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backformystuff - 13 Feb 2007 00:37 GMT

Peee-ewww!

Two weeks ago, I adopted a nice cat from the shelter. He uses a
covered litter box in the bathroom which has a window partially open
(he is an indoor cat, though). Despite using clumping cat litter
(World's Best) and a little baking soda, his feces is *still*
absolutely rank, and it seems to fill the entire bathroom for hours.

I feed him a high-quality cat food (dry). Is there something I am
missing here? Anything else I can do to perhaps lessen the odor
intensity of his poop? Should I try different litter?

Thanks,
Peter

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Chris - 13 Feb 2007 01:00 GMT

Have you taken him to the vet yet for a check up after the adoption? If
not, take him in for a kitty physical. While you are there ask the vet what
s/he thinks might work. If you have already taken him in for a check up,
give the vet a call anyway. My Mom had a similar problem with her two cats,
and her vet suggested a particular type of food that worked miracles. I
don't remember the name of the food though.

Chris

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Chris - 13 Feb 2007 06:37 GMT

The cat food my Mom uses is called Nutro Natural Choice. She gets it at
PetSmart, Petco, and *Value Pet. Supposedly it is not exactly cheap, but
what that is really worthwhile is? Of course, make sure that you speak with
your vet also. Good luck.

Chris

> Have you taken him to the vet yet for a check up after the adoption? If
> not, take him in for a kitty physical. While you are there ask the vet
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>> Thanks,
>> Peter

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~*Connie*~ - 13 Feb 2007 01:51 GMT

dry food isn't the best no matter how "high quality' it is. It is full of
carbohydrates, which cats just don't use. they are carnivores. dry food is
not better for the teeth (google it if you don't believe me) and has been
shown to cause a wide variety of illness and ailments in cats - including
obesity.

I switched my cats to a low carb diet, and their stool production reduced
dramatically, wasn't as smelly, their coats are way nicer, isn't as much
shedding and they are in remarkable health - my vet comments on it each time
we see him.

See www.catinfo.org for more info. It is a site run by a vet.

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Charles Jackson - 13 Feb 2007 02:19 GMT

> dry food isn't the best no matter how "high quality' it is. It is full of
> carbohydrates, which cats just don't use. they are carnivores. dry food
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> shedding and they are in remarkable health - my vet comments on it each
> time we see him.

What do you mean by a 'low carb' diet? Could you explain. One reason
I ask is that I feed our three cats Royal Canin Indoor 27 dry. I have
never been able to find a can food that they like or that they did not
barf up. However, recently, I tried Spa Select, and I find the cats will
eat and not throw up any flavor, as long as it is Spa Select. The stuff
costs 69 cents a can in Petsmart, but if the babies don't barf it up, then
it is worth the money.

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jwardl - 17 Feb 2007 04:56 GMT

Would that be the Catkins Diet?

Sorry -- somebody had to say it.

> dry food isn't the best no matter how "high quality' it is. It is full of
> carbohydrates, which cats just don't use. they are carnivores. dry food
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>> Peter

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Cat man - 13 Feb 2007 02:05 GMT

DON"T FREAK OUT OVER SMELL.
When cat's are under great stress they poop and stink like hell. If it is
not diahrea don't worry. Also DON'T overfeed a cat. About half a cup a
feeding is more than enough. They can not digest more than that per
feeding.
I feed my pussycats twice a day at 0600 and 1800. (They are perfect
biological clocks). They will remind me expecially if I try to sleep late
on weekends.
Cats have a limited ability to digest. Check your pussycats belly. If
it's hard you are over-feeding. Do not leave a full bowl for them. They
will eat until they explode if they are not used to nibbling.
Good luck friend!

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backformystuff - 13 Feb 2007 05:45 GMT

Thanks for the advice.

Nope-- no diarrhea. Just absolutely foul-smelling turds. Perhaps
since this is a new environment for him (2 weeks), he is still
adjusting, and this would account for the stress-induced smell you
suggested.

Thanks again!

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Matthew - 13 Feb 2007 05:59 GMT

Before you go one thing you should remember take the advice of the vet you
trust about nutrition. Even though we have our opinions about nutrition's
needs and value all any of us can speak from is experience. I have 6 cats
that free feed and are feed twice a day wet food. None of them are over
weight one is even diabetic which is under control. When I have question I
use the newsgroups as reference I have a vet I trust and his opinion is the
only one I trust.

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backformystuff - 20 Feb 2007 03:46 GMT

Update: Well, I switched cat litter brands (from The World's Best to
Arm and Hammer) and it has made a WORLD of difference! No more
lingering smell from kitty's bowel movements.

I've also switched him to Nutra Natural dry food (indoor) and he seems
to love it.

Thanks again for the advice.

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