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I was an outdoor cat before I moved from Sweden to the States, which means that I didn’t really have to get used to doing my “do” in a box until just about a year ago. When I did make the transition, though, I picked it up fairly easily, and thankfully, the human type who feeds me knew a few things about kitty litter etiquette:
We cats like it when the box is in a quiet location, where we can get a little privacy. That one’s a no brainer, right? Scooping daily is really appreciated. Some litters may pride themselves on not having to be maintained daily, but trust me – it makes a HUGE difference. Change the litter every 7 to 10 days. “CHANGE” does not mean just pouring new stuff over the old stuff. We’re hip to that jive. Don’t clean the box with strong, chemical-smelling cleaners. It’s hard to breathe and concentrate when your bathroom smells like a laboratory. Trust me. Keep it in one place. It’s easier and better for both of us if I don’t have to try to remember where it is today. You wouldn’t want me to give up the search and just go on that nice, new rug of yours, now would you? |
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