Introduction to Cat Care - Your New Cat: Lesson 4 - Litter Box and Sleeping Arrangements

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Introduction to Cat Care - Your New Cat Lesson 4 - Litter Box and Sleeping Arrangements From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats Next to food and water, a litter box is critical for your new cat's comfort and health. But he goes outdoors, you say? You'll want to rethink that decision when we cover the indoors-outdoors debate in another lesson. With scrupulous maintenance of your cat's litter box, you'll never have to worry about odor or "accidents." Litter Box Matters How to Prevent Litter Box Avoidance More important than the type of litter and/or litter box is your maintenance of the box. More cats are surrendered to shelters for "litter box avoidance" than for any other reason. You will need to keep kitty's litter box scrupulously clean, and in a location where it's easily accessible, but private. The training will take care of itself. Litter Box Maintenance: A Step-By-Step Illustrated Tutorial Poor litter box maintenance is often the cause of litter box mishaps. Since litter box avoidance is a major cause of surrenders of cats to shelters, it is important that cats be given a fighting chance, by making sure their litter boxes are kept immaculately clean. This step-by-step tutorial will demonstrate conscientious litter box maintenance. FAQs About Litter, Litter Boxes, & Litter Box Habits Judging by the number of questions I receive on litter boxes, litter, and litter box avoidance problems,this is an area of huge concern to cat owners. Herein are my answers to frequently asked questions about litter box matters. How Important is My Litter Choice? A Word About Clumping Litter I like clumping litter, and I use it for my own cats because of its convenience, and because the cats like it. However, there are certain things you need to know about clumping clay litter. This article covers the basics, and will help you decide whether to use it or not. My Top Picks for Premium Litter These are all litters I've tested and approved for my own cats. Personally, we've settled with World's Best Cat Litter, but your own cat may have a different preferance. When changing litter brands, do it gradually, by adding more of the new brand every day. Cats (like many humans) do not like changes, but usually will accept a new litter eventually. Litter Boxes and Accessories Full Product Review: LitterMaid Mega Automated Litter Box You'll no doubt want to start out with a plain plastic litter box or two, but the day may come when you'll consider a more expensive, automated box. This is my first review of such products, and I will soon be reviewing at least one other. For now, you should bookmark the Litter Box Essentials page, which contains links to all the articles in this lesson. New reviews and top picks will appear there. TopPicks: Litter Box Accessories Litter boxes and their accessories are among the most important purchases you can make for your cat's health and well-being. These are my top picks for litter box accessories that will help you maintain clean and sanitary litter box conditions to help prevent litter box accidents. Where Will Your Cat Sleep? Comfy Beds for Cats Most veteran "cat slaves" will respond "anywhere he wants" to the question posed above. Be aware, though, that his sleeping location the first week in his new home will set the pace for life, so be sure you want a cat as a permanent fixture in your bed, before you allow him to stay there. In any case, he should have a comfortable bed in a private location, where he can go to relieve stress. This email is written by: Franny Syufy Cats Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Introduction to Cat Care - Your New Cat' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement