environmentally concerned people
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...
Man has 15 cats, 22 litter boxes and no smell. Here’s how he did it.
This man is smart and he loves cats more than humans. He is a property developer. His name is Peter Cohen. He lives in a splendid California home. It looks like a tropical paradise....
10 Cat Litter Box Tips
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...
Cat smart enough to make his own litter tray when access to his was barred
This is a cute little story which really could be told in one sentence and one photo but I have expanded on it as this form of cat behaviour is interesting. The cat’s owner...
Do cats need their own litter box?
Do cats need their own litter box? I would say yes cats do (in general) but I am going to refer to and defer to Jackson Galaxy for his input on this important topic....
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