Litter-box Sentence Examples

I did this every day until one day I saw him using the litter box.

You will want to train your kitten to use the litter box on his first day at home.

If you plan to keep your kitten in a crate for more than a few minutes at a time, you will need a litter box that will fit in the crate.

Kittens are very easily litter trained, but you will want to have something on hand to clean up after your kitten just in case he has an accident, and for cleaning the litter box.

How many times have you scooped out your cat's litter box and thought to yourself, "There's got to be a better way to handle this"?

Well, for some cat owners that "better way" involves using a self-cleaning litter box.

The LitterMaid™ is a fully automated self-cleaning litter box that uses an electronic sensor and raking mechanism to scoop eliminations into a disposable receptacle.

If it's worth $200.00 to you to avoid scooping your litter, then a self-cleaning litter box just might be worth the money after all.

Make sure the litter box has been scooped so your pet has a nice clean place to do his business.

Keeping the litter box accessible and clean is a step in the right direction, but that alone won't do the trick.Cats spray urine to mark their territory, and leave their sexual calling card.

No, it's not a contender for the litter box you've just stepped in, it's something completely foreign looking, akin to a water-logged mouse.

As long as your cat still has the same energy levels and is eating, drinking and using the litter box normally, I wouldn't worry too much.

Spraying and urinating outside the litter box is a common senior cat behavior issue.

Veterinarians recommend using a litter box with lower sides for senior cats.

Another important cat supply is a litter box and cat litter.

First choose the litter box based on size, features, and price.

In addition, Scientific Professional's superior odor control neutralizes litter box odors, rather than masking them.

Put them in a mesh bag and hang in your car, your closet, in a drawer, next to the litter box -- anywhere odors happen.

As long as she is using her litter box as she should, and eating and drinking normally, there is no need to worry about anything.

As long as you provide a litter box for him inside, it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

The first one learned how to use the litter box with no problem, but the second kitten not so much.

So I did the normal thing and scolded him and put him in the litter box and did this for probably a week and a half.

For the past two months, he uses the litter box when it is convenient for him.

However, if he is in the back part of the house, where the litter is, then he will use the litter box!

Even though my house smells like one big litter box!

In his kitty brain, he may have associated the litter box with the scolding.

I would leave him in a contained area with his litter box in the new home for a minimum of one week before you release him into other areas of your new home.

Isolate him in a contained area as close as possible to where his litter box will reside permanently.

Finally, make sure that you have a separate litter box for each cat in your household.

We have two stories, and he uses the litter box downstairs, but also has a place he uses upstairs.

By all means, give your cat a second litter box to use upstairs.

This will allow him to adapt to his new surroundings, get used to his/her bedding, and learn how to use his litter box.

Has his litter box itself changed perhaps?

Make sure he is still using the litter box with a cover on it.

Also, how often are you cleaning the litter box?

In the two years I have had them there have been only a few incidents where at least one of them was urinating outside the litter box on the curtains.

However, one of the cats does occasionally urinate outside of his litter box if I ignore him when he wants to go outside.

Urinating outside of a litter box is sometimes more about marking territory.

You can keep a litter box there, fill it with just enough fresh litter to get by for the weekend and clean it out before you leave.

A few days later, we noticed one of our cats had used the corner of the room for a litter box.

First, I would contain her in a small area with her litter box for a minimum of one week.

It will teach her where her litter box is and it will help her get used to her new surroundings on a small scale before she ventures into the bigger house.

Some cats are very picky about not sharing a litter box with other cats.

The next thing you need to do is to buy a good enzymatic cleaner and thoroughly clean any area where she has had an accident, and then confine her to a small area with her litter box.

I have scoured their litter box and removed it temporarily.

There's not much training required for cats, but getting the litter box routine right is crucial for future harmony in the home.

It is good that you have a separate litter box for each cat.

Are you scooping the litter box and keeping them clean?

Many cats are extremely picky about using only a clean litter box.

A sudden switch in types of litter can lead to a cat refusing to use the litter box.

The vet will be able to rule out any health issues that may cause the cat to defecate outside of the litter box.

Since the one cat has accidents in the same location, try temporarily moving his litter box to that spot.

Hopefully, he will get the idea that you want him to go to the bathroom inside the litter box.

For the cat that goes all over the house, contain him with his litter box to a small area, such as a spare bathroom to help retrain him that he needs to use the litter box.

As far as I've seen when I'm sitting there, I know he has used the litter box about four times and pooped once, which was really hard.

Very young kittens sleep a lot, and although it may be a little disturbing to find your kitten sleeping in his litter box it's not completely unheard of.

Out of necessity, many shelters must keep cats in small cages during their stay, and each small cage contains a litter box.

He may possibly be going to the litter box more often than you realize, although one stool in four days isn't much.

He uses the litter box when I confine him to an area, but as soon as he is let out he is back to the same behaviors.

If you're only providing one litter box for both cats, you might try adding a second one.

You can treat him as though he is a brand new kitten being reintroduced to the litter box.

An enclosed sifting cat litter box may be the answer to your litter cleaning woes.

Now raise your hand if you love cleaning your cat's litter box.

Unfortunately, cleaning the litter box is one chore most of us can't escape, so the issue becomes how to make it easier.

Luckily, cat boxes are going high tech, and for those who can afford one, an enclosed sifting cat litter box can cut the job in half.

An enclosed sifting cat litter box can take some of the pain out of the routine.

First, an enclosed or hooded litter box helps contain smells close to the litter where they belong.

Third, an enclosed litter box offers sensitive cats a place to conduct business away from prying eyes.

For true convenience, you need an automatic sifting litter box.

Regardless of sifting capabilities, there still comes a day when it's time to completely empty the litter box and wash the entire assembly, hood included.

I have bleached the dishes and the litter box with more than the recommended suggestion of bleach for at least an hour.

What causes cats to urinate outside the litter box?

She would cry and urinate outside the litter box.

If so, do you have a litter box for each cat?

Also, did you make any changes in the type of litter box or the type of litter during the time of your move?

There are some steps you can and should take to try to retrain her to use the litter box.

The minute you see her urinate anywhere outside the litter box, carry her to the litter box and put her in it and isolate her in the contained area again for three to five days.

We then kept Dazzling isolated in a bathroom with food, water and a litter box for approximately one month pursuant to the behavioral specialist's direction.

The first thing that came to mind when you said you'd been gone for the weekend was whether the litter box is usually scooped, and perhaps it wasn't while you were gone.

I have a Siamese who is very persnickety about her litter box.

Is it possible some form of trauma occurred to Dazzling while she was trying to use her litter box?

Once you have Dazzling retrained, watch the situation carefully and make sure her box is clean, nothing has changed and that Monet or another cat is not picking on her when she tries to use the litter box.

Also, some cats refuse to use a litter box that isn't clean.

If you have more than one cat, each cat should have his own litter box.

Finally, confine your cat to a small space with the litter box for several days or even for a couple of weeks until he gets the hang of using the litter box again.

If you see him squat or spray, take him firmly to the litter box and set him in it.

Now, he uses the litter box to poop, but he won't urinate in it.

I did notice one of my cats doing "sneak attacks" on him when he tries to use the litter box.

The first time he peed on the floor, I scolded him, picked him up and put him in the litter box.

I have been locking the other two cats in my room at night, so he has free access to the litter box.

Of those cats, 33 percent had behavior problems immediately after surgery, such as avoidance of the litter box.

It's always better to have a litter box for each cat in your home.

Second, even if it seems as though he doesn't like it, I would still contain him with the new litter box in a small room, such as an extra bathroom.

She ate a bit and drank a lot and used her litter box.

The first step is to begin to move the litter box closer to the bathroom where you plan to toilet train your cat.

The cat should still be able to see the litter box from where it was previously kept.

Also, take the cat to the new location and show him or her where the litter box is.

Again, the cat must be able to still see the litter box from the second position where you moved it.

Place the litter box on a stool or object that will keep the box steady, but raise it to about half as high as the toilet itself is.

Next, place the litter box on the toilet with the seat down but the lid up.

Leave the litter box in this position until the cat seems comfortable using it there.

Once you find one, remove the litter box and place the aluminum bowl inside the toilet.

Do not put any bedding or cloth in the cage because the cat may urinate on it instead of using the litter box.

Begin the process by speaking softly to the feline when you deliver food and water and scoop the litter box.

It's hard to say how long she has, but it is worrisome that she is not using the litter box much and is drinking a lot.

He almost never meows now, does little besides rest in his bed or our laps, eat, get water and visit the litter box.

Whenever she comes near us humans, or onto our bed or near the food or the litter box or anywhere, he swats at her and starts chasing her.

Unless the bare areas seem irritated, or he is showing other symptoms, such as loss of appetite or change in litter box habits, I would probably just wait and mention this problem at your next regular vet appointment.

Cats love their predictable routine, so it is very important to try to keep your cat's eating station and litter box in their regular places.

As the cat goes in and out of the litter box, no matter how clean you keep it, they can still exit the litter box with stuff on their feet or between their paws.

Don't change where you feed your cat, or where the litter box is.

These conditions cause painful urination and the cat associates the pain with the litter box.

Always take your cat be to be checked by your veterinarian if it is not using its litter box.

The blood that is seen in the litter box may also be coming from the pet's urine, signaling a urinary tract infection.

Monitoring your cat's litter box for an unusual stool is one way to make sure your pet stays healthy.

If you clean your pet's litter box frequently, you'll notice any changes right away.

Cats are clean by nature, and there is generally a reason if there is a change in litter box behavior.

Your cat may associate the pain it experiences when urinating with its litter box.

Cats get stressed and often stop using the litter box because of a traumatic situation such as a move, the presence of unfamiliar people, addition of a new pet or cats outside of the house.

Most cats want their litter box clean and may refuse to use it if it is not clean.

It is important to keep the litter box clean and supplied with fresh litter.

The premise behind scoopable litter is that you don't get liquid feces or urine pooling in the bottom of the litter box.

The litter material bonds with the feces or urine and "clumps" around it encapsulating the material before it gets to the bottom of the litter box.

You can also whip up a batch and use them as a reward when training a new cat to use the litter box.

You should have a clean cage that can hold a cat bed and litter box as well as bowls for food.

Observe the animal, and notice if there are any changes in its behavior, eating or litter box habits.

Can flushable cat litter make litter box chores easier?

There are many different options available that can hide your litter box.

Good Pet Stuff offers a litter box (pictured above) that has a planter on top.

This helps camouflage the litter box and make it look more like a part of the decor.

Many pet owners who have both dogs and cats complain about the dogs getting into the litter box.

Your cat likely doesn't care, but you will enjoy knowing that you have a litter box that is stylish and fashionable.

The litter clumps on contact with urine making litter box clean up much easier than with some litters.

Depending on how many felines you have, you may only have to completely change your litter box once a month with this type of litter.

You will more than likely be asked to bring in a stool sample from your pet's litter box.

This is also a good time to introduce the kittens to a litter box.

He has difficulties walking and wears infant diapers since he is unable to navigate the litter box.

Unspayed females may wail into the night or even go as far as to change their defecation habits so that the litter box proves less adequate than the carpet.

Problems a cat might have can include personality disorders, medical issues or even litter box problems.

The size of a cat's litter box can have a profound effect upon your household.

Smaller litter boxes are easier to lift and change, but a small litter box will not be adequate if you own a large cat or multiple cats.

Cats display common litter box behaviors.

When dealing with a kitten, a small litter box will accommodate your cat's needs.

However, as your cat grows, you will need a larger sized litter box.

How will you know when your cat's size has exceeded his current litter box?

First of all, you will find "kitty messes" on the sides of the litter box and occasionally right outside the box.

If the box is too small, you may find yourself cleaning the litter box several times a day in order to give your cat a decent area to defecate.

Improper litter box protocol is one of the most common reasons a cat will stop using her litter box.

This should not be an excuse for pet owners to change the litter less frequently, but they should be prepared for the hefty feat of changing a larger-sized litter box.

The minimally recommended amount of times a pet owner should clean his cat's litter box is twice daily.

There is an odor in your cat's litter box when the box needs to be cleaned.

By cleaning your cat's litter box often, you will not only reduce odors in your home, you'll provide your cat with a more attractive bathroom atmosphere.

Some pet owners have multiple bathrooms, and so the litter box is assigned to a specific area that remains out of common view.

However, many cat owners do not have the luxury of a spacious house, and so a larger litter box can become an eyesore.

A covered litter box can conceal the obvious and unattractive kitty byproducts.

Another alternative to a covered litter box is a litter cabinet.

Most cats naturally know to use the litter box.

However, some cats never seem to get the idea or may stop using the litter box for other reasons later on.

If your cat has always used her litter box and suddenly begins missing it, you should have her checked out by your vet to see if there is a medical reason for the change.

Once you figure out why there may be a problem, you can solve that and then work on encouraging your cat back into the litter box.

Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract Litter is a patented litter for cats that don't always use their litter box.

You'll also want to have an area where you can isolate the kitten near her new litter box for about a week.

Ideally, this room will be located in the place where her litter box will be kept permanently.

Many pet owners recommend having a separate litter box for each cat to prevent the urge to urinate or defecate in places other than the litter box.

While you'll pay a nice chunk up front, it may be worth the investment if you are tired of scooping the litter box.

The CatGenie is a self-cleaning litter box that is like a cross between a litter box, a toilet and a washing machine.

If your cat goes in search of the litter box and the CatGenie is in a cleaning cycle, it may scare your cat.

Unlike dogs, cats don't really need to have any time outside, especially if you provide them with a clean litter box.

The litter box is an important part of having a house cat.

Clay, which is also a highly absorbent material, can form clay dust during usage and litter box cleanings.

Luckily, most adult cats do not wander into their litter box for culinary purposes.

Pet owners who have accidentally inhaled clay particulate during litter box cleaning can at least support the fact that breathing in clay dust is anything but pleasant.

By simply mixing the pine litter slowly into the previous litter, a cat may gradually become accustomed to the stronger pine smell and the different texture in its litter box.

Cats need a kitty litter box for urination and defecation.

If you're tired of scooping your cat's litter, you may want to consider trying an automatic cat litter box.

An automatic litter box scoops your cat's waste and either stores it until you are ready to dispose of it or treats and disposes of it for you.

There are many advantages to an automatic cat litter box.

Less smell - Since an automated litter box can be set to function each time your cat uses it, these boxes can drastically reduce the problem of litter odor.

Healthier cat - A cleaner litter box is healthier for your cat.

Meticulous cats will always have a clean litter - If you have a finicky cat that refuses to use a litter box that has been soiled, an automatic box can keep your cat from soiling other areas of your home.

Unfortunately, the automatic litter box solution does not yet seem to be perfected in most cases.

There are many more litter box choices on the market for those shopping for an automated solution than have been available in the past.

Reviews can still be mixed among the box owners, so be aware that an automatic box will likely not solve all your litter box problems.

How much money can you invest in your automatic litter box?

What kind of warranty does the litter box come with?

Will you be able to afford to replace the box if it breaks down once the warranty is up, or can you purchase a regular litter box to replace it?

If you are ready to purchase a new box, are unhappy with your current cat box or are preparing to bring a new cat home, you'll have to make the decision about which type of litter box you want.

The hood comes in many different forms, depending upon the size and shape of the litter box itself.

Many of these automatic boxes now have hoods that can be purchased to create a covered litter box.

There are designer litter boxes that look like pieces of furniture as well as boxes like the Clevercat litter box which features a top entry.

There are many choices when it comes to finding a covered litter box for your cat.

These coupons can result in considerable savings both while you are litter box training a kitten or when you are introducing an older cat to this litter.

Use of the spray and powdered cat litter deodorizing products adds to the cost of maintaining a litter box.

Silica gel crystals are popular because they absorb a great deal of liquid, and make it possible for cat owners to "scoop out" urine when they scoop feces from the litter box.

Generally, if a cat owner scoops the chunks of urine-soaked silica gel and feces from the box on a regular basis, the litter box can be emptied and refilled less frequently.

If your cat stops using the litter box during the course of the transition, you may need to add the new litter more slowly over a longer period of time.

Failure to change it in a timely fashion can result in a smelly puddle of urine on the bottom of the litter box.

If your cat likes to vigorously dig in the litter box and kicks the litter around a lot, you may find litter crystals in his eyes.

This is of special concern if the mother gives birth to her kittens in or near the litter box.

Although they cost more than other types of litter, they last longer and require fewer litter box changes.

This means no more litter all around the litter box or tracked through the house.

Even though the litter will be cleaner, plan on keeping the litter box in the same location through the transition period.

This can also teach your new kitten where her litter box is located.

This last task typically involves a litter box unless your animal is of the almost entirely outdoor persuasion.

The type of litter box you choose depends largely on the size of your cat.

You'll find an igloo-shaped cat bed, cat clouds shelves for perching and litter box furniture.

Have a clean litter box ready and show her where it is.

Kittens are easy to litter box train because they instinctively want to cover their waste.

Based on current medical research, the organization provides guidance to cat owners on subjects as diverse as litter box training to flea products to vaccination schedules.

Use shredded paper for litter box filling or rodent pet cages.

If you have cats, scoop the litter box right before the showing.

Learning how to litter box train a dog is not as difficult as it may seem.

This is why an indoor litter box is a wonderful alternative, especially for smaller dogs.

In fact, many experts believe teaching a smaller dog how to use a litter box is much healthier for the dog because it reduces the stress placed on his bladder over the course of day.

Place the litter box next to the paper where the puppy usually goes to the bathroom.

Place a layer of paper inside the litter box with a thin layer of litter on top.The key to this step is familiarizing your dog with the litter box.

Gradually work the litter box into your dog's bathroom habits.

Praise him and use key phrases like "use the box" or "go potty" whenever he's in the litter box.

Another variation of this method is to use cardboard boxes sized the approximate length and width of your doggie litter box.

Continue to change boxes until you are using a box that is similar in size to your doggie litter box.

Set the litter box into the cardboard box, and allow the dog to get used to using this for a few weeks.

Continue to use paper in the litter box and over time make the gradual change to litter.

Crate style training is usually a quicker and more effective means of litter box training a dog, although it's sometimes viewed as a harsher method.

For the best results, the dog should already be comfortable going in and out of the litter box (using the familiarizing techniques explained earlier).

Dogs usually do not like soiling near where they eat or sleep, so they will find the litter box the ideal place to do their business in this setting.

The dog should stay in the gated area or his crate until he uses the litter box.

Learning how to litter box train a dog takes time and patience, and accidents will likely happen.

Try to praise him each and every time he uses the litter box successfully.

Always use the same key phrase, follow a routine and try to stick with one brand of litter until the dog becomes used to using the litter box.

Keep the litter box and its surrounding area as clean as possible.

Don't expect your dog to accept the litter box overnight.

Training a dog to use a litter box takes time, and it sometimes requiring many weeks of consistent training.

The idea of a dog litter box may seem a little odd to some dog lovers since these boxes are mainly associated with cats.

However, using a litter box makes perfect sense in some situations.

In all of these cases, providing a dog with a litter box can improve the situation.

Rascal Litter Box - This model comes in two sizes for small and larger dogs.

Make sure you choose a litter box that is large enough to accommodate your dog's full adult size.

Once you've chosen your box, it's time to learn how to litter box train your dog.

A dog litter box is best used as a part-time solution to your dog's potty needs.

Many people use one where the cat's litter box is kept or in high traffic areas.

If you have only one cat and remember to change the litter box on a regular basis, the inexpensive brands of cat litter will work just as well as their more expensive counterparts.

Tidy Cats litter coupons can help you stick to your budget while ensuring your pet always has a fresh litter box.

Finding coupons becomes even more important if you have multiple cats, as each animal will require its own litter box.

If you hate to change your cat's litter box, you can purchase the Breeze litter box system for convenience and maximum odor control.

Bake whatever type of cake that you like then crumbled it and put it in the kitty litter box.

She twisted to stare at a large, wiry man with a whip-like body and a face that would scare Freddy Krueger standing in the middle of the apartment, her cat in one arm and the litter box in the other.

The litter box remained, and she knew if she looked under the bed, Sunny would be there.

You yowl loudly if your litter box is not clean.

Cover inappropriate places with tinfoil if you discover kitty is using them for a litter box.

As your kitten grows you can move up to a larger litter box.