From the monthly archives:

June 2011

When Cat Peeing Issues are Life or Death

June 29, 2011

Because Romeo is our problem child when it comes to the litter box, Pugsley’s peeing issues came as a bit of a surprise. Friday afternoon, we noticed Pugsley was spending a lot of time in the litter box – up to 10 minutes at a time. I thought he had one of his frequent bouts [...]

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What’s the Perfect Litter Box Design?

June 27, 2011

Maybe it’s not even invented yet! The fine folks over at How Stuff Works have turned their attention to litter boxes this week and are running a contest to solicit the best ideas for building a “better litter box.” From their site: What will collect the pet poop of tomorrow? Whether you have blueprints and [...]

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Litter Choice is a Touchy Subject

June 23, 2011

Guest post by our sponsors and friends at World’s Best Cat Litter Ever pause to think about why cats are so picky when it comes to climbing in a litter box? While there are undoubtedly numerous answers, one is … well … their paws. Most of us know that a cat – whether it is [...]

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New Use for Puppy Pads

June 22, 2011

As you may recall, my cat Romeo (the inspiration for this site) seems to prefer to pee on soft items. When given a choice, he’ll opt for anything soft on the floor rather than hop into the litter box. So, I removed litter from one of the boxes and put a towel inside, which worked [...]

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Do You Wipe Your Cat’s Butt?

June 20, 2011

Sure, our fastidious furry feline friends are experts at grooming themselves and often get right to work “down there” after a litter box visit. My Pugsley boy has been known to do “the scoot” from time to time when he’s suffering from a bout of the runs (poor baby). Maybe yours has too. But they [...]

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Litter Deal Alert!

June 17, 2011

Hey Litter Box buddies! Did you know there is a special World’s Best Cat Litter deal going down at Target right now? If you purchase three bags of the clumping World’s Best litter, you get a $5 Target gift card! And, seriously, who can’t use a $5 Target gift card? THE PROMO IS THROUGH THE [...]

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FLOR – a Rug Solution for the Rest of Us

June 16, 2011

Have you ever noticed that pet owners rarely have gorgeous plush wall-to-wall carpeting or lovely oriental rugs scattered across their beautifully finished wood floors? To those pet owners who do: I am JEALOUS. The rest of us are stuck with stained carpeting that is strategically covered with furniture or a throw rug. If you’re like [...]

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A Peek Inside the (Automated) Litter Box

June 13, 2011

I’m always curious about how pet products are developed. There are often interesting stories behind the invention, usually born from a need a dedicated pet parent recognized and acted on. This is the case with one of our sponsors, the Litter Robot, which is an automated litter box that features a funky, space-age appearance and [...]

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Litter Boxes – Does Size Matter?

June 6, 2011

When it comes to litter boxes, one size does not fit all. It’s super important that your cat has enough room to do her business. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: thinking like a cat is key to making your furbaby happy and comfortable. Tracie Hotchner, pet expert and author of The [...]

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