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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / December 2003Cat went in litter box, but didn't cover it up
The cat finally peed in the litter box for the first time, but didn't bury it. Is that strange? It's just sitting on top in a puddle. Kind of hard for the litter to clump that way. :-) > The cat finally peed in the litter box for the first time, but didn't > bury it. Is that strange? It's just sitting on top in a puddle. > > Kind of hard for the litter to clump that way. :-) Nope, not odd. Some cats cover, some don't. (It'll still clump okay, good enough for scooping it out.) Btw - *lots* of poeple ask this question. ;-) Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon Mitch@hotmail.com writes >The cat finally peed in the litter box >for the first time, but didn't >bury it. Is that strange? It's just >sitting on top in a puddle. Be thankful..My recently adopted cat took a while to use the box..instead, she made on the sheets, the blankets...the floor. Found a wonderful litter, Feline Pine, that absorbs the smell. Maybe you need to switch litters. Btw, cats have different ways of using the box..One of my cat never buried...another, spent 5 minutes burying. Unfortunately, my wife bought "Fresh scent" litter. I didn't notice any scent before, but it seems like after the cat peed in it, it activated a pretty strong, perfumey smell. I'll replace it with unscented tomorrow and see if that helps. Geez, I seriously don't think I talked about "poop" and "pee" this much when we had our first child! >From: Mitch@hotmail.com >Unfortunately, my wife bought "Fresh scent" litter. >I didn't notice any scent before, but it seems like after the cat peed >in it, it activated a pretty strong, perfumey smell. > >I'll replace it with unscented tomorrow and see if that helps. I use a litter called Swheat Scoop made from wheat, all natural and no smell. Most pet supply stores carry it. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm On 02 Dec 2003 03:11:39 GMT, darnit7@aol.comnolitter (PawsForThought) >I use a litter called Swheat Scoop made from wheat, all natural and no smell. >Most pet supply stores carry it. I'll look for it, but I live in a town of 15,000...so it's pretty much WalMart (soon to be MicroSoftWalMart). > On 02 Dec 2003 03:11:39 GMT, darnit7@aol.comnolitter (PawsForThought) > > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I'll look for it, but I live in a town of 15,000...so it's pretty much > WalMart (soon to be MicroSoftWalMart). The World's Best Cat Litter is also non-scented; it's made from corn, is a clumping litter, & is truly flushable. However, I don't know if Wal-Mart carries it or not. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon >> On 02 Dec 2003 03:11:39 GMT, darnit7@aol.comnolitter (PawsForThought) >>> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > "Staccato signals of constant information..." > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon Feed stores often carry it, even in small towns. But I would at least try something unscented. Karen > > On 02 Dec 2003 03:11:39 GMT, darnit7@aol.comnolitter (PawsForThought) > > > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > "Staccato signals of constant information..." > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon WalMarts here in Albuquerque don't carry it; Petsmart does, Petco does but is more expensive there; some Health Food stores that have pet food sections carry it. I think it's great stuff but only some of my 5 cats like it as much as I do. Christine > On 02 Dec 2003 03:11:39 GMT, darnit7@aol.comnolitter (PawsForThought) > > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I'll look for it, but I live in a town of 15,000...so it's pretty much > WalMart (soon to be MicroSoftWalMart). NO! MS bought Walmart?? > Unfortunately, my wife bought "Fresh scent" litter. > I didn't notice any scent before, but it seems like after the cat peed [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Geez, I seriously don't think I talked about "poop" and "pee" this > much when we had our first child! LOL! Uh, we did with our kids, particularly around potty-training time. Believe me, cats are much easier than kids in this! Christine Actually try using Lasting Pride. My cats use it and it clumps pretty well. You can get it at Walmart.  SignaturePanther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com > Unfortunately, my wife bought "Fresh scent" litter. > I didn't notice any scent before, but it seems like after the cat peed [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Geez, I seriously don't think I talked about "poop" and "pee" this > much when we had our first child! > The cat finally peed in the litter box for the first time, but didn't > bury it. Is that strange? It's just sitting on top in a puddle. > > Kind of hard for the litter to clump that way. :-) Well, I'd be thrilled she went. If it is a strange texture to her, she may just have to get used to it. You go ahead and cover it and i bet she'll get the idea. At least now you know she'll use it. Karen Yeah, I was pretty happy. I let her watch me cover it, and I gave her some serious kudos. She's gonna be a good cat, I can tell. > Yeah, I was pretty happy. > I let her watch me cover it, and I gave her some serious kudos. > She's gonna be a good cat, I can tell. It's been very cute to "watch" the story unfold. Karen > > Yeah, I was pretty happy. > > I let her watch me cover it, and I gave her some serious kudos. > > She's gonna be a good cat, I can tell. > > It's been very cute to "watch" the story unfold. It really has. > Yeah, I was pretty happy. > I let her watch me cover it, and I gave her some serious kudos. > She's gonna be a good cat, I can tell. See! You did the right thing and all of your worries are for naught! And your good girl is safe and snug inside. Wonderful. > Yeah, I was pretty happy. > I let her watch me cover it, and I gave her some serious kudos. > She's gonna be a good cat, I can tell. Mitch, You will be a good cat slave. I can tell. (grin) Annie > Yeah, I was pretty happy. > I let her watch me cover it, and I gave her some serious kudos. > She's gonna be a good cat, I can tell. Glad your cat is now using the litter box. Don't worry about the covering up thing. Some cats leave it uncovered as a macho act. Eventually they will cover it and your cat will do a nice job for you (and for him) -- good luck! > The cat finally peed in the litter box for the first time, but didn't > bury it. Is that strange? It's just sitting on top in a puddle. > > Kind of hard for the litter to clump that way. :-) Hope you gave your friend lots of good praise; he done good and so did you. Some kitties cover and some don't; individual differences! Christine Every once and a while Jade forgets to bury hers. I wouldn't worry if this happens. I equate it to humans who don't remember to flush after using the toilet. SignaturePanther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com > The cat finally peed in the litter box for the first time, but didn't > bury it. Is that strange? It's just sitting on top in a puddle. > > Kind of hard for the litter to clump that way. :-) >Every once and a while Jade forgets to bury hers. I wouldn't worry if this >happens. I equate it to humans who don't remember to flush after using the >toilet. She always buries it outside, though. Always. She just took her firt poop in the litter box, and didn't bury it. I can't have exposed poop sitting in my house! It stinks! >> Every once and a while Jade forgets to bury hers. I wouldn't worry if this >> happens. I equate it to humans who don't remember to flush after using the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > She just took her firt poop in the litter box, and didn't bury it. > I can't have exposed poop sitting in my house! It stinks! have you put dirt in the box too? I'm telling you I think she'll get better at it. Karen > >Every once and a while Jade forgets to bury hers. I wouldn't worry if this > >happens. I equate it to humans who don't remember to flush after using the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > She just took her firt poop in the litter box, and didn't bury it. > I can't have exposed poop sitting in my house! It stinks! Just be vigilant with the cat scooper and you'll be fine. You can buy an aerosol spray called "Neutra-Air" (made by the Lysol people, I believe) from Target or similar store (got mine at the local grocery store) and spray in the air -- it's made specifically to "neutralize odors in the air from odor-causing bacteria" and works quite well. hope this helps, Christine > >Every once and a while Jade forgets to bury hers. I wouldn't worry if this > >happens. I equate it to humans who don't remember to flush after using the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > She just took her firt poop in the litter box, and didn't bury it. > I can't have exposed poop sitting in my house! It stinks! So place her in the box and praise her and gently take her little paws and cover it up, then praise her some more and give her a treat. One thing I did do was cover myself while she watched. I heard her say something like "heh, heh....sucker." :-) The Petsmart order came today, which included furniture spray, catnip spray, sticky tape and a nice bed. Oh, and a dog catalog. > One thing I did do was cover myself while she watched. > I heard her say something like "heh, heh....sucker." :-) :-) > > The Petsmart order came today, which included furniture spray, catnip > spray, sticky tape and a nice bed. Oh, and a dog catalog. Mitch! You need to see this: http://store.yahoo.com/fatcatinc/crcattoyse.html This is just one type of toy--the Crackler series that has some sort of something inside that crackles like the plastic bags cats love to play with! Every cat I have ever known goes totally nuts over these toys. Check out the other lines, like "Doggy Dress n Drag," too. These are beautiful, funny toys, and they are not kidding when they call the catnip inside "Zoom-around-the-room!" These are the very best cat toys. No, I don't work for them I just love them! > ... It's just sitting on top in a puddle. > Kind of hard for the litter to clump that way. :-) If it is clumping litter, it will clump. Congratulations on making progress. Annie On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 01:06:31 +0000, Mitch wrote: > The cat finally peed in the litter box for the first time, but didn't > bury it. Is that strange? It's just sitting on top in a puddle. Some of our kids don't cover it up. No other problems with them. 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