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2nd July 2011, 07:24 PM #1
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Litter Recommendations?
We're having a bit of a dilemma with our litter situation. We are currently using Catsan as that's what the breeder used but Dave complains a lot that it's not absorbing the smell of Teddy's number 2s very well. We've got a pretty big tray so we need quite a bit of litter to fill it (if we put in too little, Teddy scrapes it all into one corner and wees on the plastic for some reason!) and we can only get the little bags of Catsan from the pet shop next door (we have bought bigger bags from ASDA too though). The most recent little bag I bought on Wednesday is now almost empty.
Dave changes all the litter and I clean the tray thoroughly every 2/3 days - is this too often or not enough? It just seems as though we're getting through so much litter!
When Teddy does a poo it's always removed quickly and thrown out. Then I spray some oust/febreeze and from my point of view, I don't find that there's a smell after that.
Sorry this post is totally incoherent! Basically I think we're getting through too much litter and Dave thinks the litter isn't good enough at absorbing poo smells (I don't completely agree with this though and I think this explains why we're getting through so much litter - because he wants to change the whole thing so often!)
So I was wondering, what do you guys use? We need something that's easy to get a hold of (preferably in a shop but online is okay too as long as we can get it in big quantities I guess!).
I'm a bit worried that Teddy won't be a fan of the change either :/ Have any of you changed the type of litter you've used and had problems?
Any advice much appreciated!
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2nd July 2011, 07:52 PM #2
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I have 4 neuter boys now (well, three and a half!) and I've always used Cats Best which is a clumping litter. It absorbs really well, can be flushed and I never have any trouble with anyone doing their business anywhere other than the trays. The downside is - it tracks - bloody everywhere! Having said that I wouldn't change. When Oscar came home a few weeks ago he was using Yesterdays News but it doesn't absorb half as well and poo just sits on the top of it. Oscars feet were constantly covered in wee, as he would do his thing in the tray then walk all in it. This has now stopped as we have now changed him over to Cats Best. I have two very large litter trays in the downstairs toilet. These get scooped whenever we use our loo and then topped up. I empty and disinfect about every 2-3 weeks, depending if there have been any 'runny' ones or not. Sorry to be so graphic but I think we're probably all used to it! I would estimate the cost of filling and topping up two extra large trays per week to be around £4-£5 (based on using a 10l bag per 10-14 days - this is a very rough guess!) Hope this helps
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2nd July 2011, 08:12 PM #3
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I use Sainsbury's own brand clumping litter. Its about £2 for 10 litres and is identical to a more expensive brand. Buddy has gone back to using his tray all the time. I change litter every day and disinfect once a week. I use a scented litter liner and I add litter freshner. I get through a bag a week.
As for your OH I hear a broken nose improves your tolerence to litterbox smellsLast edited by catslave; 2nd July 2011 at 08:15 PM.
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2nd July 2011, 10:45 PM #4
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I've not found anything that absorbs smells of no2's, i remove them when they are done and open the doors to air as i can't stand the smell of air fresher
We go from catsan to sophisticat (white stuff) depending on where we go, and get the cheapest stuff we can, no issues with change
I would just get value cheapy stuff and change as often as you can
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3rd July 2011, 12:00 AM #5
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Thanks for the advice guys! I think we are definitely emptying the tray far too often which is why we're getting through so much. I do the same with opening windows etc. to air out the flat.
Sorry for being a dunce but what do you mean by 'it tracks'? just that they end up with it on their feet? Teddy kicks some out of his tray or brings it with him on his way out but I always hoover around the tray every day so I can deal with if that's what you mean! I like the idea that it's flushable though because right now we're having to make loads of trips up and down six flights of stairs!
I read somewhere that as long as the texture of the litter is similar to what he previously used, he shouldn't have a problem with it?
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3rd July 2011, 01:03 AM #6
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Like Missdiane i've not found anything that absorbs the smell of poo. As you can imagine, we get through a LOT of cat litter and like most breeders i know we use wood pellets. Pets at home sell it but i buy mine in bulk online as it's a lot cheaper and also the pellets don't seem to disintigrate as quickly.
Here's where i get it from; Liverpool wood pellets
I usually buy 500kg of the economy pellets in small bags. We tried the premium type once but funnily enough it wasn't as good as the economy. You can buy any quantity.
On the subject of clay clumping litter, I refuse to use the stuff and certainly don't recommend it to anyone that has a kitten from me. When I did research on it a while back, i came across quite a few stories/articles like this one clay clumping litter Call me paranoid, but i prefer not to take any chances with my babies.
Hope this helps.
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3rd July 2011, 11:01 AM #7
I use ASDA 20ltr clumping litter. Empty the clumps twice a day (and remove the no.2's instantly) and just top up with more litter. Give it a full clean out once a week.
I also own one of these Litter Locker II at zooplus
which only needs changing about once a week too... Haven't regretted this purchase at all as it properly reduces the running around.
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3rd July 2011, 12:27 PM #8
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Yes, when I say 'it tracks' I mean it sticks to their feet and gets walked all over the house, and I have four of them going it . But if you can live with that, I would highly recommend it. I have also used chick crumb (without anti-biotics) and would continue to use it but I don't have a local supplier, so it is a bit more problematic to get it. I go to quite a few shows and R&L have 30l bags of Cats Best, usually for £15, which makes it very economical to use. I try to get 2-3 bags at a time.
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