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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2008Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even an intestinal symptom. It has been raining here for several days, and the prediction is for at least one more day of heavy rain. When it rains, my back yard becomes a lake. When the water rises high enough, it runs into my garage. I have improvised sandbags (newspaper bags filled with kitty litter) in the doorway, but the chances are that won't stop the water, only slow it down. My cats are indoor-outdoor. They have a cat flap and don't like using a litter box. The cat flap goes into the garage, but of course they can't get into the back yard. I put a litter box in the garage. However, it is early evening now, and the chances are there will be running water in the garage before morning. So I've put a second litter box in the house. The box is so seldom used, I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find. That seems to be backfiring on me now. I can smell the dust, and my respiratory symptoms seem to be getting worse. Any suggestions that don't involve going out into the rain to buy a different brand of litter? For future reference, are there any suggestions about a brand of litter that is dust-free? Thanks.  SignatureJoy Don't believe everything you think > I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and > even an intestinal symptom. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Thanks. No suggestions that will help right now. Just a lot of sympathy. We don't get a lot of rain here, and Molly and Jake prefer to go out. But we are having our annual week of winter right now. Along with lots of loud complaining from Jake and Molly both about the litter boxes and the condition of the out. Jo >> I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and >> even an intestinal symptom. [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Jo Thanks for the sympathy. We don't usually get a lot of rain here in Southern California either, but it's been raining for a week straight now, with another day or two predicted. Oh, and they also said we might get more showers on Wednesday, and maybe Friday. Joy > I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even > an intestinal symptom. Wish I had an answer to your question, but I can only send purrs for you to feel better soon, and for your garage not to be flooded. I use a plant-based litter and it doesn't create as much dust as some clay-based litters, but I don't know if that's a rule or that just happens to be true about the brand I use. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. >> I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and >> even an intestinal symptom. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > litters, but I don't know if that's a rule or that just happens to be true > about the brand I use. Thanks, Marina. Joy "Marina" >> I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and >> even an intestinal symptom. I feel sick too hon, and can barely type.. I was going to put up a post about the dusty cat litter thingy...I live in Wa State, where it rains alot, but we've gotten no flooding so far. Anyway, we've got 4 cats, al indoor ones, and I bought some Tidy Cat with the red lid..VERY dusty, and laden with germs:( It was almost toxic. We returned the jugs of litter to the store, got a refund and went on to purchase a store brand, which seems to be working well. I'd advise wearing a 'dust' mask over your nose,and mouth when you clean the box, and spray some Lysol antibacterial spray into the air to get rid of the dust germs. Then wash your hands througly with antibacterial soap. PUUUURs for you to get feeling better...and for your situation. > Wish I had an answer to your question, but I can only send purrs for you > to feel better soon, and for your garage not to be flooded. I use a > plant-based litter and it doesn't create as much dust as some clay-based > litters, but I don't know if that's a rule or that just happens to be true > about the brand I use. With so many brands of litter out there, some of them are very expensive, it's hard to find the right one. PUUUURS, prayers, love and HUGS Kyla and Clowder <snip other dust suggestions> > I'd advise wearing a 'dust' mask over your nose,and mouth when you clean the > box, and spray some Lysol antibacterial spray into the air to get rid of the > dust germs. Then wash your hands througly with antibacterial soap. Sorry, I have to jump in here: I've heard Lysol is potentially toxic to cats (as are other -ol products, e.g. PineSol) I can't remember which compound it is specifically. For dust free litters, if pine isn't an allergen, then I recommend Feline Pine, it's very low in fine-particle dust. It smells nice too, until it's ready to be changed. Some cats don't like it much though. It lasts a long time too. -Caroline S. "Caroline S." < <snip other dust suggestions> > I'd advise wearing a 'dust' mask over your nose,and mouth when you clean > the > box, and spray some Lysol antibacterial spray into the air to get rid of > the > dust germs. Then wash your hands througly with antibacterial soap. Sorry, I have to jump in here: I've heard Lysol is potentially toxic to cats (as are other -ol products, e.g. PineSol) I can't remember which compound it is specifically. Ohhhhh geeeeeez, I can't seem to get it right:( I make sure the cats are out of the room when I spray the air, and I wear my dust mask when I do a litter change. For dust free litters, if pine isn't an allergen, then I recommend Feline Pine, it's very low in fine-particle dust. It smells nice too, until it's ready to be changed. Some cats don't like it much though. It lasts a long time too. -Caroline S. I've tried that one but my cats don't like it:( Thanx for the info Caroline S. PUUUUUUUrs Kyla > I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and > even an intestinal symptom. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Thanks. I've never tried this. However, several years ago a neighbor used newspapers in her litter box. That might work in an emergency. The neighbor was filthy rich but cheap. She even bummed newspapers from her neighbors. Joy - I think a lot of the cheap brands do have a lot of dust. For some years I've been buying good brands of clumping litter - not dust free but much better - and I pour them slowly into the littter pan while holding my breath. Do a "Google" on 'dust free cat litter" and look over some of the brands. I've been sticking with Tidy Cat and the Arm & Hammer (which has a scent) - some types such as the corn-based or the wheat stuff kick my allergies into high gear so consider the possible scent of any litter. Could you possibly use torn/shredded newspaper until the rain stops? Years ago, before cat litter, that's what my mother used. Hope you feel better soon.....Lorna (Chessie & Nikki) PS - I owe thanks to whomever suggested the Arm & Hammer litter, and the Arm & Hammer granules to add to litter - has really helped the litter box odor situation here. > I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and > even an intestinal symptom. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Thanks. Thanks, Lorna. I do have lots of newspapers, so maybe I can do something if I feel up to it tomorrow. Tonight, it will be all I can do just to give the cats their bedtime treats and get to bed. I seem to have a combination of respiratory and intestinal flu. SignatureJoy Don't believe everything you think > Joy - I think a lot of the cheap brands do have a lot of dust. For some > years I've been buying good brands of clumping litter - not dust free but [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] >> >> Thanks. > I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever > and even an intestinal symptom. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Thanks. Purrs that you feel well soon and that the weather improves. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > The box is so seldom used, I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find. > That seems to be backfiring on me now. I can smell the dust, and my > respiratory symptoms seem to be getting worse. Any suggestions that > don't involve going out into the rain to buy a different brand of > litter? Spray a small amount of water over the litterbox with a mister? ==== j a c k at c a m p i n . m e . u k === <http://www.campin.me.uk> ==== Jack Campin, 11 Third St, Newtongrange EH22 4PU, Scotland == mob 07800 739 557 CD-ROMs and free stuff: Scottish music, food intolerance, and Mac logic fonts > I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even > an intestinal symptom. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Thanks. I hope you are feeling better and that you and your kitties are safe. Best wishes, Polonca and Soncek |
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