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Dear Cath - July 2018
Q. Hi Cath, what is a convenient and non-messy kitty litter to use? I seem to use a lot for two cats. Looking forward to a solution. Kind regards, Janelle.
A. It's been a few years since we had our gorgeous Gus, so I'm drawing on my memory and a few tips from the Tip Store.
We used generic kitty litter, shredded paper, bicarb soda and plastic bags to keep the laundry odour free and Gus happy. First the tray was lined with a plastic bag. This just makes dumping the used kitty litter easier, it's not essential. Then the tray was sprinkled with about a half cup of bicarb soda, just enough to lightly cover the bottom. Then a layer of shredded paper (newspaper, printer paper etc., the shiny, coloured papers aren't as absorbent), topped off with a layer of kitty litter. It was Hannah's job to clean the tray every morning by removing solids, then once a week the tray was emptied and the contents wrapped and put in the rubbish bin. I've never been keen on adding fresh animal waste to the compost. And the process started again.
Here are some other ideas, from the Tip Store.
"In place of kitty litter, I use cheapest chicken layer pellets, these can usually be purchased on special for between $11 - $13 for 20kg for local pet store. I have a male cat and have never had a problem with odour. When kitty does #1, leave for 2 hours, tip tray to expose a little volcano of solid layer pellets, remove with pooper scooper and smooth out remained of pellets, you can add another cup full is desired. For a #2 just remove as normal with a pooper scooper. Trays are thoroughly cleaned weekly, making sure not to used anything scented as kitty usually will not like this. "
Contributed by Cynthia
I use Breeders Choice litter for this tray which is made of recycled paper pellets. I find that with a litter scoop you can carefully pick up the wet or dirty pellets and droppings and safely flush them down the loo (in several batches if necessary!). It is important to do this daily at least; cats are very fussy creatures about hygiene. As our loo is in the bathroom we check the tray whenever one of us is in there. I also line the tray with a sheet of plastic I cut from big bin liner bags. After each "use", or when you notice a smell, I sprinkle a teaspoon of Purina cat litter deodoriser over the tray. You don't need much, it is safe for cats and the smell won't put them off using the tray. 300g lasts me a year. When the paper does need replacing I put it in the compost, or you could wrap and dispose of in the rubbish bin.
Contributed by Ruth
A. It's been a few years since we had our gorgeous Gus, so I'm drawing on my memory and a few tips from the Tip Store.
We used generic kitty litter, shredded paper, bicarb soda and plastic bags to keep the laundry odour free and Gus happy. First the tray was lined with a plastic bag. This just makes dumping the used kitty litter easier, it's not essential. Then the tray was sprinkled with about a half cup of bicarb soda, just enough to lightly cover the bottom. Then a layer of shredded paper (newspaper, printer paper etc., the shiny, coloured papers aren't as absorbent), topped off with a layer of kitty litter. It was Hannah's job to clean the tray every morning by removing solids, then once a week the tray was emptied and the contents wrapped and put in the rubbish bin. I've never been keen on adding fresh animal waste to the compost. And the process started again.
Here are some other ideas, from the Tip Store.
"In place of kitty litter, I use cheapest chicken layer pellets, these can usually be purchased on special for between $11 - $13 for 20kg for local pet store. I have a male cat and have never had a problem with odour. When kitty does #1, leave for 2 hours, tip tray to expose a little volcano of solid layer pellets, remove with pooper scooper and smooth out remained of pellets, you can add another cup full is desired. For a #2 just remove as normal with a pooper scooper. Trays are thoroughly cleaned weekly, making sure not to used anything scented as kitty usually will not like this. "
Contributed by Cynthia
I use Breeders Choice litter for this tray which is made of recycled paper pellets. I find that with a litter scoop you can carefully pick up the wet or dirty pellets and droppings and safely flush them down the loo (in several batches if necessary!). It is important to do this daily at least; cats are very fussy creatures about hygiene. As our loo is in the bathroom we check the tray whenever one of us is in there. I also line the tray with a sheet of plastic I cut from big bin liner bags. After each "use", or when you notice a smell, I sprinkle a teaspoon of Purina cat litter deodoriser over the tray. You don't need much, it is safe for cats and the smell won't put them off using the tray. 300g lasts me a year. When the paper does need replacing I put it in the compost, or you could wrap and dispose of in the rubbish bin.
Contributed by Ruth