Preventing Litter Box Aversion
According to the ASPCA, at least 10% of all cats develop elimination problems throughout their lifetime. While there are seemingly endless reasons for this to develop, from dislike of litter or litter box location to past trauma or health issues, there are many habits that kitty parents can establish to help in preventing these issues.
Litter Box Cleanliness
Dr. Stephanie Janeczko, D.V.M., Medical Director for Animal Care & Control of New York City, recommends kitty parents clear their litter box of waste 1-2x per day, “and it’s even better if you can get to it as soon as your cat has finished his business”. Additionally, it is important to completely switch out their kitty’s litter each month, 2x per week for non-clumping litter. While traditional plastic litter boxes must be washed monthly & completely replaced yearly, Kitty Sift products are completely disposable & eliminate the need for scraping and scrubbing! With Kitty Sift, there is no longer a risk of the dangerous bacterias and odors that hide in the scratch marks of plastic litter boxes.
Litter Box Availability and Placement
It is important to ensure your kitty has easy & direct access to their litter box at all times! Different kittys have different quirks, so what may have been ok for one, may be an issue for another. Things like blocked access points, a hood that makes them uncomfortable or noisy electric scoopers can all be contributing factors to developing litter box aversion. Additionally, it is recommended that you have one litter box per cat, plus one.
Litter Specifics
The type of litter your kitty uses could also affect their litter box use. Additionally, it is important to remember that many cat’s don’t like deep litter & prefer just 1-2 inches of depth. While plastic litter liners seem like a solution to the monthly litter box scrubbing & scraping, cats usually don’t like them!
Kitty Sift helps you AND your kitty establish & maintain healthy litter box habits!
Litter box aversion is the #1 reason that cats are surrendered to rescues. Kitty Sift was invented specifically as a response to this and aims to help establish & maintain healthy litter box habits by making it easier for you to keep up with proper maintenance. Say goodbye to scooping, scrubbing AND adding to the plastic waste problem with our products made from 100% Post consumer waste recycled cardboard. In less than 30 seconds, your kitty’s litter box is completely cleaned & ready for the next use! What’s more, thanks to our subscribe & save program, you never have to worry about replacing your Kitty Sift and litter.
We hope you & your kitty enjoy Getting Sift Done with Kitty Sift!
