January 20th, 2009
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When you see a covered pile or a wet circle in the litter, tilt the box gently and slowly shake it so that all the dry litter falls away and you have just the wet clump waiting to be scooped. Scrape up the wet lump with the spoon. Put the spoon away, and shake the dry litter back so it forms an even layer in the pan. If you need to add a little more litter, now is the time. Even if the litter box is in the bathroom, you cannot risk flushing the dirty litter down the toilet, no matter what promises the manufacturer makes on the bag. So you have a couple of viable options – the main point being that scooping out the litter should be a five second maneuver with no muss, no fuss. |
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I wish you would have said why it is too risky to flush litter down the toilet. I have been doing so for a long time, using a litter called Swheat Scoop, which is small granules of wheat. Can anyone clue me in ?
Hi Leah – Apparently it can really clog your pipes, despite what it says on the bag. People with septic tanks have the most to lose if things get blocked up, but even with town waste it’s supposedly a threat to free-flowing pipes. Why don’t you call your plumber – ro a local septic company – and see what they say? I’d love to know what your own area’s experts in the toilet department have to say!
I keep paper lunch bags in a small box alongside the litter boxes, along with a litter scoop. I also empty the boxes twice a day, sometimes three. Cats like clean boxes. NEVER throw litter in the toilet, ESPECIALLY if you are using a clumping litter; otherwise you are asking for a lot of trouble and expense when you have to call for repairs!
Hi Tracie and Carol – Thanks for your comments and advice on flushing litter. I live in a large apartment complex, and have been flushing the wheat litter for several years. I believe if it had caused a problem I would have heard about it. But if I get more area-specific info I’ll consider it further.