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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / July 2006Disposing of cat poop
Where is the best place to dispose of cat poop and cat litter? Should it be put in the trash? Or should it be dumped in a pile in the backyard? I'm more concerned about the environmental stuff more than anything else. Personally, I'd rather just throw it in the trash. But if dumping it in the backyard is better then I can do that. > Where is the best place to dispose of cat poop and cat litter? Should > it be put in the trash? Or should it be dumped in a pile in the > backyard? I'm more concerned about the environmental stuff more than > anything else. Personally, I'd rather just throw it in the trash. But > if dumping it in the backyard is better then I can do that. Cat waste is virulent with bacteria so powerful that only healthy people should handle it and then they should wash their hands very thoroughly. Environmentalists say don't let cat or dog waste lie in your yard, especially if you have a well on your property. And most cat litters aren't compatible with nature -- unless of course they are made of natural materials. Some become very gummy and sticky when wet. However soiled cat litter applied sparingly will repel unwanted varmints such as groundhogs, etc, but use just enough to create a barrier. We double bag our cats' soiled litter and put it in the trash. > We double bag our cats' soiled litter and put it in the > trash. Ditto.  SignatureToni http://www.cearbhaill.com/rules.htm > Where is the best place to dispose of cat poop and cat litter? Should > it be put in the trash? Or should it be dumped in a pile in the > backyard? I'm more concerned about the environmental stuff more than > anything else. Personally, I'd rather just throw it in the trash. But > if dumping it in the backyard is better then I can do that. I put mine into plastic bags and then into the trash. If you put it in your backyard, it will probably attract other cats -- and you may find that your backyard will become a convenient rest stop for neighborhood cats. MaryL Suddenly, without warning, MaryL exclaimed (02-Jul-06 10:13 PM): >> Where is the best place to dispose of cat poop and cat litter? Should >> it be put in the trash? Or should it be dumped in a pile in the [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > MaryL Actually, I found using it in the back yard *deterred* other cats, rather than attracted them. All that scent no doubt said in capital letters, "THIS IS MEEP'S GARDEN"... I use Worlds Best Litter, it's biodegradable. I flush the poo (done this in three countries, never had a problem), all that goes into the garden is "clean" (no clumps)litter once it starts to pong. jmc > Actually, I found using it in the back yard *deterred* other cats, > rather than attracted them. All that scent no doubt said in capital > letters, "THIS IS MEEP'S GARDEN"... Are you and your kitty back together again? I haven't read any updates since she got on the plane but I might have missed them. Candace Suddenly, without warning, Candace exclaimed (03-Jul-06 6:49 AM): >> Actually, I found using it in the back yard *deterred* other cats, >> rather than attracted them. All that scent no doubt said in capital [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Candace Yea, I guess you missed 'em. I'm sure I posted something. Yup, been back together for a couple of weeks. She was quite skinny but is putting on some weight, and is acting pretty normal now. Having some problems with constipation but that seems to be slowly clearing up as well. I think all in all, despite my worries, she handled this quarantine better than the last time she was there. jmc > I think all in all, despite my worries, she handled this quarantine > better than the last time she was there. > > jmc That's good, poor girl, I'm glad it's over (for both of you). Candace Do men's farts smell worse than women's farts? Based on what I have experienced of women's farts, all I can say is that I hope not. Scientific studies of farts show that women's farts have a higher concentration of odor-causing gases than men's farts, but men's farts have a larger volume. The two factors equalize out (the same number of stench molecules for both), so the odor is about the same. More fart fact : www.jeffssite.net/fartfacts |
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