Cats are flat out adorable. They are independent, intelligent, and vivacious creatures and can be a whole lot of fun to play with. It's no wonder that cat owners spoil their cats with treats and luxurious cat condos. Unfortunately, there is a bad side to everything, and this is no different. One downside to owning a cat, or any animal for that matter, is having to deal with their waste.
If your cat is strictly an outdoor or both an indoor and outdoor one, then you might not even have to deal with litters, cat boxes, scoopers, and all that other good stuff. Your cat simply steps outside, does his business, and then he is done. For some cat owners who keep their cat indoors completely or as much as possible, there is no avoiding the issue of cat potties.
The most traditional method of cat bathrooms is the good, old-fashioned litter box. This litter box can be filled up with different types of litter and can be stored in the bathroom, the garage, or some other place that isn't so distracting. The problem with cat litters, however, is that they can get very smelly. Cat feces is particularly odoriferous, and the smell can turn any home into a giant public bathroom.
There are several different types of litter to choose from. The most traditional one is clay, and several varieties promise better clumping so that it doesn't disintegrate when you scoop out the waste. Then there are pine-based litters, which often come in the form of a pellet that disintegrates and turns into a soft powdery material when it is urinated on. There are also more eco-friendly cat litters that are derived from recycled products. One such cat litter that works really well and doesn't leave as much of a mess as the other litters do is crystal litter. This type is composed of dried silica gel and absorbs the urine and dries up the feces.
Of course, there is always the option of training your cat on the toilet through a ready-made system that can be found at your local pet store or by using a large-enough bowl or colander to train the cat. Although it might take your cat a few weeks or a few months to learn it, it is well worth it in the long run when you think of how much you will save by not using litter and how glad you will feel when you don't have to clean out that smelly litter box again.
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