Learning to Love Cat Litter Boxes: A Guide For Feline Satisfaction

07.02.2010 | Author: Shane McConnell | Posted in Our Pets

All cats can be finicky at times and just like recalcitrant two years old, they seem to try to do the exact opposite of what is desired or requested. This seems to be a particularly sticky wicket when it comes to cat litter boxes. A box that was perfectly fine and in daily use by a favorite feline can suddenly turn into the cat’s versions of a torture chamber, a place to be avoided at all costs. There fortunately are a number of steps that can be taken to help change this perception.

Veterinarians often see cats and their owners for this issue and the owners are often perplexed about why their cat suddenly stops using the cat box. While it seems a common sense item, very often the reason is simply that the owner is not maintaining the cat’s toileting areas. Just as we humans squirm at the thought of visiting a nasty public restroom, so do felines shudder at using a box with dirty litter and accompanying aromas.

Other factors that may make felines avoid cat litter boxes include the placement of the box, if it is in a busy laundry room with dryer alarms sounding every half and hour, it is easy to see how this might affect a cat’s concentration when it comes to litter time. Boxes that are too small for larger cats, or even boxes with covers can all be culprits depending upon the house feline’s whims. For multi-cat households, multi-boxes are a must.

Good care and cleanliness should be a given for not only the cat’s comfort but that of the rest of the members of the household. Automatic litter boxes can be a godsend; however, they can also be too pricey for some owners. The standard type of open cat litter boxes perform just fine for the majority of indoor cats and some owners swear by the simple box and tray liner system.

Crystal type cat litter can be a great choice for a really fresh and clean smelling cat box. The crystal pellets use carbon technology to soak up liquid and contain odors. The Fresh Step brand of litters offers a variety of effective choices to meet the needs of all types of cats and their owners.

Without the right cat litter, a home can quickly develop an odor problem. Few products work as effectively as FreshStep cat litter crystals.