Cat Litter
The Litter Box
Opt for dust-free litter to protect your cat’s respiratory health. Top choices include natural options like corn, wheat, or pine pellets, while paper-based litter is a solid alternative. Although clay litter is popular, it tends to create harmful dust—Boxie Cat is one of the least dusty clay brands, but even it isn’t entirely dust-free.
Whatever type you choose, make sure it’s part of your cat’s starter kit. You don’t want to come home with a new kitten and forget the basics!
Daily cleaning is essential
- Remove clumps of urine and all solid waste.
- A dirty box can lead to bathroom aversions or urinary health issues.
Every two weeks
- Fully empty the box and disinfect it—just be sure to rinse thoroughly so no chemical residue remains.
- Let the box dry completely before adding fresh litter.
- Wash your litter scoop each time, and occasionally sterilize it with full-strength bleach.
No More Tracking
To keep litter and waste from being scattered around, using a hooded litter box can be helpful—especially if your cat tends to fling material while covering up. Agile cats may benefit from top-entry or flip-top designs, and for persistent diggers, an automatic litter box can be a smart solution. Surrounding the box with a scatter mat also helps, encouraging your cat to clean its paws on the way out and minimizing mess around the house. If your current setup isn’t working, toilet training might be worth exploring for younger, flexible cats—though it’s not ideal for older or less mobile ones.
