Generally, pellet litter won’t hurt your cat’s paws. However, senior cats, large cats, declawed cats, and cats with a variety of other medical conditions may have extra-sensitive paws. For them, a litter with a finer texture is recommended — even if your cat doesn’t show any signs of discomfort. Some Cats Will Experience Pain with … Read more
Let’s be honest, nothing you do will make your litter box smell good. But that doesn’t mean it can’t smell less bad. When properly managed, pine pellets are among the best types of cat litter at controlling odor. 1. Sift Pine Pellets Daily When wet, pine pellets break down into sawdust that traps moisture and … Read more
Wood pellet cat litter has a mild, natural smell, best described as warm and earthy. Pine pellets will smell crisp and sweet, like Christmas pine trees. Cedar pellets smell woodsy and smoky, like pencil shavings. The exact scent will vary depending on the type of wood. Their mild, natural scent and natural antimicrobial properties place … Read more
You should have a litter box on every floor of your home. Upstairs, downstairs, in the basement — any level your cat can reach. This gives them easy access to a litter box at all times. In multi-cat homes, it can help prevent resource guarding and other territorial behavior. Reduce Territorial Behavior with a Litter … Read more
It’s not recommended to keep your cat’s litter box in the kitchen. There are dangers associated with the pathogens found in cat waste, which can spread during cleaning or use. Plus, your cat may not be comfortable using the litter box when the kitchen’s busy. 3 Reasons Not to Keep a Litter Box in the … Read more
A litter box should not be placed on carpet, at least as long as you have an option. Tracked litter and litter dust can spread harmful pathogens that will thrive in carpeting. Urine and ammonia odors are difficult, if not impossible, to remove from carpet and rugs. But in reality, it’s not always possible to … Read more
If your cat won’t use pellet litter, there are a few ways to encourage them to. Make sure the litter box is clean and welcoming. Try moving the litter box to a quieter location. Place some used litter in the box to make it smell more familiar to them. If your cat is new to … Read more
Reducing our plastic consumption is key to reducing our carbon footprint and stopping climate change. Unfortunately, cleaning our cat’s litter box creates a lot more plastic waste than most of us realize. Here are five ways to dispose of cat poop without using plastic bags (or using a lot less): The Problem with Plastic Plastic … Read more
When comparing paper, pine, or wood pellet litter vs clumping litter, pellets are a much safer choice. Clumping agents like sodium bentonite pose health risks to cats and humans alike. Non-clumping pellets are a safe, eco-friendly alternative to clay cat litter. Clumping litter may be harmful to your cat Clumping agents are designed to bind … Read more
Cleaning the litter box in an apartment provides a unique set of challenges. The dumpster is often inconveniently far. The odor is more apparent in the smaller space. And the dust and mess of the litter box seem to overwhelm the entire apartment. But it’s perfectly possible to minimize these problems with the right approach. … Read more
