Some cats prefer different litters, so if you have a litter tray and your cat isn't using it
try different types of litter to see if it makes a difference.
As kittens and cats get older, they change their minds as much as humans do so this can mean trying
out different types of litter tray or litter box.
If you want to experiment
with different types of litters, always make sure you keep the original litter that your cats are currently using in at least one box.
This takes a bit of experimentation, but it means
offering different types of litter (e.g., try unscented v scented and clumping v non-clumping) to see if he has a preference.
In this post we will
explore different types of litter to offer your cat, how often you should be cleaning their box, what you should be using to clean it, and how often the box itself should be replaced.
If you are having trouble with your feline buddy peeing or pooping where he shouldn't, you should consider experimenting
with different types of litter boxes.
Try different types of litter (scoopable, clay, etc.) in different boxes (open vs. hooded) at the same time, preferably in the same location, to control for all variables.
More than 600 of the collected plastic items, representing
the different types of litter found, were subsequently analysed for toxins using X-ray fluorescence.
«Retail sales associates may not always be aware of newer litter box technologies or
the different types of litter boxes available on the market,» says DeSantis, which means they might not be able to help consumers make an educated purchase.
Find out which type of litter your cat prefers: two side by side boxes with
different types of litter will do the trick.
These can range from
a different type of litter or a box hood to new furniture, new animals, new people or remodeling in the home.
If you're not sure, leave a few options out there for your cat: a few covered and uncovered litter boxes, a few different locations, and
different types of litter to see what your cat prefers.
Every time I go to their homes, I get frustrated with
the different types of litter scoops they use. . .
Add a new box in a different location than the old one and use
a different type of litter in the new box.
Most cats will only urinate in crystals, so another box with
a different type of litter should be provided for defecation.
Try filling a couple of litter boxes with
different types of litter and observe what your cat chooses.
multiple boxes, constant cleaning & scooping,
different types of litter, unscented litters, different types of boxes, etc..
Of course, this recommendation assumes you have made no changes to the routine (e.g.,
different type of litter, or changed the location).
Because of
the different types of litters now available to cat owners, customer education is crucial in this category.
Can I use
a different type of litter and not the crystals with this box?
If you think your cat may dislike her litter type, texture or smell, try offering
her different types of litter to use.
Put the boxes side - by - side for a while, each with
a different type of litter, and check to see which one your cat decides to use.
Try using
a different type of litter, or box, or move the box to the spot on which she seems to prefer.
Behavioral problems like scratching and inappropriate soiling can sometimes be solved by switching litters, buying
a different type of litter box, or providing a scratching post.
If you have a cat who doesn't cover and you want to try to change the behavior, you can experiment with adding additional litter boxes — some cats prefer a separate box for their urine and stool deposits — as well as
different types of litter.
2) Using 3
different types of litter.
If your cat is urinating right next to his box and you are sure that you're keeping it nice and clean, try
a different type of litter.
One quick way to find out is to put out two or three cat litter boxes with
different types of litter and see which your cat prefers.
If your cat is not particular to the litter you are currently using, consider
a different type of litter material.
Later, you can switch to
a different type of litter as your kitten grows.