Sentences with phrase «out of the litter box in»

It meant keeping the dogs out of the litter box in search of «snacks».

Not exact matches

If you can't even figure out the filter here, you're not bright enough to be in charge of anything but cleaning the litter box.

Unless you have an outdoor cat (or have actually succeeded in teaching your cat to use the toilet), cleaning out litter boxes is just a fact of life.

It allows arthritic, senior and disabled to get in and out of the litter box comfortably with no mess.

When I arrived, he was curled up in the litter box, facing the corner of his cage with tubes coming out of several places.

One of the key areas where you can start from would be emptying out Puss» litter box daily, scooping up Fido's poop regularly (even if it's done in the backyard garden), and cleaning out the cages of your smaller pets like guinea pigs and birds weekly.

You want it to be designed so that, as far as possible, the litter and other stuff does not go flying out of the box when your cat scratches around in there.

The litter box area is on the lower level of the townhouse and has a built - in ventilation system to pull out odors and constantly replenish the townhouse with fresh air.

A bully, also, can be a real problem, and the more boxes allow the kitty being bullied to be able to find a litter box without getting ambushed when going in or out of the box.

Cats may start urinating or defecating outside of the litter box because getting in and out of it is painful.

Dog crate training will therefore make your dog more interested in waiting until your take it out, or at least search out the newspaper / litter box in the corner of the dog crate.

As a cat owner, look out for the following symptoms of kidney problems in your cats: • Increased water consumption and urination, or greatly reduced water consumption • Increased amount of urine in the litter box • Marked weight loss / loss of appetite • Vomiting

Another great idea is to place a litter box out of view in your garden to encourage your kitty to not use your plants as a bathroom.

Early signs of a possible urinary blockage may include straining to urinate but producing little to no urine, crying / vocalizing when urinating, small drops of blood, excessive licking at the prepuce or vulva, frequent trips in and out of the litter box (cats) or frequent need to go outdoors (dogs).

There are also a variety of medical issues, such as diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, arthritis, and dementia that can also be a reason for your cat to stop using the litter box, which is why we will also want to examine your cat, and possibly do a few tests to rule these diseases in or out.

I estimate (with no hard data) that in 1 out of 4 problem cats living in single - cat households, your veterinarian will find a medical explanation for your pet's litter box issue.

Joint pain may make it difficult for your older cat to get in and out of a litter box.

Keep the litter boxes in separate areas out of visual sight of one another.

She is very old and doesn't use the basement, so it is obviously coming from one of the other cats, who must be acting out because of the new cat (since there are two litter boxes readily available in the basement).

While you might want to place the litter box out of sight or in a hidden area, your cat may not have the same concerns.

Symptoms: Typical signs of urinary problems in cats include urination out of the litter box, vocalizing or straining during urination, frequent attempts to urinate with small spots or no urine produced, and blood in the urine.

While in a home setting, a litter box can be kept out of the way, things get more complicated in a yard, where the cat feces are scattered about and likely buried under ground.

Most people are inclined to place the litter box in an out - of - the - way spot to minimize odor and prevent litter from being tracked throughout the house, but what's more important is that you choose a location your cat finds appropriate.

Your pets will have a tough time tearing through the cat litter mat as it goes in and out of its litter box

Not only can your vet rule out health issues that might be getting in the way of litter box training, he or she can also offer training suggestions.

I bought one and tried it out on 16 litter boxes in one of our areas.

The founder's out - of - the box thinking lead to a breakthrough in sifting litter in - the - box through a series of 3 stacking / interlocking trays that are used in rotation to always keep a clean top layer and easily remove clumps without a scoop.

If you're dealing with a litter box problem and the veterinarian has ruled out underlying causes, you can find step - by - step information on behavior modification techniques in any of Pam's books, including the latest release, CatWise.

Urinating in odd places (out of litter box) could be a medical problem (infection, crystal formation), a behavioral problem, or a combination of both.

In addition, Simple Solution is non-clumping — attapulgite has the ability to continually absorb both urine moisture and odor — so users don't have to scoop out urine balls all the time; is half the weight of competitive standard clay litters, making it easier to lift and carry, and has a long - lasting light, pleasant fragrance that freshens the air around the litter box.

When cats get older, you don't want a great big tall litter box that's hard for them to get in and out of.

Establish a litter box by tilling the soil or placing sand in an out - of - the - way spot in your yard.

And they act out by scratching furniture, peeing outside of their litter boxes, hiding, spraying, fighting with other cats in the household, and just plain making you go crazy out of your mind trying to figure out what to do for them and about them.

Choose litter boxes that are large, easy to get into and out of, and place them in the living area where your cat spends the most time.»

It is important to realize that if your cat is going in and out of the litter box, trying to urinate frequently with little success, they are in pain.

These machines with scooping rakes are designed considering standard scenarios of a cat doing his business but the reality is always different; the machine will probably miss some clumps from the litter box and won't be able to «see» feces sitting on the edge of the box hanging out like in any regular cat box when «accidents» happen.

Animals don't act out of spite or revenge, so it won't help to give your cat special privileges in the hope that she'll start using the litter box again.

Once a week, dump out the litter in the trash, clean the litter box with soap and water, dry it well, and replace with clean litter (which should reach about three inches from the bottom of the litter box).

If your cat is having a hard time getting in or out of the litter box they might not want to use it.

To get your cat back in the litter box and the stench out of your house, you'll first need to identify the source of the problem.

The walk - off platform actually makes a significant difference in litter scatter, especially since neither of my cats jump out of the box like they do in boxes without steps.

When there is only one way in and out of the litter box, it could be a dangerous place for your kitty.

Gary Le Mon, in his article, «Natural Worm Treatment for Cats,» suggests that daily removal of cat feces, with regular cleaning of litter boxes helps prevent and clear out intestinal parasites.

Litter boxes should be low enough that the kitty can get in and out of easily.

Keep an eye out for: signs of abnormal urination, like urinating on cool surfaces (a tile floor or bathtub, for example), blood in the urine, straining to urinate with little or no urine production, or crying in the litter box

In addition to the Meet the Parents cat, he said he toilet - trained six out of eight cats owned by an elderly lady who was overwhelmed keeping up with so many litter boxes.

For instance, some cats start peeing or pooping outside the litter box because it's not so easy to climb in and out of it, as you noticed.

Cats do get arthritis, and will also have more trouble getting up on their perches, in and out of the litter box, or up and down stairs.

Yesterday, when we were changing litter boxes, Scott and I each had a box in our hands and we were guarding each other into the front door, making sure no cats got out, when a cat zipped past us, but, instead of zipping OUT, the cat zipped Iin our hands and we were guarding each other into the front door, making sure no cats got out, when a cat zipped past us, but, instead of zipping OUT, the cat zipped out, when a cat zipped past us, but, instead of zipping OUT, the cat zipped OUT, the cat zipped ININ!

A 12» high litter box will also be useful to you, for half of the litter specks that stick to Kitty's paws will fall back in the box thanks to the push he needs to give to get out.