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post #1 of 13
3/2/10 at 2:02pm
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No huge concern but am finding this odd...

For about 2-3 weeks now, Neko has stopped covering her #2!! Sometimes their covered sometimes their not. So why is she doing her business and zooming out without covering it? It's smellier when not covered...The box is scooped once a day and we use Tidy Cats litter (yellow and blue bucket). The litter has not changed.
All her other habits are the same.
Anybody else's cats do this?
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post #2 of 13
3/2/10 at 2:16pm
Yes. Tolly almost never covers his poop. Only once in a while. He does cover his pee.

Mazy always covers her poop and her pee.

Jennie scratches up a huge pile of litter after she poops or pees, but always completely misses the "mess". So there will be her poop or pee for all to see, with a great pyramid of litter right next to it, LOL!
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post #3 of 13
3/2/10 at 2:21pm
With multiple cats it could be a subtle dominance behavior.

I have some that cover and some that don't, it's a persistent behavior for each cat that hasn't suddenly changed. I also have one that covers everyone elses.
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post #4 of 13
3/2/10 at 2:27pm
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So she's not the only one.
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post #5 of 13
3/2/10 at 4:13pm
I also have some who cover and some who don't, so I always make sure to have a plug in air freshener in where the litter boxes are.
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post #6 of 13
3/2/10 at 4:36pm
Holland covers sometimes, doesn't cover other times. I can usually tell by the smell.
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post #7 of 13
3/2/10 at 7:27pm
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Originally Posted by Kailie View Post
I also have some who cover and some who don't, so I always make sure to have a plug in air freshener in where the litter boxes are.
This really isn't a good idea. Those things are terribly strong, and might bother the cats more than you realize.

I can tell as soon as I walk into a house, if they have a plug in going, I start to gag and have to leave or ask them to unplug it.

A cat's olfactory sense is 14 times stronger than a human.
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post #8 of 13
3/2/10 at 9:32pm
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I can tell as soon as I walk into a house, if they have a plug in going, I start to gag and have to leave or ask them to unplug it.
You too, huh? My vet's office is terrible about this. The place reeks, but they do it because of the way it's set up. Occasionally if the second doors on the exam rooms are open to the back and the second part of the clinic has a door opened to it you get that wonder scent of cow...

Try an air purifier in the room with the litter box(s). That's healthier for everyone in the home. Otherwise, scoop it out or live with it since it won't actually cause you any harm. I hate it when Sherman decides to use the litter box in the same room as I am in, he never covers his poo - but it won't kill me. Where as scented stuff causes extreme coughing fits, DH to have asthma attacks, and even makes Tomas sneeze.
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post #9 of 13
3/2/10 at 10:31pm
I have some that cover, some that don't, some that cover everyones. Thankfully because of diet there is little odour from mine, but I agree with above an air purifier is much better than a plug-in, for both the cats and yourself.
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post #10 of 13
3/3/10 at 5:19am
The plug in I use is not strong at all and made specifically to eliminate pet odor. I do scoop, quite regularly actually. I've had cats for many, many years, have never had a problem and do know how to take care of them quite well thanks.
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post #11 of 13
3/3/10 at 7:17am
I don't think anyone is judging your ability to care for or doubting your love for your cats.

But all those air freshener type things are bad for people and animals alike. You and your cats are breathing those chemicals into your lungs, and so into your blood stream, every day. They are awful awful things.

I would recommend putting out a few open boxes of baking soda to absorb odors, or get an air purifier (as was mentioned) if you think you need odor control.

Since you keep your boxes clean, you most likely don't need anything at all.
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post #12 of 13
3/3/10 at 12:04pm
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Originally Posted by otto View Post
But all those air freshener type things are bad for people and animals alike. You and your cats are breathing those chemicals into your lungs, and so into your blood stream, every day. They are awful awful things.
DH and I wouldn't have major coughing fits when exposed to this stuff if it were truly safe.

Some people can tolerate this stuff for years, though. Then after a bad cold or something they suddenly can't - interesting how that happens. DH's grandmother can no longer even tolerate a little perfume.


I don't think there's any fix for a cat that just went and won't cover, if there were that scented stuff would work in public restrooms where someone hasn't flushed.
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post #13 of 13
3/3/10 at 3:18pm
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I don't think there's any fix for a cat that just went and won't cover, if there were that scented stuff would work in public restrooms where someone hasn't flushed.

Oh my gosh! just thinking about that makes me gag, LOL! You'll see me turn around and go in the other direction real quick when that happens. I think I'd rather pee my pants!
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