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Litter question + new cats update
Well, it appears that Edgar and Agatha are taking to their new home OK.
Yesterday they played catch -- running around the house, chasing each other, tussling for a minute when they caught each other, then starting the chase again. And now both allow head scratching. I've noticed that they stretch out on the carpet and roll around every so often. I assume this is normal? Question: We have two litterboxes. She likes upstairs. He insists on downstairs. I scoop out both boxes twice a day (morning and evening). How often does one change the entire batch of litter and replace all of it? Also, I am using Arm and Hammer odorless litter, which clumps nicely. Any recommendations on something equivalent which might cost a tad less? Thanks, Jay |
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"Pat" wrote in message
... "J J Levin" wrote I am using Arm and Hammer odorless litter, which clumps nicely. Any recommendations on something equivalent which might cost a tad less? I wouldn't call it "equivalent", as the litter we use is made of pine pellets not clay and it doesn't clump. But it is odor-free if you dump it as needed (and I have no way of knowing how often that would be for you, but with 16 cats using 13 oversized boxes, we end up changing every box about once a week). We use "Equine Fresh" which is the same thing as "Feline Pine" but costs a fraction of the FP price. I'm terrible at math, but maybe you can do it: 20 lbs. of Feline Pine is around $10 and 40 lbs. of Equine Fresh is around $7. Thanks!! Jay |
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Litter question + new cats update
"J J Levin" wrote
I am using Arm and Hammer odorless litter, which clumps nicely. Any recommendations on something equivalent which might cost a tad less? I wouldn't call it "equivalent", as the litter we use is made of pine pellets not clay and it doesn't clump. But it is odor-free if you dump it as needed (and I have no way of knowing how often that would be for you, but with 16 cats using 13 oversized boxes, we end up changing every box about once a week). We use "Equine Fresh" which is the same thing as "Feline Pine" but costs a fraction of the FP price. I'm terrible at math, but maybe you can do it: 20 lbs. of Feline Pine is around $10 and 40 lbs. of Equine Fresh is around $7. |
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Litter question + new cats update
On Oct 16, 11:47*am, "J J Levin" wrote:
Well, it appears that Edgar and Agatha are taking to their new home OK. Yesterday they played catch -- running around the house, chasing each other, tussling for a minute when they caught each other, then starting the chase again. *And now both allow head scratching. I've noticed that they stretch out on the carpet and roll around every so often. I assume this is normal? Question: We have two litterboxes. She likes upstairs. He insists on downstairs. I scoop out both boxes twice a day (morning and evening). How often does one change the entire batch of litter and replace all of it? Also, I am using Arm and Hammer odorless litter, which clumps nicely. Any recommendations on something equivalent which might cost a tad less? Thanks, Jay If you're careful about scooping, and don't allow the clumps to disintegrate, your litter will stay fresher far longer. Don't shake the scooper. Just gently allow the litter to fall through -- you don't want any urine-soaked pellets to fall back into the pan. A tip from a friend of mine: if a urine clump is in the corner, or soaked all the way to the bottom of the pan, loosen it with a putty knife to take care that it does not fall apart. There's a scooper available online that honestly makes a world of difference--it's called a "Litter Lifter" and it does just that--you lift the solids and the unsoiled litter just falls through. I use Tidy Cat (which I like much better than Arm&Hammer--but that's just my opinion. It costs a little more but I think it stays fresh far longer. I scoop daily as needed, add a little litter as it's needed, but I don't completely change the box any more often than probably once a month. When I *do* completely change the litter, I take the box outdoors, wash it and let it dry in the sun. Sherry |
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On 10/16/2011 10:47 AM, J J Levin wrote:
Well, it appears that Edgar and Agatha are taking to their new home OK. Yesterday they played catch -- running around the house, chasing each other, tussling for a minute when they caught each other, then starting the chase again. And now both allow head scratching. I've noticed that they stretch out on the carpet and roll around every so often. I assume this is normal? Question: We have two litterboxes. She likes upstairs. He insists on downstairs. I scoop out both boxes twice a day (morning and evening). How often does one change the entire batch of litter and replace all of it? Also, I am using Arm and Hammer odorless litter, which clumps nicely. Any recommendations on something equivalent which might cost a tad less? Thanks, Jay If you use a large pan and deep litter, it won't have to be changed so often. I used to use A&H but found it too dusty. I now use "World's Best" -- expensive but worth it to me. I scoop two or three times a day. MLB |
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Litter question + new cats update
J J Levin wrote:
Well, it appears that Edgar and Agatha are taking to their new home OK. Yesterday they played catch -- running around the house, chasing each other, tussling for a minute when they caught each other, then starting the chase again. And now both allow head scratching. They are definitely settling in. Play is a strong indication that they feel comfortable. I've never seen a frightened cat play! I've noticed that they stretch out on the carpet and roll around every so often. I assume this is normal? VERY. Cats love to roll around on things. Also, I am using Arm and Hammer odorless litter, which clumps nicely. Any recommendations on something equivalent which might cost a tad less? If you happen to live in California, there's brand of litter called "Smart Litter". I've been using it for years and I'd hate to have to go back to any other kind. It's the house brand of a smallish pet store chain called Pet Food Express. As far as I know, they are only in California. If you are, it would be worthwhile to check it out. Their litter is expensive, but they offset that with 4-for-the-price-of-3 discounts on everything in the store. -- Joyce I will not sniff at my male human's feet after he takes his shoes off, freeze my mouth open in disgust and then sniff my private parts to compare odors. -- Cat Resolutions |
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Litter question + new cats update
On Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:47:09 -0400, "J J Levin"
wrote: Well, it appears that Edgar and Agatha are taking to their new home OK. Yesterday they played catch -- running around the house, chasing each other, tussling for a minute when they caught each other, then starting the chase again. And now both allow head scratching. I've noticed that they stretch out on the carpet and roll around every so often. I assume this is normal? This is absolutely abnormal, unless they're happy cats. |
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Litter question + new cats update
On Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:47:09 -0400, "J J Levin"
wrote: Well, it appears that Edgar and Agatha are taking to their new home OK. Yesterday they played catch -- running around the house, chasing each other, tussling for a minute when they caught each other, then starting the chase again. And now both allow head scratching. I've noticed that they stretch out on the carpet and roll around every so often. I assume this is normal? Question: We have two litterboxes. She likes upstairs. He insists on downstairs. I scoop out both boxes twice a day (morning and evening). How often does one change the entire batch of litter and replace all of it? Also, I am using Arm and Hammer odorless litter, which clumps nicely. Any recommendations on something equivalent which might cost a tad less? You're spoiling them rotten if you scoop twice a day and they don't even have to share a box... you only need to change the litter when it starts to get smelly and seems to have used up all it's absorption ability. I've never used Arm and Hammer. I use the generic version of Feline Pine which doesn't clump. Three cats, one over-sized litterbox. I scoop the box every few days and change it completely once a week (which is how long it takes all the pellets to break down to sawdust. It says on the bag - if all the pellets are gone, it's time to change it out.) I sweep around the litterbox every day (sometimes twice) and scoop the dust back into the box where it belongs. One of our cats thinks she's an Ancient Egyptian - she likes to build pyramids up against the side of the box, and she doesn't stop until the litter is on the floor. |
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Litter question + new cats update
"Kajikit" wrote in message
... On Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:47:09 -0400, "J J Levin" wrote: Well, it appears that Edgar and Agatha are taking to their new home OK. Yesterday they played catch -- running around the house, chasing each other, tussling for a minute when they caught each other, then starting the chase again. And now both allow head scratching. I've noticed that they stretch out on the carpet and roll around every so often. I assume this is normal? Question: We have two litterboxes. She likes upstairs. He insists on downstairs. I scoop out both boxes twice a day (morning and evening). How often does one change the entire batch of litter and replace all of it? Also, I am using Arm and Hammer odorless litter, which clumps nicely. Any recommendations on something equivalent which might cost a tad less? You're spoiling them rotten if you scoop twice a day and they don't even have to share a box... you only need to change the litter when it starts to get smelly and seems to have used up all it's absorption ability. I've never used Arm and Hammer. I use the generic version of Feline Pine which doesn't clump. Three cats, one over-sized litterbox. I scoop the box every few days and change it completely once a week (which is how long it takes all the pellets to break down to sawdust. It says on the bag - if all the pellets are gone, it's time to change it out.) I sweep around the litterbox every day (sometimes twice) and scoop the dust back into the box where it belongs. One of our cats thinks she's an Ancient Egyptian - she likes to build pyramids up against the side of the box, and she doesn't stop until the litter is on the floor. Thanks to everyone who responded. I'll definitely check out all the options and ideas you gave me. THANKS!! Jay |
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Litter question + new cats update
"J J Levin" wrote in message
... Well, it appears that Edgar and Agatha are taking to their new home OK. Yesterday they played catch -- running around the house, chasing each other, tussling for a minute when they caught each other, then starting the chase again. And now both allow head scratching. I've noticed that they stretch out on the carpet and roll around every so often. I assume this is normal? Question: We have two litterboxes. She likes upstairs. He insists on downstairs. I scoop out both boxes twice a day (morning and evening). How often does one change the entire batch of litter and replace all of it? Also, I am using Arm and Hammer odorless litter, which clumps nicely. Any recommendations on something equivalent which might cost a tad less? Thanks, Jay As you can see from the responses, there is great variation. I use whatever brand of clumping litter is the cheapest at the time. I'm on the last of a container of WholePetCare, and have a full container of Priority brand waiting. I have one box for two cats and scoop it twice a day. When the litter gets low, I add more. Every few weeks, I wash the box and change it completely. I actually have an extra box, so when I take out the used one for cleaning, I fill the spare and put it in the room they use. Then I dump the old box into the trash, take it outside, wash it thoroughly and, if it's sunny, leave it out in the sun to dry. The one thing I do is make sure the litter I get is unscented. I've found that some cats have an aversion to scented litter. If that's the only kind available, well, I'm sure you can guess what happens. ;-) Joy |
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