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I am going to have to go out of town for two days and was wondering what to expect from the cats (2) as far as litter box situation. I have three boxes already, they are in the basement and they can usually mess those up in less than 24 hrs. I picked up two more and plan to put them out when I leave, that would be a total of five. Is this going to be ok, or overkill. Stone Gary, There is no such thing as overkill for litter boxes. That is, unless you like the odor of cat pee in a corner or closet. :) Also, load them particularly heavily/deeply with litter. The urine will sink to the bottom leaving more dry litter for scratching. Also, I always cover mine with a good dose of Odor Destroyer - dry prior to leaving. It is designed to absorb urine odor in outdoor kennels, etc. Sprinkled over the litter box, it absorbs the ammonia odor and wetness to help keep the box more acceptable to kitty for a longer period of time. Philip http://www.OdorDestroyer.com DISCLAIMER: Although I do use Odor Destroyer - dry in my own home as indicated above, readers should also understand that I manufacture and sell Odor Destroyer-Dry and other Odor Destroyer brand products and as such have a vested interest in their success. I am going to have to go out of town for two days and was wondering what to expect from the cats (2) as far as litter box situation. I have three boxes already, they are in the basement and they can usually mess those up in less than 24 hrs. I picked up two more and plan to put them out when I leave, that would be a total of five. Is this going to be ok, or overkill. Stone OK, Thanks Philip, not enough time to order, will visit your site again when I get back. Thanks for the advise and being up front. Cats have never gone anywhere other than boxes so far. Never been away from them for more than 8 hrs though and only had them for 4? months. Oh well, I'll find out how they react. I have noticed that the litter has to be a certain depth, if not deep enough the urine gets to the bottom and then crumbles when you try to scoop it and end up using more litter in the long run. Stone "Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug" (unknown) > Gary, > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Stone Two days isn't very long. Given all you've done so far I wouldn't fret it too much. Do concern youself with fresh water, however. Several containers in case one gets spilled or contaminated. > I have noticed that the litter has to be a certain depth, if not deep > enough the urine gets to the bottom and then crumbles when you try to > scoop it and end up using more litter in the long run. Too shallow is bad. But I don't scoop anymore. [No flames please] With 4 cats and 5 litter boxes scooping was too much work. I find it much easier and cheaper to buy low dust clay and dump the whole thing every 3-4 days. I have considered the automatic boxes but they are $200/each. $1000 for litter boxes is TOO much. I just replace the ones I have about every 6 months. > "Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug" (unknown) Perhaps not originally, but most recently Mary Chapin Carpenter. Before her, it was Dire Straits.  SignatureSincerely, Philip Doolittle http://www.OdorDestroyer.com See www.odordestroyer.com/newsletter for free monthly information to help you and your pets. Latest articles: - How to Select a Veterinarian. - Great Gift Ideas for your Pets To subscribe visit: https://www.odordestroyer.com/subscribe2/index.mv > OK, Thanks Philip, not enough time to order, will visit your site again > when I get back. Thanks for the advise and being up front. Cats have never [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] >> >> Stone > Two days isn't very long. Given all you've done so far I wouldn't fret it > too much. > > Do concern youself with fresh water, however. Several containers in case > one gets spilled or contaminated. Yeah, I've got a gravity feed water bowl for them. But usually have to clean it every couple of days anyway. One cat uses it alot but she eats more dry food as where the other cat eats more wet food and rarely see her at it. Will leave some water downstairs and a couple other places. >> "Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug" (unknown) > > Perhaps not originally, but most recently Mary Chapin Carpenter. Before > her, it was Dire Straits. Thanks, couldn't remember where I heard it. Stone Don't forget to leave plenty of WATER--water bowls are easily knocked down & spilled. They can live without food but not without water. > OK, Thanks Philip, not enough time to order, will visit your site again > when I get back. Thanks for the advise and being up front. Cats have never [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] >> >> Stone Got it plenty of water. Have to take off early Monday, will leave bowls of water in each room. Thanks Stone > Don't forget to leave plenty of WATER--water bowls are easily knocked down > & spilled. They can live without food but not without water. [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] >>> >>> Stone |
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