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Changing to a new litterbox
you can just switch the box, but there is no promise that the cat will use
it. Some cats hate covered litter boxes. Keep it exceptionally clean, and you'll probably have less of a problem "Just a guy and his cat" wrote in message ... I know that there can be some complications when switching between different types of cat litter but do people encounter problems switching between litter boxes? Since I've adopted my cat 4 months ago I've used a regular litterbox but I'd like to try a covered litterbox as with the one I have now my cat is shooting litter all over the place. Can i just make the change immediately? |
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"Just a guy and his cat" wrote in message ... I know that there can be some complications when switching between different types of cat litter but do people encounter problems switching between litter boxes? Since I've adopted my cat 4 months ago I've used a regular litterbox but I'd like to try a covered litterbox as with the one I have now my cat is shooting litter all over the place. Can i just make the change immediately? I have never had any problems. However, you are changing from an open litter box to a covered litter box. Some cats do not like the covered "facilities." If that becomes a problem, you might try what I did -- I bought the very largest size of covered box and threw away the cover. The base of these units is very deep, and that contained everything for me. MaryL |
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Just a guy and his cat wrote: - I know that there can be some complications when switching between - different types of cat litter but do people encounter problems - switching between litter boxes? Since I've adopted my cat 4 months ago - I've used a regular litterbox but I'd like to try a covered litterbox - as with the one I have now my cat is shooting litter all over the - place. Can i just make the change immediately? Instead of a covered litter box, try a large plastic (Rubbermaid or other brand) box. You can get them at Wal-Mart for a few dollars -- much less than an actual litter box. I bought a "clear" box that the cats can sort of see through. Get the biggest box (within reason) that they have. Use a sharp utility knife to carefully cut a "door" in one end, but not too low or you'll have the same problem. You will get a lid with the box, but you probably won't need it. -- 8^)~~~ Sue (remove the x to e-mail) ~~~~~~ "I reserve the absolute right to be smarter today than I was yesterday." -Adlai Stevenson http://www.suzanne-eckhardt.com/ ***Revelation 22:12*** ICQ: 349878998 http://www.intergnat.com/malebashing/ |
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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
... I have never had any problems. However, you are changing from an open litter box to a covered litter box. Some cats do not like the covered "facilities." If that becomes a problem, you might try what I did -- I bought the very largest size of covered box and threw away the cover. The base of these units is very deep, and that contained everything for me. MaryL Yep, that's what I did, too. Although, I admit it was more because of laziness on my part. I got tired of taking the covers off 4 litterboxes every time I scooped them, so I just left them off. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com |
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I've done this, also.
Gail "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... "Just a guy and his cat" wrote in message ... I know that there can be some complications when switching between different types of cat litter but do people encounter problems switching between litter boxes? Since I've adopted my cat 4 months ago I've used a regular litterbox but I'd like to try a covered litterbox as with the one I have now my cat is shooting litter all over the place. Can i just make the change immediately? I have never had any problems. However, you are changing from an open litter box to a covered litter box. Some cats do not like the covered "facilities." If that becomes a problem, you might try what I did -- I bought the very largest size of covered box and threw away the cover. The base of these units is very deep, and that contained everything for me. MaryL |
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On 2004-11-26, Just a guy and his cat penned:
I know that there can be some complications when switching between different types of cat litter but do people encounter problems switching between litter boxes? Since I've adopted my cat 4 months ago I've used a regular litterbox but I'd like to try a covered litterbox as with the one I have now my cat is shooting litter all over the place. Can i just make the change immediately? As others have mentioned, some cats don't like covered litter boxes. A lot of this may have to do with smell; not just their own waste, but also the perfumes used in many litters. The cover keeps all these fumes in close, where they can irritate the cat's nostrils. If you're going to try this, I'd suggest using an unscented litter. I also got a litter mat for my cat at the pet store. It looks kind of like an extra-large doormat and catches (much of) the litter. And recently, I bought a huge shallow container at Home Depot for $4. Cheaper and bigger than official litter boxes, and the theory is that she won't be able to shoot the litter out quite as easily. -- monique, caretaker of Oscar |
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