Sentences with phrase «avoid covered litter boxes»

Try to avoid covered litter boxes, as they can be awkward for arthritic kitties to use without bumping their heads.

Make sure it is clean and avoid covered litter boxes that concentrate smells that can easily offend your cat.

Not exact matches

To avoid accidentally eating roundworm eggs, wash your hands before eating, thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables and keep sandboxes covered to prevent stray cats from using them as litter boxes.

Also, if you have a multi-cat home, avoid hooded litter boxes; although they cover up unpleasant odors, they make it difficult for cats to keep an eye on their siblings.

Recommendations include: keep your cat indoors; always cover its litter box when not in use; change the cat's litter daily (T. gondii does not become infectious until 1 to 5 days after it is shed in feces); avoid feeding cats raw or undercooked meat; wash your hands after gardening; and wash fruits and vegetables from the garden.

Some cats will avoid using a litter box that leaves them feeling exposed or unsafe; for these cats, it's best to provide a covered litter box and place it in a relatively quiet area of your home.

In part two of this article series, Cindy covers medical issues in cats that cause them to avoid the litter box.