How often do you scoop/change litter?

venusgirltrap · Sep 20, 2007

Since I have litter on the brain

I thought we should have another one of these and I couldn't find one of the first four pages!

So, how often do you scoop?

How often do you add litter?

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)?

What litter do you use and do you use any additives?

And of course, how many cats do you have?

My answers:

I scoop twice daily, and sometimes only once if I'm really lazy.

I add usually once every other day, also add deoderizer.

About every week and half to two weeks.

Haven't found my holy grail, Arm and Hammer right now, but it's too dusty for me. I use an odor additive...it's blue and from Petsmart, but I'm not sure of the name

. I won't be buying it again.

I have an adult cat and my roommate has 2 kittens. The kittens use the box a little bit and we have 4 boxes total.

PS- I also have a Scoop Free automatic in my room and the box with clay litter is in my master bathroom.

littleraven7726 · Sep 20, 2007

Originally Posted by venusgirltrap

So, how often do you scoop?

2-3 times a day.

Originally Posted by venusgirltrap

How often do you add litter?

As it needs it. Usually after a couple days of scooping I need to add some.

Originally Posted by venusgirltrap

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)?

every 2-4 weeks depending on how it holds up. Usually when I smell that "stale litter" smell that doesn't go away after scooping.

Originally Posted by venusgirltrap

What litter do you use and do you use any additives?

We've switched back to Tidy Cats Scoop - Red bucket. Hopefully they won't change the formula again.

We had to find a litter after they changed their formula to "tidy-lock" on all formulas. We sent an angry email. They must have listened because the red bucket is back to "Original Formula" now.

I know many other cat owners whose cats were pretty ticked off too.

Originally Posted by venusgirltrap

And of course, how many cats do you have?

3 cats.

goldenkitty45 · Sep 20, 2007

Try to scoop every day, but most times its every other day.

We use A&H scoopable and a special additive for odor gotten at a cat show. But I'm slowly switching over to Feline Pine (or Petco's version of it). I like the Pine better and the cats don't seem to mind.

As far as adding - I add a cup or two every time I scoop as Chalie likes a lot of litter. And don't change it completely for about a month or when needed.

We have 2 cats

sharky · Sep 20, 2007

usually every day ...

alternate swheet scoop , chn feed( grt with more cats) and feline pine clumping ....

add as needed about twice a week

one semi feral

ddcats · Sep 20, 2007

venusgirltrap;1982229 said:
Since I have litter on the brain

I thought we should have another one of these and I couldn't find one of the first four pages!

So, how often do you scoop? Once or twice a day.

How often do you add litter? Never

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)? Once a week.

What litter do you use and do you use any additives?

I just started putting a handful of hamster cedar chips in for odor. I use WalMart litter.
I brainstormed this idea while in WM ready to buy Feline Pine.

And of course, how many cats do you have? Two

How many litter boxes do you have? Three

ddcats · Sep 20, 2007

Originally Posted by sharky

usually every day ...

alternate swheet scoop , chn feed( grt with more cats) and feline pine clumping ....

add as needed about twice a week

one semi feral

You've got yourself a WILDCAT! They're the best.

gothicangel69 · Sep 20, 2007

So, how often do you scoop? Once a day

How often do you add litter? Never

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)? Once a week

What litter do you use and do you use any additives? Yesterdays News

And of course, how many cats do you have? Two

How many litter boxes do you have? Two

tarasgirl06 · Sep 20, 2007

I use Petco's scoopable litter with baking soda in the refillable 30-lb. tub; I scoop as needed to keep the boxes clean for them (just like us -- they don't want to have to use a dirty toilet!) but at least 5 times daily; I change altogether and clean at the same time, on an as-needed basis; and nine cats have me.

white cat lover · Sep 20, 2007

I use whatever litter....Hy Vee brand, A&H, Tidy Cats, Special Kitty, Swheat, Targer brand....mostly clumping clay. I've got 2 foster kittens, & 5 adults kitties inside.

artgecko · Sep 20, 2007

So, how often do you scoop?

Once a day, or twice, if I have the time...I ROLL, not scoop, because I have a roll-away litter box (and I'm loving it! ).

How often do you add litter?

Every couple of days I'll add a scoop or two full (I use a dog food measure)

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)?

Change the litter about once a month, although I may up that since I've reduced the number of boxes I have.

I have not "cleaned" my box yet, as the "roll-away" boxes have very sensitive clips and I'm afraid that I might break them. With my previous boxes, about once every 2-3 months.

What litter do you use and do you use any additives?

I have been using WBCL, but am currently using chicken feed (corn). It works, it clumps, and it FLUSHES! I add some feline pine scooping to it (to deter bugs since the litter box is in a room that adjoins the garage) and for odor and I also add some Nature's Miracle litter box odor remover and/or baking soda. I do this about once every 2-3 days. The WBCL was good at absorbing odor, but the chicken feed obviously lacks and odor-reducing ingredients.

And of course, how many cats do you have?
Three- one adult 15lb and two kittens @5.5lbs each

Also, I have one litter box right now (and all is going well.... so far ...

Art

Asteria · Sep 20, 2007

I scoop once or twice a day ideally.
I add litter every few days to a week and change the litter every week or so.
We use Fresh Step multiple cat and have 2 cats.

xlpooper · Sep 20, 2007

Dr Elsyees litter is really good but not sure I spelled it right.

snosrap5 · Sep 20, 2007

So, how often do you scoop? Every day.

How often do you add litter? Every day.

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)? Every three weeks

What litter do you use and do you use any additives? I use Tidy Cats and baking soda.

And of course, how many cats do you have? 11

exoticbabee · Sep 20, 2007

So, how often do you scoop? 1-2x per day

How often do you add litter? every other day

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)? every 2-3 weeks

What litter do you use and do you use any additives? Fresh Step Free

And of course, how many cats do you have? One

greenvillegal · Sep 24, 2007

*I scoop the poop whenever I see poop in the box. I have Feline Pine so I just shake to settle the "used" pellets.

*I don't usually add new litter until I clean/change it.

*Before, when I was using clumping litter, I'd completely clean/change the litter about once every 6 weeks, or whenever that "stale litter" smell came around like others have mentioned. I have been using Feline Pine for a few weeks and haven't seemed to even come close to needing to clean it yet.

*Feline Pine! I am a new user and don't think I'll be going back. I have been searching for 3 years for the perfect litter and have tried nearly everything! Of course I don't need any additives with this stuff.

*I have two kitties and two litter boxes.

missymotus · Sep 24, 2007

So, how often do you scoop?
3-4 times a day

How often do you add litter?
Every day or every other day

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)?
Monthly

What litter do you use and do you use any additives?
Store brand clumping with bi-carb soda

And of course, how many cats do you have?
10 in the house, 3 are mine they all share litterboxes

pippen · Sep 25, 2007

So, how often do you scoop? Every few days.

How often do you add litter? Rarely.

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)? Change twice a week. Clean the box with hot water and Murphy's Oil soap at least one of those times.

What litter do you use and do you use any additives? Tidy Cat red. I tried several other kinds but I couldn't stand the smell of the litter itself.

And of course, how many cats do you have? 1

urbantigers · Sep 25, 2007

So, how often do you scoop?
Twice a day

How often do you add litter?
Approx every 2 days

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)?
I don't do these together. Each weekend I empty the litter into a bag and clean the box (scrub and disinfect) then I put the same litter back into the box. Approx every 4-6 weeks I let the litter run as low as I dare and then I replace it and start over.

What litter do you use and do you use any additives?
At the moment I use Golden Grey clay clumping litter, but I am going to try out worlds best cat litter (and the cheaper alternative, chick crumbs) soon as I'm not happy using clay litter for a variety of reasons. The cats like it though and I'm happy with the performance of the Golden Grey.

And of course, how many cats do you have?
2 cats sharing 1 large, covered tray

trouts mom · Sep 25, 2007

I scoop once a day, never add litter, change the whole thing once a month. I only have one cat, so it is not that gross at all.

I just use whatever is cheapest and it works fine

erinca7821 · Sep 25, 2007

So, how often do you scoop? Once a day most times, sometimes every other day if I get lazy, he'll hit the box and give me the look if I get lazy like he did tonight

How often do you add litter? If I feel like it's low, but rarely do I add unless there's some left over in the bucket

How often do you totally change the litter/clean the box (I do this together, don't know if everyone does)? Every few weeks, when it starts stinkin...

What litter do you use and do you use any additives? Use Scoop Away odor free... may start lookin for something less messy and less dusty

And of course, how many cats do you have? Just the one, he's more than enough while I'm still renting...

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