Kitten Care- Litter Boxes! TM
Charodey Tanya Sophia of Kitails Smoke Tortie
We are getting a kitten! What do we need to know?
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Kitten Care- Litter Boxes! TM |
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Charodey Tanya Sophia of Kitails Smoke Tortie We are getting a kitten! What do we need to know? |
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Litter Boxes *Litter box training is usually very simple. You show the kittie where the box is. The kittie goes to the bathroom in it. *If not, try just putting bowel movements that are not in the right place inside the box. *Problems sometimes arise if the box is not kept clean. Cats like a clean litter box. If the box is not kept clean some kittens/cats will not use the box. If you would like your box to be cleaner, adding salt to the litter will help kill bacteria, viruses, and parasite eggs. You will need a cat litter scoop, goggles (These are needed if you use litter with chemicals to clump the litter. The drying agents can dry your eyes also) and a mask (The mask will help prevent you from getting parasites, viruses, and bacteria from the your kitten/cat). Everyday put on the goggles and mask, scoop out bowel movements left in the box. Put them in a plastic bag. Tie it closed and throw it in the outside garbage container. Now you have flushed the toilet for your cat. Your home will smell better to you and your kittie. It will be healthier for both of you. *Once a month the box should be completely emptied and disinfected. Then refill it with new litter. *Cats have a very strong sense of smell and will sometimes not use a box that is not kept clean. They sometimes object to strong smelling deodorizing litters. My cats/kittens are used to the smell of The Best Cat Litter in the World (This really is the name of cat litter I use) . It is made of corn and only corn. It has no chemicals and it is a clumping litter that can be disposed of right down the toilet! I ad Baking Soda so, my house will smell clean and the kitties will be happy about a clean box. *For those who ha ve the bucks there are options to consider. Here are some utlimate ways to keep your house and cat clean. When the box is as clean, as these boxes, your cat will be healthier. http://www.littermaid.com/ www.scoopfree.com http://www.catgenie.com http://www.litterkwitter.com There are new box cleaning systems coming out all the time now. Some internet research may be of benefit. *If you are having a problem with a kittie that dosen't use the litter box and you can't solve it, the internet has many sites that will offer suggestions to solve the problem. *If your home has been occupied by other animals that have left behind smells from accidents you will need to use one of the commerically prepared oder removers.You may alos cocidering using No Spray another commerically prepared spray that discourages sparying in the house. *If a cat/kitten is not using the box it can mean that there is some kind of illness. This the most common reason for a kittie to not be using the box. Take it seriously. Tell your vet and ask for a check-up.
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