Use A Sealed Container For Used Clumping Litter
I've had the clay litter where you waited until it was pretty gross and then you threw it all away. That litter was heavy and a pain to clean up all at once. I've used flushable litter and kept the boxes in the bathroom. That's great if you don't mind litter tracking all over your bath mat every day. I've used pine litter so I just scooped the solids and then threw all the wet litter in the compost pile.
I always found clumping litter more user friendly and it didn't waste any non soiled litter, but putting it in a plastic bag that I had to untie to use every time was just disgusting.
I now use a container you get in the pet section of any store to dispose of the waste. It's a container with a sealed lid that is advertised for storing dog kibble in. It's completely air tight, so no stink comes out. I use a trash bag in it like a lidded trash can and I can wait until it's pretty full and then just take it to the trash bin outside. The top latches shut so nothing spills out and the dog doesn't do something gross. It's so much easier, completely odor controlling and child/doggy proof!
By Panktty from Anderson, IN
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Clumping litter is safe
Regarding the post-er who was worried about clumping litter: let me assure you it IS SAFE. First, let me say I have read the stories on the internet of cats digesting the clay by cleaning themselves, and then it expanded in their intestines and killed them. Sounds possible.
Fortunately, there is not a single legitimate case of this happening (outside the internet). Call any veterinarian, and he (or she) will tell you he has never seen a case of a cat dying or getting sick from clumping litter. There is no warning on any legitimate website (Humane Society, ASPCA, etc.) -- despite the millions of cats using clumping litter.
In case you are wondering, I do not sell nor work for any litter company. I just wanted to be extra sure that my cat was safe, so I did the research.
Post By Cat Owner (Guest Post)
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I bought a large plastic container of clumping litter when it was on sale. It comes with a lid to seal the moisture out as you use the litter. It took a while to use the litter, but when it was empty, I use recycled plastic grocery bags as liners and when the bag is full, I tie it up and put in the trash. The lid keeps the moisture out and the odor in!!!
I bought a second one, and refill it with cheaper litter, again the lid keeps the litter fresh and moisturer free!!!
Post by wookawgirl
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I bought my litter on sale on day in the large plastic container with a lid. It took a little while to use it but, when it was empty, I use recycled grocery bags as liners and keep the lid on. When the bag is full, I tie it up and put it in the trash.
Post By Wookawgirl (Guest Post)
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I keep the litter box in the bathroom and when I need to get rid of the big stuff I just scoop it out and flush it down the toilet. I am on septic system and have it flushed every few years and have not noticed any problems. Probably not a good idea if you are on city sewer.
Post by Country gal
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Yes, you're right about the clumping litter. My older cat has chronic kidney failure, which leaves him somewhat malnourished. Some malnourished cats, and probably other cats who aren't malnourished will lick and eat the litter.
It can cause quite serious constipation, as it did in my cat, because the litter clumps inside the cat's gut. This is not good.
It's a real shame, because the clumping stuff is infinitely easier to use, but if you have a cat who licks it, it's just not worth taking a chance.
Barbara Jean
Post By Barbara Jean (Guest Post)
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Thank you, thank you. That is such an excellent idea!
I have an older cat who has been an outdoor cat all his life and is now an indoor cat. He's adjusting very well, but is incredibly obsessive compulsive about his litter box!
I have to clean it out many times a day, both wet and solid stuff or he just plain won't use it. If I'm gone all day, he waits for me to clean it before he'll use it.
I was using a seperate plastic bag for each cleanout, so I was running through my entire supply of recycled bags, and starting on my parents' and friends' supplies.
So, thanks a lot. You've saved my sanity, and now I don't have to go out and buy a ton of small garbage bags!
Barabara Jean
Post By Barbara Jean (Guest Post)
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What an AWESOME idea! I have been looking for an idea just like that...thank you for sharing!
God bless!
Sheila in Titusville, FL
Post by GrammySheila
RE: Use A Sealed Container For Used Clumping Litter
Clumping litter may be harmful to kitty because of it's clumping. What does it do when kitty licks and chews it off of her paws and swallows it? I'm a bit afraid. I use the plain cheap clay kind and only put an inch or two in a round covered litter box, scoop often any messes into grocery bag and completely change all of the litter every other day. Wipe tray clean with paper towel and throw out the bag. Nothing to keep, nothing to smell, tidy is as tidy does. Muffie agrees!
Post By jeanie (Guest Post)
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