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According to the ASPCA, there are more than 85 million pet cats in America. If one (or more) of them is yours, you may have noticed one aspect of cat companionship that’s less than delightful: the litter box. Fortunately for cats and their humans, following a few steps can help keep the odor down and the litter box use up.
What You Need To Know
To help keep your home from smelling like cat litter, you need to have the right number of litter boxes and deal with them promptly and properly.
• Veterinarians recommend you have at least one more litter box than you have cats: two boxes for one cat, three for two and so on. That will make sure your cat always has a place to go.
• When adding the litter, don’t overfill. Most cats prefer two inches of litter or less. Too deep, and your cat may not like his or her footing and opt to go elsewhere.
• If your cat does miss the litter box, don’t panic. If it’s a one time thing, treat the affected area with water, vinegar and mild soap and blot dry. If it happens a lot, consider moving your litter box, retraining your cat or visiting the vet to make sure it’s not a medical issue.
• Be diligent about cleaning the litter daily. One thing that makes that a lot easier is a Litter Genie Pail with its unique air-tight design and a seven-layer refill bag with odor barrier technology that locks away bad smells and germs. It holds up to two weeks of cat litter for one cat, so you can avoid constant trips to the trash.
— PRNewswire
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