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Cat Forum / General Topics / November 2006Walmart discontinues Arm & Hammer litter
the yellow, light one. I really like it but it is so different, I bet not many people tried it. It's a little to perfumy but it clumps a lot better than anything else I've tried and it lasts a really long time. It is also much easier to scoop. Anybody else? I wish Walmart had given it a longer time to get attention and Arm & Hammer had advertised it more. Maybe it will be available other places. >the yellow, light one. I really like it but it is so different, I bet not >many people tried it. It's a little to perfumy but it clumps a lot better [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >I wish Walmart had given it a longer time to get attention and Arm & Hammer >had advertised it more. Maybe it will be available other places. Anything you become dependent on will soon be discontinued by Walmart. Or moved to a different part of the store so you can't find it. I'm currently using "Best Choice" brand scoopable litter - it's a house brand of a regional grocery store chain. It's distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers of Kansas City, Kansas (the nearest big city to the west of where I live).  SignatureT.E.D. (tdavis@gearbox.maem.umr.edu) Remove "gearbox.maem" to get real address - that one is dead > the yellow, light one. I really like it but it is so different, I bet not > many people tried it. It's a little to perfumy but it clumps a lot better [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I wish Walmart had given it a longer time to get attention and Arm & Hammer > had advertised it more. Maybe it will be available other places. Check your Grocery stores which do sell other Arm & Hammer products. I found it there. Stunk to high heaven for me....neither I nor the cats can tolerate scented, perfumed, or "wafting" litter, so it hadda go!! We do put baking soda in our other litter though. It helps alot. --tension >> the yellow, light one. I really like it but it is so different, I bet not >> many people tried it. It's a little to perfumy but it clumps a lot better [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > --tension When you say wafting, you mean that it was too light? I found that easier to scoop and that it was flushable. You gotta admit it clumped, right? > >> the yellow, light one. I really like it but it is so different, I bet not > >> many people tried it. It's a little to perfumy but it clumps a lot better [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > When you say wafting, you mean that it was too light? I found that easier to > scoop and that it was flushable. You gotta admit it clumped, right? No, I mean smells that waft everywhere and can't be avoided, heh. It did clump, but the nose opposed, so that was that for us, cats and I were in consensus on that one. We would rather smell the cat's contributions than wafty perfumes. But I'm one of those people who gets migraine from room freshener sprays, and other people's perfumes too, so consider me outside the pale on that one. --tension >> >> the yellow, light one. I really like it but it is so different, I bet >> >> not [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > --tension I wrote a litter (pun intended) to Arm & Hammer asking them to put out a less scented version and to do some promotion before the line is discountinued. I like it that much. Oh pshaw, on Tue 07 Nov 2006 11:58:06p, AKA gray asphalt meant to say... > the yellow, light one. I really like it but it is so different, I bet > not many people tried it. It's a little to perfumy but it clumps a lot [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I wish Walmart had given it a longer time to get attention and Arm & > Hammer had advertised it more. Maybe it will be available other places. We buy Arm & Hammer litter at PetsMart, usually the unscented multi-cat variety. The few times we've bought the scented type it wasn't too bad. Arm & Hammer is the *only* litter that has prevented "litter box odor" for us. We have 5 kitties. SignatureWayne Boatwright __________________________________________________ (I may not agree with a word you say, but I shall defend unto my death your right to say it. (Voltaire) > Oh pshaw, on Tue 07 Nov 2006 11:58:06p, AKA gray asphalt meant to say... > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Arm & Hammer is the *only* litter that has prevented "litter box odor" for > us. We have 5 kitties. Yeah, even the unscented type smelled to me. Of too much baking soda, I guess. But baking soda is good for controlling litter box odor, and so I do sprinkle some from an ordinary small box of Arm and Hammer into the regular cat litter we use (ScoopAway, unscented, I believe) and that is more than enough to do the trick with odor, and best of all.....no wafting, hahah. --tension Oh pshaw, on Fri 10 Nov 2006 12:49:26a, tension_on_the_wire meant to say... >> Oh pshaw, on Tue 07 Nov 2006 11:58:06p, AKA gray asphalt meant to say... >> [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > --tension Guess you have a more sensitive nose for "scents" and baking soda than we do. :-) SignatureWayne Boatwright __________________________________________________ (I may not agree with a word you say, but I shall defend unto my death your right to say it. (Voltaire) >> Oh pshaw, on Tue 07 Nov 2006 11:58:06p, AKA gray asphalt meant to say... >> [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > --tension I do not detect any odor at all from the litter boxes. I use Better Way litter (can be hard to find, but it is the softest I have used). It is unscented, but there is still no odor. I use this "litter lifter" for scooping, in combination with the Better Way litter (and occasionally with other litter if I can't get Better Way): http://tinyurl.com/y4zzzl I scoop often, and this litter lifter really does make all the difference -- the "tines" on it are wedge-shaped, and unused litter simply drops through without ever breaking up litter that contains urine. MaryL Oh pshaw, on Fri 10 Nov 2006 07:18:58p, MaryL meant to say... >>> Oh pshaw, on Tue 07 Nov 2006 11:58:06p, AKA gray asphalt meant to >>> say... [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > simply drops through without ever breaking up litter that contains > urine. We have been using the Durascoop for quite some time with great success. http://www.durascoop.com/ We have 5 cats and they all seem to prefer a very deep layer of litter. This scoop is the only one we've used that can handle the weight of the litter without cracking at some point. The litter falls through easily. SignatureWayne Boatwright __________________________________________________ (I may not agree with a word you say, but I shall defend unto my death your right to say it. (Voltaire) > Oh pshaw, on Fri 10 Nov 2006 07:18:58p, MaryL meant to say... > [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] > This scoop is the only one we've used that can handle the weight of the > litter without cracking at some point. The litter falls through easily. Yes, mine also like deep litter. I haven't seen the Dura Scoop, but one thing I like about Litter Lifter is that *no shaking* is required -- all unused litter instantly sifts through the tines. The reason that is important is that it means urine clumps are not broken up when scooping, and that is where a lot of odor is released. I have never had a Litter Lifter break or crack, even after digging to the bottom. What about Dura Scoop? Do you need to "shake" the litter, or does it work as I described? MaryL Oh pshaw, on Sat 11 Nov 2006 07:14:36a, MaryL meant to say... >> Oh pshaw, on Fri 10 Nov 2006 07:18:58p, MaryL meant to say... >> [quoted text clipped - 60 lines] > Dura Scoop? Do you need to "shake" the litter, or does it work as I > described? As you described. We keep 4 litterboxes for 5 cats. A lot of litter scooping. :-) SignatureWayne Boatwright __________________________________________________ Keep emotionally active. Cater to your favorite neurosis. > Oh pshaw, on Sat 11 Nov 2006 07:14:36a, MaryL meant to say... > [quoted text clipped - 65 lines] > As you described. We keep 4 litterboxes for 5 cats. A lot of litter > scooping. :-) It seems to me, no offense, that the DuraScoop does not have the same kind of tynes, if they can be called that, that the Litter lifter does. I ordered a DD and will post if it is as great as the OP says, imo. It looks like a good innovation. Oh pshaw, on Sat 11 Nov 2006 02:50:21p, AKA gray asphalt meant to say... >> Oh pshaw, on Sat 11 Nov 2006 07:14:36a, MaryL meant to say... >> [quoted text clipped - 70 lines] > I ordered a DD and will post if it is as great as the OP says, imo. It > looks like a good innovation. Obviously they are not identical. The openings in the Durascoop are wide enough to allow the clean litter to fall through with no problem. We all have our favorites. :-) SignatureWayne Boatwright __________________________________________________ Keep emotionally active. Cater to your favorite neurosis. I am really hoping someone can offer me an opinion. I have two cats, Pixie who is 4 and Lucky who is 2 and is Pixie's daughter. They are in and out cats. Both are litterbox trained though Lucky prefers to go outside. Pixie is very high strung, likes only me and will tolerate Lucky but it's been a fairly happy house for both kitties as far as equal love and attention. Today Lucky was drinking out of the kitchen faucet, Pixie jumped up on the counter too - I petted and talked to both - Pixie walked over Lucky, straddled my mixing bowl set and peed in them. I didn't yell as I didn't want to frighten her and pee all over the counter but I did raise my voice. She knew I was ticked as she ran for the door. I left her outside but my husband let her in and she pooped on a bed. Her behaviour has been so bizarre lately - even for a cat. About a month ago she disappeared for 7 days. When she came back, she was healthy but didn't want to go outside for a couple of weeks. She used her litterboxes fine (we keep three litter boxes in the basement). She is very clingy to me (she is sitting on the back of my chair as I type) and I am so upset about her behaviour. She means the world to me but my husband has reached the end of his rope. I have tried to think of anything that has changed in our house lately and I come up blank. No change of food except for the fact lately Pixie really wants what we eat - chicken or beef meat where she was content with cat food. Sorry for the length - I wanted to make sure all the behaviour factors were included. Thanks so much, Diana Note to self: Buy more brimstone she sounds stressed or ill. my cat Charlie was peeing all around the house because he was ill. re stress. cats don't like changes to routine. has anything else happened lately? this could range from a new baby to a re-design of a kitchen!! seriously, they are fickle creatures. > I am really hoping someone can offer me an opinion. > [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > Diana > Note to self: Buy more brimstone >I am really hoping someone can offer me an opinion. > [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > Diana > Note to self: Buy more brimstone I think you answered your own question. She may have been traumatized while outside. It seems like 2 weeks is a long time for a cat to not want to go outside, if she/he normally does that. I often forget that humans and animals can have delayed reactions to events. She may just be feeling comfortable enough to start showing some stress. My most comfortable cats seem to have the worst behavior sometimes because, possible, they are living in less fear and can be more like their normal selves. They seem to learn quicker to, to not do bad things, with a little gentle prodding, althhough it usually isn't a yes/no kind of thing, like you would get with a harsh punishment, but more a gradual but noticeable change in bahavior that seems to be generalize to other behavior that they probably relize is annoying also. > I am really hoping someone can offer me an opinion. > > I have two cats, Pixie who is 4 and Lucky who is 2 and is Pixie's > daughter. They are in and out cats. Is Pixie spayed? -tension >> I am really hoping someone can offer me an opinion. >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >-tension No. Diana Note to self: Buy more brimstone >>>I am really hoping someone can offer me an opinion. >>> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > No. Oh wow, good question! So she could now be pregnant, which would make sense with her disappearance and change of behavior. The vet should be able to tell that when you take her in. Rhonda Hi Diana, I would get her to a vet and get a full check-up (including blood-work.) She could have a bladder infection or other medical problems. It's best to eliminate those before you worry about the behavior. If the medical is okay, come back to the group and ask again -- especially about stress. Lots of people will have good ideas. Feliway dispensers is often recommended to calm down kitties, but I haven't tried them. That's too bad that your husband is at the end of his rope after only two incidents. Can you talk him into having more patience so you have time to get this resolved? Let us know what happens, Rhonda > I am really hoping someone can offer me an opinion. > [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > Diana > Note to self: Buy more brimstone >Hi Diana, > >I would get her to a vet and get a full check-up (including blood-work.) >She could have a bladder infection or other medical problems. It's best >to eliminate those before you worry about the behavior. Everyone here has been very kind with their answers - I really appreciate it. A medical exam first would be the best. >That's too bad that your husband is at the end of his rope after only >two incidents. Can you talk him into having more patience so you have >time to get this resolved? Well we aren't at the "it's me or the cat" stage... 'cause damn I'd really miss him :)))) It's just she was always a good cat and then almost out of the blue, she has become almost defiant where she pees or poops. Thanks for all your support. Diana Note to self: Buy more brimstone > Well we aren't at the "it's me or the cat" stage... 'cause damn I'd > really miss him :)))) That is too funny! I love those signs that say "Husband and dog missing. Reward for dog." Rhonda > > Well we aren't at the "it's me or the cat" stage... 'cause damn I'd > > really miss him :)))) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Rhonda I prefer the one that says "Free to a good home, one husband or one cat, your choice." --tension > Hi Diana, > [quoted text clipped - 53 lines] >> Diana >> Note to self: Buy more brimstone I agree that a medical reason should be ruled out first. Great point. |
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