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I use litter bags, does it go on the bottom of the box underneath the bag of litter and simply absorb odors or does it get mixed in with the litter? If mixing with the litter, does it matter how it’s done or how much is used?

We layer the baking soda in alternate layers with the cat litter but that’s only because my wife is Obsessive Compulsive.

It really doesn’t matter how the baking soda is introduced as long as it’s not all laying on top of the cat litter; the cats are going to mix it in for you anyway. And I mix in about 1/2 a small box with each litter change.

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I am just wondering what kind of cat box’s people use to see maybe whats best. I currently use a hooded box with a little swinging door. I have been looking at this litter box at the pet store that looks like a Rubbermaid container. (smaller in size though, with a lid that has a hole on the top for kitty access). If anyone uses this kind let me know what is your take on it/if your cats like it or not. Also if you have any suggestions please take into consideration that I have two cats, one is about 15 pounds (she is not fat so don’t tell me i should put my cat on a diet she is just a naturally tall and big boned cat with fur that weighs about 5 pounds it self) the other is teeny tiny about 7 pounds (Also she is not under under fed, she eats more than her share). Also I am looking into getting a toy sized puppy so an uncovered box is basically out of the question! (Don’t need puppy to be eating poop)!

So any information you have on any kind of litter box would be appreciated!

I have the PetMate Jumbo Size Litter Box that works well with my crew. The boxes are large enough so they can turn around and dig (they are diggers!!) and the sides are high enough so the litter doesn’t track too much onto the surrounding area.

Choosing a good litterbox is not an easy task actually. Many tends to choose a litterbox based on what they feel is good for the cats, and not the other way round! It is up to you to decide what type is the most suitable for yours. Some cats are timid and they tend to do well in a hooded box, some, like mine are diggers, and you will need to find boxes with higher sides. Some cats hate to be confined so then you will need to find a box without a hood.

The general rule of choosing a good litterbox is one that is large enough so your cats can turn itself. Also, with two cats, you would actually need three litterboxes if you have a large home. If you live in a smaller apartment, and your cats do not mind sharing one box, then at least have two.

Try to stay away from top entry litter box because while younger cats have no problem using them, older cats are not as agile. Once they have gotten used to a top entry box while younger, switching them back to the regular box can be quite difficult. Unless of course you can invest on a step case for them to climb up.

Good luck with your search!

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Many animals, including dogs, may eat poop because poop contains vitamins produced by the intestinal bacteria that the animal can’t absorb through the intestinal wall. So, they get these vitamins by eating poop. Dogs and some other animals also eat poop is because it contains protein. Dogs are particularly fond of cat poop because cat poop is high in protein. It is also suggested that dogs and other animals love the taste of feces.

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I’m moving into a studio apartment with my boyfriend, and my cat (currently living with my parents while I’m in a dorm) will be moving in too. Being a small space, I know that any smell generated by the litter box will quickly spread, even though he is very good about burying, having grown up in the wild. Are there any specific types of boxes (automatic or self-cleaning for example), or types of litter that would help to reduce smell?

First you will need to clean it every day about the same time. I use tidy cat litter the one for multi cats.. I only had 1 cat and I cleaned the litter every morning and I did not have any smell. Oh also,
I had a litter box with a lid and a door flap also on top it had a place to put charcoal filter or lava litter rock filters.. It worked great! Good luck!

They sound almost too good to be true….what has your experience with them been?

We have had the Litter Maid ones for years and absolutely love them! If you use the right litter (a good quality brand, normally not found in wal-mart of cut rate places) it works great. We did switch from the brand we were using to the litter maid brand of litter. All the other brands do have dust (no matter what they claim, they all had dust) and also some perfume smell to them. I am asthmatic and respiratory problems, so the dust and the smell were a big problem for me. But the liter maid brand of litter does not have dust and no smell.

But here is the bad news, the new litter maid that is sold in Petsmart, Petco and those kind of places is a piece of crap. (no pun intended) All the reviews I have read from people who have bought and used it, all hated it. The motor is not quality and lasts sometimes only a month or two and then the whole unit is useless. Also the new "teeth" they went to for raking, does not clean up all the mess and at times actually can not even move the clump, so it just stalls out and doesn’t work. I am hoping Litter Maid finally gets it act together and corrects all that, cause if we ever have to go to buying the newer unit, we will quit using the litter maid cat box!

However: the older original style can still be found in some places. Some Wal-mart’s still have them. You should call ahead to see if the one nearest you has the original kind. Our store here in our town has two cases of them, but the store just 15 miles away doesn’t have even one. They sell for about $65-$75 (compared to lots more expensive price for the new ones at petco, petsmart,etc) K-mart and such may have the older ones too. (We don’t have any of those stores close to us)

If you can get one of the old original ones, I think you will be more than pleased with it.

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I have one kitten who is 10 months old. He used to use two litter boxes but stopped using one,so I only have one out now. How often should I wash out the entire litter box and put new litter inside? Also is their any cleaning products that will be safe for my kitten?

Once a week would be a good frequency for a complete litter change.

Daily scooping as regular maintenance.

You are wise to ask about safe cleaning products for cats since so many household chemicals are dangerous to them. The easiest and safest product to use for washing out the box is plain dish detergent or liquid hand soap.

After emptying out all the old litter fill the box with water and a little detergent. Swish it around and give the bottom and sides a pass with a sponge. Empty and rinse with plain water.

If you have a problem with odor you could also use a product called Nature’s Miracle, sold in most pet stores, some department stores and hardware stores. If you use that, use it straight, just a little, after you empty the box thoroughly, before you do any other washing.
Let it sit in the bottom of the box and also swish it around the sides for a few minutes.

You can now either drain the excess out and dry or do further washing. But if you use the Nature’s Miracle it has to be used first because other products interfere with its action.

You can use chlorine bleach solution, 10%, to clean the box but it is absolutely essential that you rinse the box very well a couple of times. Because urine has ammonia in it, and ammonia reacts with bleach to release toxic chlorine gas, you need to be sure all the bleach is gone before putting in the new litter.

Best bets are plain dish detergent or Nature’s Miracle.