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DIY Solutions

Reader Success! No More Urine Soaked Walls

March 12, 2013

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in writing this blog is that there is almost always a solution to a litter box issue if you just research and ask questions! Happy Litter Box reader, Lynne P., wrote me recently to see if I had any ideas for her cat, Bailey, who was having trouble squatting [...]

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4 Ways to Reduce Litter Scatter

January 30, 2013

Ugh, nothing is worse than having litter bits stuck to your feet. Well, maybe finding them in your bed is worse. That’s when you whistle a little tune and say to yourself, “Don’t think about where that’s been. Whistle, whistle, whistle. Don’t think about where that’s been.” Sigh. Some cats drag more litter out of [...]

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Make Your Own Big Litter Box

December 4, 2011

A couple of weeks ago, I posted about the NVR Miss litter box, which has high sides and is perfect for those kitties who like to pee up the wall when doing their business. There was a very active Facebook discussion on the topic because it seems like a lot of people have the same [...]

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How to Make a Litter Box Cake

October 7, 2011

OMG When I saw this kitty litter cake post, I thought of you guys and just had to share it. I found this on PetMD, courtesy of Dr. Patty Khuly. In her words, “In case you have never heard of a litterbox cake (and few outside of pet professional circles have), a litterbox cake is [...]

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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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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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No Cost Cat Litter Container Idea

March 29, 2011

I wanted to share this great idea by reader Lynne, who wrote in response to my washing machine tray post. Lynne points out that using big cardboard boxes under the litter box can also be an easy – and free – solution. Lynne uses the boxes they provide at Costco for customers who want to [...]

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Another Litter Box Scatter Solution

March 25, 2011

While nothing completely contains litter, there are some things you can try to keep the scatter around the box to a minimum. My favorite solution is to use one of those trays that goes under the washing machine. It’s big enough (29 x 30 inches) to hold two regular sized litter boxes side by side. [...]

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Are all Litter Box Scoops Created Equal?

March 14, 2011

Not according to Tracie Hotchner, host of Cat Chat and Dog Talk radio shows, bestselling author and pet expert. In Tracie’s comprehensive and appropriately titled book, The Cat Bible, she explains that the most optimal tool for litter box scooping is actually a big metal Serving Spoon with no holes or slits. Who knew? Tracie [...]

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Tired of Litter Scatter?

March 11, 2011

Litter is messy business, isn’t it? I don’t think there is any cat out there who doesn’t kick litter out of the box or drag it out when they leave. If there is a cat out there like that, let me know! There are a lot of solutions from mats to trays to rugs and [...]

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