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Cat Paper - anyone else use this?
Dmitri sometimes misses his litter box by a fraction of an inch, and
shoots all over the floor. If I happen to be in there when he's going and see that he's missing, I can physically push his rear into position and all is fine, but you can imagine the messes. So I had gone online to find out how to fix this and it's apparently a bigger problem for cats that I'd known. (I've never had a cat that does this) Anyway, I found an article on about.com that raved about a product called cat paper. So I went to the website (catpaper.com) and decided to give it a try. I bought the smallest roll. (It also comes in precut sheets, but since the boys use both boxes, I wanted to be able to cut it to size.) Well, this is fantastic stuff. The backing is plastic so that it soaks up into the paper and all you do is pick up the paper and dispose. Between cat paper and World's Best litter, litter cleanup has become so easy. And the boys don't mind the cat paper at all. (Though Jack sometimes likes to fold the corners of the paper...he's very odd about litter boxes.) I'm totally sold on this stuff. It's the perfect solution for any cat that doesn't always keep it in the box. Juls p.s. I realize another solution is a higher sided box, but I was worried about his ability to get in and out because of his arthritis. -- To email (remove annoying hyphens) j-u-l-i at e-c-t-dot-o-r-g |
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"Juls" wrote in message ... Dmitri sometimes misses his litter box by a fraction of an inch, and shoots all over the floor. If I happen to be in there when he's going and see that he's missing, I can physically push his rear into position and all is fine, but you can imagine the messes. So I had gone online to find out how to fix this and it's apparently a bigger problem for cats that I'd known. (I've never had a cat that does this) Anyway, I found an article on about.com that raved about a product called cat paper. So I went to the website (catpaper.com) and decided to give it a try. I bought the smallest roll. (It also comes in precut sheets, but since the boys use both boxes, I wanted to be able to cut it to size.) Well, this is fantastic stuff. The backing is plastic so that it soaks up into the paper and all you do is pick up the paper and dispose. Between cat paper and World's Best litter, litter cleanup has become so easy. And the boys don't mind the cat paper at all. (Though Jack sometimes likes to fold the corners of the paper...he's very odd about litter boxes.) I'm totally sold on this stuff. It's the perfect solution for any cat that doesn't always keep it in the box. Juls p.s. I realize another solution is a higher sided box, but I was worried about his ability to get in and out because of his arthritis. -- To email (remove annoying hyphens) j-u-l-i at e-c-t-dot-o-r-g Hmmm. I need to look at this. Pearl is a "corner peer" and sometimes she is a bit over. this could be handy. |
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Suddenly, without warning, Juls exclaimed (08-Aug-05 5:12 PM):
Dmitri sometimes misses his litter box by a fraction of an inch, and shoots all over the floor. If I happen to be in there when he's going and see that he's missing, I can physically push his rear into position and all is fine, but you can imagine the messes. Juls p.s. I realize another solution is a higher sided box, but I was worried about his ability to get in and out because of his arthritis. FYI a higher sided box isn't always the answer. Tried that with Meep, then went for a covered box, but she just aimed for the crack between the box and the lid. So I eventually invented what I call a 'pee shield' - a thick piece of bag plastic that runs from about 3/4 way back on the left, along the back, then around to the right, secured by electrical tape. Works a treat most of the time, though if she's really determined, she'll pee out the front door. sigh. jmc |
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In article , "Karen"
wrote: Hmmm. I need to look at this. Pearl is a "corner peer" and sometimes she is a bit over. this could be handy. The front page seems to promote the bigger sizes. They have a starter pack for about ten bucks and a smaller roll for I think 13.95. They use Priority Mail, which is 3.85 I believe. That small roll has lasted me at least a month, and I just ordered my second roll to have on hand. So unless you've got a lot of cats, I wouldn't order the big rolls at first...make sure your cat likes it. I also may use it on occasion for their place mat. They make such a mess when eating and I use a big plastic mat, but would be a nice alternative on days I'm too busy to wash it. -- To email (remove annoying hyphens) j-u-l-i at e-c-t-dot-o-r-g |
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someone on this group recommended this recently, in lieu of my using
plastic tablecloths to protect my sofa when I wasn't using it. It seemed pricey for a daily sofa urinator (and that person somehow decided I wasn't willing to fix my cat's problem because I found the tablecloths more economical and practical for my situation). I guess for a small area around a box it wouldn't be too much of a cost, but I couldn't see the amount needed to cover 2 couches and 1 chair every single day. OTOH, we've been [inappropriate-] pee free for almost 2 weeks now, so I'm not even wiping off tablecloths - woohoo! -- Janet B www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bestfr...bedience/album |
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Yes, I LOVE this stuff. I have it in about 6 corners of my house. 1 or 2
of my cats will pee in one of the corners about once a week. Pick it up and throw it away. It is wonderful, and I've tried EVERYTHING (aluminum foil, upside down plastic carpet runners, etc). One of my cats has CRF, and he's gonna go where he's gonna go. This stuff has reduced the stress level of EVERYONE in the house! I buy both the sheets (for small areas) and the roll. I had my carpets cleaned a couple months ago, and this stuff hasn't leaked onto them at all, and it's light enough to let the carpets "breath". I wish I could buy stock in this company!!! -Janet "Juls" wrote in message ... Dmitri sometimes misses his litter box by a fraction of an inch, and shoots all over the floor. If I happen to be in there when he's going and see that he's missing, I can physically push his rear into position and all is fine, but you can imagine the messes. So I had gone online to find out how to fix this and it's apparently a bigger problem for cats that I'd known. (I've never had a cat that does this) Anyway, I found an article on about.com that raved about a product called cat paper. So I went to the website (catpaper.com) and decided to give it a try. I bought the smallest roll. (It also comes in precut sheets, but since the boys use both boxes, I wanted to be able to cut it to size.) Well, this is fantastic stuff. The backing is plastic so that it soaks up into the paper and all you do is pick up the paper and dispose. Between cat paper and World's Best litter, litter cleanup has become so easy. And the boys don't mind the cat paper at all. (Though Jack sometimes likes to fold the corners of the paper...he's very odd about litter boxes.) I'm totally sold on this stuff. It's the perfect solution for any cat that doesn't always keep it in the box. Juls p.s. I realize another solution is a higher sided box, but I was worried about his ability to get in and out because of his arthritis. -- To email (remove annoying hyphens) j-u-l-i at e-c-t-dot-o-r-g |
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Otis quite often does his business (and we ain't talking pee here) over
the side. I suppose it's better that it's No 2's as it's less messy, I just wait til he's finished burying thin air, and then wrap the newspaper that his box sits on up and chuck away, bit stinky and not very pleasant but he doesn't do it all the time and it seems to be the best solution (but why does always seem to want a dump while I'm eating at the table near his box - typical!) |
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Juls wrote:
In article .com, wrote: I just wait til he's finished burying thin air, ROFL, my other cat buries air too. I didn't realize that some cats do this...he's the first I've had like that. He'll work for thirty minutes scratching the side of the box, putting things in the box, and just scratching his arms through the air. It's a hoot to watch. There's a heat register in the floor a couple of feet away from their boxes, and he has even dug that vent thing out (it's heavy metal) and dragged it into his box. Dudley buries air and the mat outside the box. He thinks he is covering his business. It is too funny. Luna, however, is pretty fastidious. I think Dudley probably was too when he could see. I think it is simply amazing that he NEVER misses the box, even though he cant see or hear! I think that still qualifies as fastidious, all things considered! Pam |
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