Some litters have scents in them to mask
the smell of the litter box.
My cats love it and
the smell of a litter box room is no more which is a big PLUS.
Even if the memory of the punishment has faded they may still associate the sights and
smells of the litter box with an uneasy feeling.
Remember that if you do not like
the smell of the litter box, your cat probably doesn't either; keep it clean and you'll have a happy cat.
Not exact matches
Once your cat uses the
litter box it starts the process
of cleaning and in 20 minutes it's completely ready to go again and you won't
smell anything.
I even bought cat
litter and put it in a
box in the closet in hopes it would absorb some
of the
smell.
But the biggest crime
of all is wasting the talents
of Murrary, Bob Hoskins (a bulldog's voice), Curry and Connelly on this enterprise which
smells like a full
litter box in July.
Many
of our retailers have found that a small display
box with a sample
of the
litter for the customer to see, feel and
smell helps them understand the product better,» Yamamoto says.
«There is nothing sweeter to our organization than the
smell of a clean
litter box — nothing, that is, but the
smell of a donation.»
• If you have other animals at home, make use
of any barriers and kennels to help them feel safe and secure • Do not overcrowd them • If there is a dog (s) at home, consider covering their kennel or cage so the dogs will not be visible when you bring them home • Minimize moving cats from cage to cage • Provide a hiding place for them • If possible, bring a towel or something that
smells like him • Clean their
litter box frequently • Give them a predictable schedule for feedings
I'm sorry about your sense
of smell being ruined, Gail, but you do make a good point about the
litter boxes!
The
smell of a fresh
litter box is a powerful attractant to cats and a stimulant to eliminate there and, for most cats, this single marking / elimination area is sufficient.
Because
of their sensitivity to odors, some cats avoid the
smell of chemicals and detergent we often use to clean the
litter box.
• Lethargy • Exercise intolerance • Collapsing or seizures • Anorexia • Weight loss • Increased thirst (more than one ounce per pound
of body weight per day) and / or increased urination • Decreased urination • Painful urination • Abnormal urine color /
smell • Not using
litter box consistently • Sores that do not heal • Difficulty eating / swallowing • Diarrhea • Blood in the stool • Unkempt appearance
of coat or skin • Dark or tarry appearing stool • Decreased defecation frequency • Painful defecation • Dry / hard stool • Redness, swelling, or bleeding
of the gums • Difficulty breathing / rapid breathing (more than 35 breaths per minute) • Redness / swelling / soreness
of the foot pads • Changes in behavior • Nasal discharge • Ocular discharge • Bleeding or discharge • Vomiting • Abnormal gait • Excessive shedding • Lesions on the skin • Head shaking • Coughing • Apparent deafness
> Cats don't like the
smell of new or scented
litter boxes that's why they prefer to stick to the same one that they've been using for past few years.
The strong
smells and generally unpleasant business
of cleaning a
litter box will keep some people from considering a cat.
Dr. Jeff Werber, a veterinarian to stars» pets such as Britney Spears, Ben Affleck and Julia Roberts, among many others, advises to «consider several factors: the texture
of the
litter, the
smell of the
litter, the location
of the
litter box, and the type
of litter box».
Seeing as most
of these are self - contained systems, you will never have to worry about offending visitors with the distinct
smell of an open
litter box.
By having more than one
box, you can more easily tell if one
of your cats makes particularly bad
litter box smells.
An accident caused by a closed laundry room door can be the beginning
of a nightmare when your cats decide that since the sofa cushion
smells like a
litter box, it must be one.
Between the constant cleaning and the strong
smell, a cat that is not using the
litter box properly can be a source
of frustration.
And, from a feline standpoint, because cats have such a keen sense
of smell, some are ««turned off» by scented
litters, and this could lead to
litter box avoidance issues.
Traditional clay
litter is heavy and dusty, and create clumps that stick to the sides and bottom
of the
box — plus, no matter how often you scoop, there's always the problem
of «that
smell.»
My ferret keeps going to the bathroom on the floor
of his cage and only uses his
litter box sometimes - I can't keep up and his cage
smells awful - what can I do?
Cats hate the
smell of citrus so stop washing out their
litter boxes with lemon scented dish soap if you would like your cats to continue to use their
litter box!
If you want to keep your
litter box fresh, clean and out
of sight, these are the six best
litter box tips to use so you have a harmonious and clean -
smelling home.
Where you put the
litter box is important so that your cat uses it every time, and so your home doesn't
smell of cat excrement.
Cats have a much more sensitive sense
of smell than we do and some cats are very picky about how clean their
litter box is.
While being covered could keep the
smell down to a certain degree, a dirty
litter box would reek
of cat poop.
Laundry rooms are not the best places for
litter boxes because
of the noises from the machines and the
smells from detergents.
Stray kittens are accustomed to using dirt as their potty, so for this reason, the
smell of dirt will attract your kitty to the
litter box.
This balanced formula is not just responsible for maintaining a healthy body — it can also get rid
of the
litter box's overpowering
smell.
Almost Invisible Cat
Litter is a unique, high density amorphous silica gel that neutralizes the smell of urine in under 30 seconds and evaporates much of the liquid, keeping your litter box dry at all
Litter is a unique, high density amorphous silica gel that neutralizes the
smell of urine in under 30 seconds and evaporates much
of the liquid, keeping your
litter box dry at all
litter box dry at all times.
It's turned out to be a great ploy to capture retailer attention, «driving» retailers to the Lucy Pet Products booth where
Litter Box Bob is on hand holding a tray of litter as if he is selling snacks at a baseball game, proving that the used litter really doesn't
Litter Box Bob is on hand holding a tray
of litter as if he is selling snacks at a baseball game, proving that the used litter really doesn't
litter as if he is selling snacks at a baseball game, proving that the used
litter really doesn't
litter really doesn't
smell.
In fact, it should be prevented as cats hate the
smell of dirty
litter boxes too.
No one likes the
smell of a dirty
litter box.
The removal
of almost all urine and feces does produce a better -
smelling box area for weeks at a time without completely throwing out the old
litter and starting from scratch.
Some
of these materials also have a naturally pleasant
smell, and, for cleanup, you can save yourself the hassle
of scooping by simply dumping the entire
litter box and refilling it.
Many believe that clumping
litters, which allow for the easy removal
of solids and liquids, keep
boxes smelling fresher.
You aren't the only one who doesn't like the
smell of a dirty
litter box — and you have the option
of getting away from it by leaving the room.
Keeping your kitty healthy and happy by taking care
of their
litter box will make them better pets — and keep your home
smelling more pleasant as well.
It's possible that the new
litter caused the different
smell in the
box, but I'd err on the side
of caution and get him checked out.
It's best to avoid scented
litter; while humans may prefer the
smell of rosebuds over fresh cat poop, your kitten does not, and it may deter her from using the
litter box.
I have on occasion tried to feed him wet food but he doesn't want it.I did use a different brand
of litter in his
litter -
box for a few days because I didn't have time to go to the usual place I go to (PETCO) to refill his
litter bucket so I just bought some
litter in the convenience store in my apartment building, so perhaps the
smell could be due to that.
After all, if the
litter box can take care
of your kitty's
litter for you, you have to clean it properly to get rid
of the
smell.
One
of the problems with normal cat urine is the strong odor (because it IS concentrated and is why most
litter boxes STINK after a while and when there is soiling outside the
box, it can be a bear to get rid
of the
smell!)
I have 3 covered
littered boxes with liners and a
litter genie in my bedroom, and unless one
of them has JUST pooped, my house and room don't
smell at all.
In our list
of the best cat
litter boxes, we have taken into consideration cat
litter boxes that can accommodate one cat to multiple cats, cat
litter boxes that regulate
smells and even those that clean themselves automatically.
What your cat eats can have a profound effect on the
smell and amount
of urine and feces they leave in the
litter box.
Add a healthy treat: I like to add a small amount
of a pleasant
smelling herb like mint, basil, or rosemary in their
litter box.