It’s a warm summer day and you step into your home to the smell of…something. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but it smells like something died. You start to follow the smell until you reach the source: the cat litter box. You open the lid to find a swarm of flies. But how did they get there? And more importantly, how do you get rid of them? One of the most frustrating things about litter boxes is dealing with flies. It seems like no matter how often you clean the box, there are always a few flies…
Author: mrlitterbox
If you’ve ever had to deal with the annoying presence of gnats around your cat litter box, then you understand why it’s important to get rid of them as soon as possible! These tiny bugs seem to thrive on making our lives just a little bit worse and unfortunately, they don’t go away on their own…you have to take action! Fortunately, getting rid of gnats around your cat litter box isn’t that difficult. Follow these steps and you’ll be living a gnat-free life in no time! Why are there gnats around my cat’s litter box? How can I get rid…
Have you ever wondered how to move a cat’s litter box? If you have, I’ve got the answer for you. If you own a cat, you know that moving the litter box is not the easiest task. It can be quite a challenge to get the old one out of your home and replace it with a new one. Moving a cat’s litter box can be an easy task when you know what to do. It can also be a bit of a challenge when you skip essential steps. Many people have moved their cat’s litter box and have run…
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you peed in your cat’s litter box? You see, I recently (like the day before yesterday) peed in my cat’s litter box. I’m kidding, I play too much! However, everybody has had this experience: your dog pees on the rug, or your cat meows at the door, or there is that one time you took a leak in the shower. You know what I mean. It’s that one time when you were so desperate to relieve yourself, but the bathroom was occupied by a small child or your significant other. So you…
Where to put a cat litter box when you live in a small apartment can be a tricky question to answer. While you may have plenty of space, it’s still not always practical to have a separate room where you can keep your cat litter box. With a small apartment, it is important to maximize the space available. Cat litter boxes are a necessity for pet owners. But you’d be surprised at just how much room you need to accommodate one cat’s litter box. You don’t want your pet to have to wait and wonder whether it can use the…
Are you confused about how much cat litter you need in a month? If so, this article is for you! I’ve been living with an indoor cat who is old enough to be called Methuselah and I’ve walked this journey before. How much cat litter per month? I’m sure you’ve pondered this before. Don’t be ashamed, everyone has. This can be a difficult question to answer as cats are different and have different lifestyles. It seems that no matter the situation, the answer to this is always the same. “I don’t know.” Not only that but there can be multiple…
Have you ever owned a cat and wondered how long a cat could go without using a litter box? Well, if you are like me, the answer probably isn’t what you expect. You’ve probably gone through the same dilemma over and over again. And while it may seem like a simple question, it’s quite difficult to answer. There’s no way of knowing how long your cat can go without using the litter box as it depends on many different factors. The truth is, the answer is different for every cat and owner. Some cats need to be trained not to…
Do you have to use a special litter box for wood pellets? Maybe, maybe not. Some cat owners have reported their cats having terrible accidents in wood pellet-filled litter boxes. The solution? You’ll want to get a special cat litter box for wood pellets. Why would you have to have a special one? Wood pellets create varying degrees of stickiness, depending on what type of wood they’re made from. The stickiness can make it hard for cats to dig in their litter box, as well as clump together around the urine of your cat, which is not good from a…
In a lot of ways, cat litter boxes are similar to human bathrooms in that they both have purposes. For example, toilet bowls are there to stop fecal waste from entering your home and clogging your drains and toilets. Cat litter boxes do the same thing but for cat waste instead of human waste, making two uses for one device. How long does a cat litter box last is an age-old question, isn’t it? There are lots of factors that affect how long a litter box lasts. Asking this question, however, is not something you should do at a cat…
This is a common question that cat owners ask. While it’s a little embarrassing for the owner to be asked this, the question is important. This is because if your cat does have diarrhea, how severe it will be will depend on how much you know about what causes diarrhea and how you can treat him. Unfortunately, not all cat owners are aware of the fact that their cat has diarrhea, so they don’t realize that it needs treatment right away. If you’ve ever had a cat or dog with loose or watery bowel movements, you know it’s not pleasant.…