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Have you found anything interesting in your cat\u2019s litter box lately? Yes, you should be checking it when you clean it. You want to make sure your cats are using it. If you don\u2019t find clumps in there (or wet spots), your cat could be experiencing a serious urinary tract blockage or infection. If the clumps (or wet spots) are noticeably smaller or larger than usual, that could be another cause for concern.<\/p>\n
Likewise, you want to make sure your cat is pooping and that the poop looks within the realm of normal for him or her. Watch for wriggly pinworms, foreign objects (string, ribbon, etc.), odd coloring, consistency and so forth.<\/p>\n
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each cat plus one. Now, if you have three, four, or more cats, unless you live in a very large house, you\u2019re probably not going to have discreet places in your home for four or five litter boxes. You\u2019re not going to want them in your living room, kitchen, bedrooms\u2014no. Another solution is to scoop them more often. You want to keep them clean for your cats\u2014as fresh as possible. It\u2019s the right thing to do. What\u2019s in it for you? Well, you live in the house too\u2014so you want it to smell good and be sanitary. But there\u2019s another reason to keep a close eye on the litter boxes. For the entertainment value.<\/p>\n
Now I have your attention. \u201cWhat\u2019s entertaining about cleaning your cat’s litter box?\u201d you ask. Well, you just might find some litter-box art. Is your cat creative? Have you found clumps in your cat\u2019s litter box in the shape of a ship, an Easter bonnet, a hand print, a chipmunk, a birthday cake or\u2026Don\u2019t tell me you\u2019ve never noticed.<\/p>\n
Here are a few pieces of Lily\u2019s and Sophie\u2019s litter box art. You will probably recognize the heart\u2014how sweet. The other clump, I think, looks like a cat face or maybe Mickey Mouse. What do you think?<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll bet that if you haven\u2019t already, you\u2019ll start looking for art in your cats\u2019 litter boxes today. Have fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Have you found anything interesting in your cat\u2019s litter box lately? Yes, you should be checking it when you clean it. You want to make sure your cats are using it. If you don\u2019t find clumps in there (or wet … Continue reading