Disposing of cat poop

Where is the best place to dispose of cat poop and cat litter? Should
it be put in the trash? Or should it be dumped in a pile in the
backyard? I'm more concerned about the environmental stuff more than
anything else. Personally, I'd rather just throw it in the trash. But
if dumping it in the backyard is better then I can do that.

svu geek wrote:
Where is the best place to dispose of cat poop and cat litter? Should
it be put in the trash? Or should it be dumped in a pile in the
backyard? I'm more concerned about the environmental stuff more than
anything else. Personally, I'd rather just throw it in the trash. But
if dumping it in the backyard is better then I can do that.

Cat waste is virulent with bacteria so powerful that only healthy
people should handle it and then they should wash their hands very
thoroughly.
Environmentalists say don't let cat or dog waste lie in your yard,
especially if you have a well on your property.
And most cat litters aren't compatible with nature -- unless of course
they are made of natural materials. Some become very gummy and sticky
when wet.
However soiled cat litter applied sparingly will repel unwanted
varmints such as groundhogs, etc, but use just enough to create a
barrier. We double bag our cats' soiled litter and put it in the
trash.

"svu geek" wrote in message
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Where is the best place to dispose of cat poop and cat litter? Should
it be put in the trash? Or should it be dumped in a pile in the
backyard? I'm more concerned about the environmental stuff more than
anything else. Personally, I'd rather just throw it in the trash. But
if dumping it in the backyard is better then I can do that.


I put mine into plastic bags and then into the trash. If you put it in your
backyard, it will probably attract other cats -- and you may find that your
backyard will become a convenient rest stop for neighborhood cats.

MaryL

Suddenly, without warning, MaryL exclaimed (02-Jul-06 10:13 PM):
"svu geek" wrote in message
ups.com...
Where is the best place to dispose of cat poop and cat litter? Should
it be put in the trash? Or should it be dumped in a pile in the
backyard? I'm more concerned about the environmental stuff more than
anything else. Personally, I'd rather just throw it in the trash. But
if dumping it in the backyard is better then I can do that.


I put mine into plastic bags and then into the trash. If you put it in your
backyard, it will probably attract other cats -- and you may find that your
backyard will become a convenient rest stop for neighborhood cats.

MaryL


Actually, I found using it in the back yard *deterred* other cats,
rather than attracted them. All that scent no doubt said in capital
letters, "THIS IS MEEP'S GARDEN"...

I use Worlds Best Litter, it's biodegradable. I flush the poo (done
this in three countries, never had a problem), all that goes into the
garden is "clean" (no clumps)litter once it starts to pong.

jmc

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Based on what I have experienced of women's farts, all I can say is
that I hope not. Scientific studies of farts show that women's farts
have a higher concentration of odor-causing gases than men's farts, but
men's farts have a larger volume. The two factors equalize out (the
same number of stench molecules for both), so the odor is about the
same.

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"Zippy" wrote in message
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We double bag our cats' soiled litter and put it in the
trash.



Ditto.


--
Toni
http://www.cearbhaill.com/rules.htm

jmc wrote:

Actually, I found using it in the back yard *deterred* other cats,
rather than attracted them. All that scent no doubt said in capital
letters, "THIS IS MEEP'S GARDEN"...

Are you and your kitty back together again? I haven't read any updates
since she got on the plane but I might have missed them.

Candace

Suddenly, without warning, Candace exclaimed (03-Jul-06 6:49 AM):
jmc wrote:

Actually, I found using it in the back yard *deterred* other cats,
rather than attracted them. All that scent no doubt said in capital
letters, "THIS IS MEEP'S GARDEN"...

Are you and your kitty back together again? I haven't read any updates
since she got on the plane but I might have missed them.

Candace


Yea, I guess you missed 'em. I'm sure I posted something. Yup, been
back together for a couple of weeks. She was quite skinny but is
putting on some weight, and is acting pretty normal now. Having some
problems with constipation but that seems to be slowly clearing up as
well.

I think all in all, despite my worries, she handled this quarantine
better than the last time she was there.

jmc