Fun facts about cat litter

Keeping cats is not just about eating; cat litter is also important

Good cat litter and maintenance habits take you to heaven, while wrong ideas keep you on edge all day long. If your cat is exhibiting abnormal behavior such as urinating or pooping at home, don't think that being aggressive, scolding, or cold-treated can solve the problem. Remember to take your cat to the veterinary hospital first to check for any abnormalities. The animal research team also helps you analyze whether there are cat litter arrangements based on several common ideas.

One: Not burying cat litter after going to the bathroom is because my cat is too stupid.

Cats naturally use cat litter, and for a more specific explanation, kittens around two to three months old learn how to use cat litter by mimicking and socializing with their mother. If there is no instruction from the mother cat due to other factors, some small help from the caregiver is needed. You can place a small portion of your cat's feces in the newly arranged litter box, and the cat will instinctively cover the litter with its own scent to avoid detection by hunters.

If the cat doesn't bury sand after using the toilet, it might be because the cat is eager to flee the scene! If the litter is too dirty and smelly, the cat doesn't want to stay in that environment for even a second, let alone bury its urine and feces properly. Please imagine if you went to a super dirty public restroom, would you want to stay there for an extra second time?

Two: Thestrong smell of cat litter can cover feces and urine is fantastic.

Continuing from the previous scenario, some owners might want to say, "Then I'll come to buy fragrances and deodorizing sprays to cover the scent, or use cat litter labeled as fragrant!" Never! Good smells to humans are not necessarily what cats enjoy, and they might even be harmful to their bodies. Moreover, since cats have a sharper sense of smell than humans, this means that the faint scent you detect might be amplified by dozens of times towards the cat, and the cat wouldn't want to stay an extra second either. Isn't it a bit hard to imagine? That's because you got into a taxi, and the driver sprayed an entire can of perfume spray because the previous guest had vomited but didn't have time for a thorough cleaning. You can imagine such a statement!

Three: Just add more cat litter when it's finished.

Why is it important to always emphasize that cat litter should be added in a certain amount rather than at the bottom? Some owners might think that cat litter just covers the bottom, but that's not the case! Cat litter should be covered thoroughly, and it is recommended to cover it with a thickness of five centimeters so that the cat has enough space to cover its feces after going to the bathroom. Just like a human toilet, it's difficult to flush clean if the water supply is insufficient; whereas a cat litter box with too little litter is just like flushing a toilet with less water!

Four: Just add more cat litter when it's ran out.

Why is it important to always emphasize that cat litter should be added in a certain amount rather than at the bottom? Some owners might think that cat litter just covers the bottom, but that's not the case! Cat litter should be covered thoroughly, and it is recommended to cover it with a thickness of five centimeters so that the cat has enough space to cover its feces after going to the bathroom. Just like a human toilet, it's difficult to flush clean if the water supply is insufficient; whereas a cat litter box with too little litter is just like flushing a toilet with less water!

Five: The cat litter is cleaned every day, but it still smells bad—it's because the cat is sick!

This idea is neither right nor wrong. If a cat's feces suddenly develop an odor that hasn't been seen before, owners should pay attention to whether they've eaten different foods recently and drink less frequently, such as frequent urination, small chunks, cries, or blood. If there are obvious abnormalities, seek medical attention immediately. And even if physical illnesses are ruled out, the litter box still smells bad. Do you remember when the last time the entire basin was replaced with new litter box? It's not guaranteed that cat litter will be odorless every day; after all, there will always be old cat litter left in the litter box, and even with new litter, the stench of old cat litter cannot be neutralized! It is recommended that the owner replace the litter box comprehensively every one to two months and thoroughly clean the litter box to keep the environment clean!