Litter Box Lowdown

PetSmart -
April 22, 2009

Cats and kittens are naturally very clean animals, and most kittens are litter box trained by around 12 weeks old. However, the stress of moving to a new home may cause kittens and adult cats to forget their littler box habits. Following are some hints to make sure they practice what they've learned.

Place the litter box in a quiet area, away from food and water dishes.

Remove clumps and solid waste daily.

Use the litter your cat prefers and use the same kind every time; you might have to try a few varieties before you find the one that's a keeper.

Provide a litter box for every cat in the family.

In addition to scooping daily, clean the box once a week; use warm water and mild detergent, be sure to rinse well.

Smart Tips
Advanced litter offers better odor control and allows fewer litter box changes per month.

A covered litter box offers your cat privacy and helps control odors.

If your cat eliminates outside the litter box, use an enzymatic odor neutralizer to remove all traces of the odor. This will help keep her from re-marking the same area.

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