Dog Proof Cat Litter Boxes

dog proof cat litter boxes

What Odor? Odor Eliminating Product, 32-Ounce Bottle $13.67 We guarantee that What Odor will safely eliminate any odor, or your money back! Our Multi Purpose formula is great for odors indoors and out. Even the toughest odors will be eliminated….

Clevercat Top Entry Litterbox $34.95 The award-winning Clevercat Top Entry litter box nearly eliminates tracking, prevents over-the-edge spills and reduces odor. Excellent for cats that love to dig and kick litter. Clevercat is dog-proof from most dogs. Cats and kittens adapt quickly and love the privacy. Use with or without liners. Using Clevercat custom heavy-duty liners allows for quick, easy and sanitary litter box changes. Not r…

Drymate Cat Litter Box Mat Grey 20 inch x 28 inch $9.99 Protects floors and reduces litter tracking. Soft, absorbent fabric is stain resistant and durable. Has a bonded waterproof backing to prevent leak through. Machine washable and dryable….

CrystalLiners — Cat Litter Box Liners Designed for use with the Forever Litter Tray® in the ScoopFree Automatic Litter Box (Pack of 36) $69.95 Do you love your Forever Litter Tray but hate having to clean it after every litter change? Would you like to protect your tray and keep it from becoming discolored or absorbing litter odors? CrystalLiners are designed to do just that! They provide a sealed protection so your Forever Litter Tray will never make contact with kitty waste again. And no waste means no odors or stains. And NO MORE …

Pet Rabbit Care; 4 Basic Tips to Get You Started

Pet Rabbits care and concern should be paramount, especially if you are getting someone in your family a Rabbit for a Birthday or Holiday present.  While the Disney movies always make the fluffy little rascals so cute, there are some basic that you have to be aware of before bringing them home to be loved and cared for.

First, you have to realize that rabbits are creatures that like to roam in groups, by and large.  Additionally, the usually stay within a region as a creature and are not know to wander far from that area they are familiar with.  Because the nature of rabbits are of a fairly docile creature, they are usually easy game for prey.

With house rabbits, you have got to know a bit of the history so you can accommodate them as a pet.  With that in mind, let’s look at 5 basics to keep them happy in your home.

First, their home.  Rabbits don’t like to be caged all day, but they must feel safe.  Many like the idea of a larger cage that the rabbit can go in and out of and allow the rabbits to roam.  Be sure to make sure you rabbit-proof the home and give them something to use for waste.  Believe ti or not, rabbits will use litter boxes, just make sure  they don’t share it with a cat…that is trouble with a capital “T”.

Second, use anything but Cedar, as it can harm rabbits, for their bedding.  They love a soft blanket that they can nest in.  I have seen may take old towels and cut into several nice size shapes and let the rabbit arrange as he chooses.

Third, rabbits are vegetable lovers, so resist the need to give them stuff you think they might like.  This means that your favorite house plant will look good to them, so just be aware.  Know that Rabbits have small digestive tracts and you have to be careful to give them too much as they will eat most anything if you let them.  The idea that the furry little friends only will eat lettuce is not so much true as lettuce does nt haove a lot of nutritional value.  Let the eat other veggies as well such as; carrot tops, spinach, broccoli, and other green vegetables.  Vary it up and your pet Rabbit will love you.  And don’t forget the fresh water; and a clean, cool environment.

Fourth, the handling of your pet Rabbit.  Remember that Rabbits are very sensitive creatures, especially with their ears and eyes as those are their predator defense mechanisms.  Their ears are an indicator as to what they are sensing as the ears will stand up when they sense something.  Respect their senses and never pick them up by their ears.  Always place a hand under their chest between the front feet and the other hand under their butt.  This will give them a comforting feeling and allow them to feel safe with you.  Also, never touch their nose.

A Rabbit is a pet that could live anywhere from 7 to 10 years on the average with proper care, with some rabbits living into the teens.  Take care of them and, like any other pet in your home, they will probably become a treasured member of the family adored by all.

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DA Southern is not a Doctor and doesn’t even play one on TV, but has had a long obsession with pets and their care as a result of many years working with various Animal Rescue Organizations. Visit him at his blog and get involved with the Pet Care Newsletter.

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Why did my cat use the couch as a litter box?

So I have two cats. Which usually are extremely well behaved, and use their litter box regularly. Honestly, these cats never had accidents before this. I don’t understand why they are doing this. I had a hunch that it might have been a territorial thing. It just seemed to coincidental that the day after friends from out of town brought their little dog with them when they visited. I am pretty sure that it was my female cat, just because she has the more nervous personality. From what I have been reading female cats mark their territory too. I don’t have any proof, I just want to know how to find out who did it, why they did, and how to stop it. And also find out how to clean it to where you aren’t ever going to smell it again. (Which I hear is impossible.)

Please help, I can’t have this continue.

First make sure you have CLEAN litterboxes available. The guideline for litterboxes is one per cat plus an extra – so in your case, the recommation is 3 litterboxes. You should have at least 2 litterboxes if 3 is not possible.

Place numerous litter boxes around the house. You do not have to use anything fancy: dishpans, large plastic containers, or other items may work just as well. Try a larger litter box, such as a sweater storage box; some behaviorists feel litter boxes are often too small.

Use different substrates including newspaper, clumpable and nonclumpable litter, sand, sawdust (not cedar) and no litter at all. Use unscented litter, since many cats do not like the scented kind.

Try different depths of litter. Many people put too much litter in the box. Some cats like only a small amount.

Clean any soiled areas with an enzyme cleaner designed for use on pet urine and stool. Regular detergents and other cleaners will not break down the urine or feces, and if the cat smells any urine or feces on a carpet or floor, the cat may continue to use that spot to eliminate. Most cats by nature do not like citrus, so spraying forbidden areas with citrus scented product could help.

Clean the litter boxes at least once daily. Wash the litter box weekly. Do not clean the box with a strong smelling disinfectant, but rinse the box well after washing it.

Feed the cat where he is inappropriately eliminating. Many cats will not urinate or defecate in the area in which they are fed.

Try Feliway. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Take your cat to the litter box frequently, and if she uses it, praise her, or even give her a treat.

If you catch your cat in the act of urinating or defecating outside of the box (or even using the digging motion), use a remote correction. This generally means doing something that will startle him. Tossing a pop can with a few coins inside of it and taped shut toward the cat (but not at him!) may get him to stop. Foghorns, whistles, and water pistols are other options. It is best if he does not associate you with the correction, but thinks it ‘comes out of the blue.’

Do NOT punish the cat. Punishing the cat, including rubbing his nose in the soiled area will not help, and will probably increase the stress on the cat.

In some situations, it may be helpful to confine the cat to a small room with food, water, toys, bed, and litter box. Once he is using the litter box in the smaller area, gradually allow him into larger areas of the house.

Good luck.

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