Why would you want to trap odor inside the litter box? The cat has to enter the box and if it stinks, the cat will refuse to use the litter box and just use your floor or furniture.I'm looking into hooded litter box to trap tho odor.
What are the non-scented odor absorbers? Would it be something like this?Why would you want to trap odor inside the litter box? The cat has to enter the box and if it stinks, the cat will refuse to use the litter box and just use your floor or furniture.
If litter box odors are a problem, there are ways to mitigate it. Keep at least 3 inches of litter in the box. Scoop daily. Put the litter box in a well ventilated area if possible. Place non-scented odor absorbers near the litter box. Consider feeding your cat a higher quality food. Poor quality food full of fillers results in super stinky poop. There are automatic litter boxes that will remove waste a few minutes after a cat uses the box. The waste goes into a container which you would have to check and empty when full.
If it's tinned , it goes off quick once you open it , so i remove any leftovers after 30 mins.How much of the canned food might be appropriate for a 15lb cat?
Sometimes I see leftovers and I'm not sure if she's going to eat the rest of it.
Do cats not like it when their food is left in the open air for too long? Is it better to put them in some sort of container to seal out the air when cat leaves some leftovers after eating?
How much of the canned food might be appropriate for a 15lb cat?
Sometimes I see leftovers and I'm not sure if she's going to eat the rest of it.
Do cats not like it when their food is left in the open air for too long? Is it better to put them in some sort of container to seal out the air when cat leaves some leftovers after eating?
I agree completely.Cats are predators but they are also prey. For this reason, their poop shouldn’t have a strong odor. The reason it does is because the cat is being fed an inappropriate diet (primarily kibble, carbs). The best way to control odor is to research feline nutrition and feed a healthy diet (hint: start with no dry food).
Hooded litter boxes are nice for humans but not ideal for cats. As I mentioned, cats are prey, and they prefer to have multiple exit routes when pooping. Humans impose these conditions on cats and then wonder why their cat has suddenly started defecating outside of the box.
Anyway, I know most people probably don’t want to hear any of this and it will likely be glazed over since convenience for humans is always #1, but if you want some real advice rather than just covering up issues in a convenient way, here it is.