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Litter Week Wrap-up
Thank you to everyone for making Litter Week such a huge success! Thanks for all the great comments and emails — it’s so nice to see that we all share many of the same concerns around this topic. We sure did cover a lot of ground this week! From which litter to use, to where [...]
Continue reading...Natural Cat Litter Comparison – Part 2
Saturday, November 15, 2008
This is a follow-up to my first natural cat litter comparison in which I tested Arm & Hammer High Performance, Swheat Scoop (regular strength), World’s Best Cat Litter (multi-cat strength), and Nature’s Miracle. If you haven’t read it yet, please also see the original post What’s In Your Litter Box to learn more about the [...]
Continue reading...Got Him! Ando in the Litter-Robot
Saturday, November 15, 2008
I can’t believe I got this photo! Here is Ando doing the thing I mentioned in the Litter-Robot review! That’s his poo face! “Mom! How embarassing!”
Continue reading...Naturemill: Pet-friendly Composting
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Composting is one of the best ways to reduce your contribution to the landfill, but it can be a lot of work. Also, as we’ve learned this week, cat waste needs to be handled carefully to avoid the possible spread of certain parasites. The Naturemill pet-friendly composer addresses both these issues. It makes composting very [...]
Continue reading...Smart Cat Box Update
Saturday, November 15, 2008
I’ve had my Smart Cat Box in use for about a week now and I’m happy to report that I am very pleased with it. There were several questions from readers, so I will try to address as many as I can. First, they have been using it! At least Flora has. I’ve seen her [...]
Continue reading...Kick Litter: A Stylish Guide to Toilet Training Your Cat BONUS GIVEAWAY!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Now that I’ve done some research on flushing cat litter (please see post #1 and post #2 regarding this controversial topic) I can safely say that if you have taken the necessary precautions and considered the pros and cons of toilet training your cat, then there are some terrific resources out there to help you [...]
Continue reading...Toilet Training Your Cat…More Information May Make It Okay
Friday, November 14, 2008
This is a follow-up to the original post Toilet Training Your Cat…Flushing Feces May Be Harmful to Wildlife. Please note that I made some modifications to the original post, including changing the post title and changing the headline “Flushing cat feces is killing sea otters” to “Flushing cat feces *may be* killing sea otters.” I [...]
Continue reading...Toilet Training Your Cat…Flushing Feces May Be Harmful to Wildlife
Thursday, November 13, 2008
There are lots of cute products and books out there for teaching you how to toilet train your cat, so I sat down today to write about some of them as part of Litter Week. But as I researched, I found some very troubling information that I have to share with you. Flushing Cat Feces [...]
Continue reading...Why The Smart Cat Box Really Makes Sense BONUS GIVEAWAY!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
I made another great find at the SuperZoo Pet Expo back in September and I’ve been looking forward to sharing this one with you. The Smart Cat Box is in my opinion one of the very best natural litter systems on the market. I met the inventor, Sarah Maguire, President of Providence House Manufacturing and [...]
Continue reading...Roll’n Clean Litter Box: The Low Tech Solution for a Cleaner Litter Box
Thursday, November 13, 2008
I just heard about this interesting litter box called the Roll’n Clean from Omega Paw. It works the same way that the Litter-Robot does, but the Roll’n Clean is not automatic. You have to roll the box to the side until the top touches the ground (make sure no cats are inside!). This will run [...]
Continue reading...My Love-Hate Relationship with the Litter Locker
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
It took me a really long time to cough up the cash for this gadget. I though about it long and hard because I knew it was expensive to start with, plus the refill cartridges are also quite pricey, and I had read some negative reviews about it online. But I went ahead and got [...]
Continue reading...Odorzout: The BEST Way to Eliminate Odors Naturally BONUS GIVEAWAY!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Every cat owner fights the constant battle against odor. I have tried everything on the market to eliminate odors from carpets, furniture, fabrics, litter boxes, etc. and finally I found Odorzout. This is a product that I am totally addicted to, which is why I was so excited when I met Dr. Stink himself at [...]
Continue reading...Hide the Litter in Plain Sight
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Although not modern in its styling, this faux planter offers an interesting way to conceal the litter box while keeping it in plain sight. This litter hider resembles a Tuscan-style clay pot, but is in fact made of durable, easy-to-clean plastic. It has a large opening and is quite spacious inside, making it suitable for [...]
Continue reading...Litter Robot Review
Monday, November 10, 2008
At long last, I’ve finally had a chance to personally review the Litter-Robot, and I am pleased to say that I am honestly blown away by how great this thing is. Seriously, when I first wrote about the Litter-Robot, I had seen it being demonstrated at a trade show and thought it was truly innovative [...]
Continue reading...Litter Garage Keeps Litter Out and Cats In
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sometimes the garage isn’t the safest place for a cat, but it sure is tempting to put that stinky litter box out there. Now there’s a way, the Litter Garage. This system helps you install a cat door on a common wall between your house and your garage. A special chute connects to an enclosed [...]
Continue reading...Brand New! LitterPod Modern Covered Litter Box BONUS GIVEAWAY!
Monday, November 10, 2008
I’m very excited to share with you this brand new product called the LitterPod. I first saw a prototype of this product almost a year ago at the Global Pet Expo, and just today received word that the first LitterPods are now shipping. Perfect timing! This stylish container conceals a built-in oval-shaped litter box, and [...]
Continue reading...It’s Litter Week!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Welcome to the first themed week on Moderncat! This week it’s all about litter! Since litter is a hot topic for all cat owners, we’ve compiled a whole week of news and reviews on the latest in cat litter. Here’s a peek at just some of what’s in store for this week: Natural Litter Comparison [...]
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