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post #31 of 51
3/2/11 at 7:23am
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Originally Posted by Feralvr View Post
I do notice that when I fill a new litter box with fresh litter or when I add another box to try a new litter they all seem to want to use that one box.
My cats are the exact opposite. Whenever I put fresh litter in one of their pans, they take a few days before using them... almost like they have to get used to the idea or something.
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post #32 of 51
3/2/11 at 9:07am
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I don't know what it is with my kitties, but it sure is great that they have no reservations trying out a new litter. But always make sure you offer the new litter in a new box, i.e. don't take away the other boxes!
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post #33 of 51
3/4/11 at 1:59pm
Sam's Club litter, in the green and blue buckets. $11 for 40 lbs. I have 6 boxes and I scoop daily and dump and scrub whenever I feel like it needs it, usually about every six weeks. I use a whole 40 lb container per box, because all my cats are diggers and by having such deep litter I find they never dig all the way to the bottom and get it all over the litter box.
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post #34 of 51
3/7/11 at 6:40pm
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Originally Posted by Kit E Cat View Post
Sam's Club litter, in the green and blue buckets. $11 for 40 lbs. I have 6 boxes and I scoop daily and dump and scrub whenever I feel like it needs it, usually about every six weeks. I use a whole 40 lb container per box, because all my cats are diggers and by having such deep litter I find they never dig all the way to the bottom and get it all over the litter box.
Wow that is alot of litter added to each box. My cat are diggers too, I add and keep about four inches, I think I will try to add another inch or more, because I have that same issue with them digging all the way to the China. I don't belong to Sam's club, so don't know about their litter.. but that is a great price!!!!!
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post #35 of 51
3/8/11 at 7:55am
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Originally Posted by Kit E Cat View Post
Sam's Club litter, in the green and blue buckets. $11 for 40 lbs. I have 6 boxes and I scoop daily and dump and scrub whenever I feel like it needs it, usually about every six weeks. I use a whole 40 lb container per box, because all my cats are diggers and by having such deep litter I find they never dig all the way to the bottom and get it all over the litter box.
A buddy does this, and my only issue with the setup is that without a auto or easy sifting mechanism, its like fishing in a vast ocean instead of a small pond.

I'm too lazy for that.
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post #36 of 51
3/8/11 at 1:44pm
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Originally Posted by Feralvr View Post
I don't belong to Sam's club, so don't know about their litter.. but that is a great price!!!!!
Find a friend who does and will take you with them? Otherwise the membership is about $40 and will pay for itself after one or two visits.
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post #37 of 51
3/8/11 at 5:36pm
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Originally Posted by strange_wings View Post
Find a friend who does and will take you with them? Otherwise the membership is about $40 and will pay for itself after one or two visits.

Yes, very true. I do belong to Costco and the next time I go there I will see what kinds of litter they have to offer and price. Will report back on that
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post #38 of 51
3/12/11 at 8:54am
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Originally Posted by Feralvr View Post
Wow that is alot of litter added to each box. My cat are diggers too, I add and keep about four inches, I think I will try to add another inch or more, because I have that same issue with them digging all the way to the China. I don't belong to Sam's club, so don't know about their litter.. but that is a great price!!!!!

Yeah, I've tried to use less, and they always end up pooping/peeing up against the side of the box, and I've found that the 40 lb bucket is the perfect depth. Also keeps me from having to dump and scrub as often. I got a Sams membership specifically for the litter, but we buy a few other things there now too.
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post #39 of 51
3/12/11 at 8:55am
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Originally Posted by Ducman69 View Post
A buddy does this, and my only issue with the setup is that without a auto or easy sifting mechanism, its like fishing in a vast ocean instead of a small pond.

I'm too lazy for that.
Haha, no trust me, my hands/wrists hurt after scooping everytime!
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post #40 of 51
3/13/11 at 9:31pm
I use Swheat Scoop but want to switch to chicken feed...I recently replaced my two boxes with this Whisker's box: http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=4217937
I love it because the main problem I had with my other two boxes was corner areas where my scooper couldn't get into and this new box is cornerless!! This pan is also so much wider and open so the kitties can move around more easier. In fact, and not happy about this, Petey seems to think its a great sandbox!! He lays in it and goes in there for hiding when he's hyper
I put about 2" and scooop 2x a day.
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post #41 of 51
3/15/11 at 5:40pm
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Originally Posted by silva_unt View Post
I use Swheat Scoop but want to switch to chicken feed...I recently replaced my two boxes with this Whisker's box: http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=4217937
I love it because the main problem I had with my other two boxes was corner areas where my scooper couldn't get into and this new box is cornerless!! This pan is also so much wider and open so the kitties can move around more easier. In fact, and not happy about this, Petey seems to think its a great sandbox!! He lays in it and goes in there for hiding when he's hyper
I put about 2" and scooop 2x a day.
I have one of those litter boxes too!!!!!! The only cat I have a problem with in that one is Pipsqueak. He always walks straight into the litter boxes and pees in the front of it. Then he goes to town covering, and it all come swooshing out the front of this box.

It is almost time for me to dump and scrub boxes and change out my litter completely. I went to the Tractor Supply Co. on Bastetservant's suggestion and bought their chicken feed. It is the same thing as WBCL!!!!!!!!!! And so much cheaper. Thanks, Robin.
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post #42 of 51
3/16/11 at 2:17pm
We use Walmart's Special Kitty, the cheapest version in yellow paper sacks. It's under $4 per bag (I think it's about 20lbs) and... I think we're fine with it. I don't smell anything bad and the cat seems to doesn't mind it either. Those are just some pebbles, a bit dusty, but right now the litterboxes (she has two and they sit one next to another) are far enough from the rest of our living area that nobody seems to care. It is not scoopable, but I have no problems scooping the mess.

Is there a reason, other than cosmetic ones, one should buy any of these more expensive items?
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post #43 of 51
3/16/11 at 3:57pm
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Originally Posted by Kittica View Post
We use Walmart's Special Kitty, the cheapest version in yellow paper sacks. It's under $4 per bag (I think it's about 20lbs) and... I think we're fine with it. I don't smell anything bad and the cat seems to doesn't mind it either. Those are just some pebbles, a bit dusty, but right now the litterboxes (she has two and they sit one next to another) are far enough from the rest of our living area that nobody seems to care. It is not scoopable, but I have no problems scooping the mess.

Is there a reason, other than cosmetic ones, one should buy any of these more expensive items?
Hi nope no reason at all! What ever works for your cats is what you should stay with. I just love the real large litter boxes. I have five cats and five boxes in three different parts of my house. Some people make litter boxes out of the rubbermaid bins and those are great too. Whatever works for you!! I too keep in two of my locations two boxes side by side as some of my cats pee in one and then gp next door to poop.
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post #44 of 51
3/16/11 at 4:26pm
I honestly use whatever...depends on what store I am at.
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post #45 of 51
3/16/11 at 6:29pm
My cats like the cheap alternatives I've found - with the help of tcs members.

Big Sterilite storage bins without the lids are the pans. They cost under $4.

After dealing with the dust and lung irrigation from clay litter for many years. I gave it up for clumping corn litter. Now I use (unmedicated) chick crumble from the feed store for a third of the price. It looks and works exactly the same as the expensive corn litter.

The pans are easy to clean, and the sides are about 6" high so the litter mostly stays in the pan. The dust is minimal, the clumps can be flushed, and the crumble controls odors as well as any litter.

My cats are happy and I'm happy. Thanks tcs members!

Feralvr, I'm glad you're happy with the chick feed.

Robin
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post #46 of 51
3/16/11 at 11:33pm
We also use the feed store alternative to feline pine. It's about $7 here for a 40# bag. Really cheap and it works just fine. Would never use anything else.
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post #47 of 51
3/17/11 at 11:23am
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Originally Posted by Kittica View Post
We use Walmart's Special Kitty, the cheapest version in yellow paper sacks. It's under $4 per bag (I think it's about 20lbs) and... I think we're fine with it. I don't smell anything bad and the cat seems to doesn't mind it either. Those are just some pebbles, a bit dusty, but right now the litterboxes (she has two and they sit one next to another) are far enough from the rest of our living area that nobody seems to care. It is not scoopable, but I have no problems scooping the mess.

Is there a reason, other than cosmetic ones, one should buy any of these more expensive items?
I'm always interested in natural litters to recommend over clay (since clay contributes to strip mining operations, doesn't biodegrade, contains silica a known carcinogen when inhaled, and uses sodium bentonite which is a health concern for cats licking it off their feet and fur), but have to say that Special Kitty came up and got some pretty poor reviews.

I have never used it, but the complaints were lack of clumping ability and poor odor control, but if you know from first hand experience it works fine for you, there is no reason to waste money getting something else.

From personal experience, I love the clumping of World's Best multicat, but not the price or smell. I love the smell of Swheat Scoop and odor absorbing ability, but it doesn't clump as fast (definitely get the extra clumping formula green bags). So I mix the two.

I should try out some of the corn based alternatives locally though, and see if its the same thing minus the marketing for half the price, which wouldn't surprise me. One thing I have noticed for sure though is that the better clumping the litter, the less expensive it actually is, as you can use it so much longer.
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post #48 of 51
3/17/11 at 1:59pm
I've really had only good experience with odor-control with this basic, yellow Special Kitty. I can smell something ONLY if she walks in and does her thing as I sit next to the litterbox (which I do only while cleaning it ). A few minutes later, all that smell is gone. Clumping would be nice, but I manage without.

As long as it's not bad for health reasons and the like, I guess I wouldn't mind sticking to this. And we'll see if we'll have to switch when we actually move... closer to her litterboxes.
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post #49 of 51
3/17/11 at 5:21pm
I have a lot of old cats right now. We're a Cat Attract household.
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post #50 of 51
3/17/11 at 8:06pm
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Yes, Cat Attract - Great litter!!!!!!! Do you use the Senior Crystals? I have always wanted to try the crystal litter. I find that sometime after Perla goes potty, she has some litter stuck on her behind. I try to wipe it off with pet wipes. I have wondered if the crystals would be a better choice for hygienic reasons for female cats. HMM.

I am having great luck with that chicken feed from The Tractor Store!!! It is great to have so many great responses on this thread! Thanks All
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post #51 of 51
3/20/11 at 10:54am
I just stopped using A&H multi cat and started Swheat Scoop. I really like the Swheat Scoop. Doesn't track as much and actually covers the odors better. With the other litter, even when it was clean, my small apartment was still smelling like the litter itself which I didn't like, but I am so far pleased with the Swheat. A little pricier, but I recommend it.
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