Best Kitty Litter! Easy Cheap Oder Free, All Natural Wood Pellets, Litter Box System! No More Clay!

[@SamT26]

It's mind-numbing that the manufacturer engineers haven't come up with a practical design for the pine pellets, which gives ample space between the sifter pan and the solid one.

[@MegInWhispers]

agreed. i also wish they offered stainless steel options to be more sustainable and retain less odor and bacteria

[@joynjrny]

It’s not about making it inexpensive and practical it’s about securing a revolving income.

[@janettecarrell]

Isn’t that the true!! Tidy Cat has dropped the ball on their system!!

[@tinagalzote4677]

Wow that awesome idea. Right now I have 13 cats (4 adults and 9 kittens ❤️)

[@ELRenaud]

wow - we think alike. I have a breeze system and a large sifter litter pan like yours. I was thinking about using a tote under it for the sawdust and cutting a hole in the tote lid. I now see it should work for me and my 4 kitties. Mine go out during the day, but at night they use the litter pan. Can't wait to get my tote cut and started. thanks

[@diyhandyandy9999]

that sounds like a good idea! if you end up doing it please post the video link here for me :)

[@cheritorres3815]

Can you please show the size and brand of the tote, the make of the cat sifting tray (Arm and Hammer??) and the dimensions of the hole that you cut in the top of the tote.

[@vickiroudonis4498]

instead of the dog pee pads, check into incontinence pads for humans. They come in a couple different sizes and are much less expensive than dog pee pads

[@gerribearden9290]

Like your box system

[@denisepinet9472]

You should put more pellets in the sifting pan. Cats like to dig and need a bit more to cover their business. Arm and hammer needs to make a pan a bit bigger because the pans that come with the sifter are not very big. It says large but don't look large.

[@mdf436]

My cats don’t want that much pine pellets in their box I find that they feel it uncomfortable to step on so I pile the pellets to half the box and leave the other half floor open for them to pee directly through the grate and the will poop ok the pellets. I’ve tried it many ways and I find they take the least amount of time to use it when I put the pellets this way. They used to take a long time to relieve themselves when I used to fill it up w pellets. I have tried changing them back to regular litter and they don’t use the clumping litter when I have it out so they definitely prefer the pellets.

[@diyhandyandy9999]

the pellets help block the smell

[@diyhandyandy9999]

I found the best is just to add enough to cover the holes. because if you pit too much pellets in they might soak up and turn more then need pellets to saw dust. I generally do it just so its enough I don't see any holes. its been almost 1 year and I am still on the same bag of wood pellets

[@barbaracarroll9304]

I just put a little baking soda in the litter box bottom, add few inches of the pellets into the litter box. Scoop cat poo out a couple times a day. When I want to clean and put fresh pellets in I put the used pellets in my flower garden to keep the weeds down. Easy peasy.

[@DK-pl8xd]

@@barbaracarroll9304 I put the shavings in my flower beds too, they work great at holding back the weeds. 😀

[@WeezieV]

I rescued a stray Norwegian forest cat I believe, that developed diabetes. He eats the Purina pro plan veterinary DM (canned.) The paté version. He doesn't need insulin anymore. He was so bad, he was having seizures and couldn't even walk. The vet gave him an antibiotic injection because he had some blood in his urine (microscopic) and he never had another seizure. He has been playing and healthy for almost a year now. Anyone with a diabetic cat, do not give up on them. The vet thought he should be put to sleep soon. It was really bad, but I knew all we had to do was figure out what was needing to be regulated and he could be better. It's not like cancer that gets worse. It just needed figuring out. ❤ Best wishes for your cat.

[@jeanettehayes687]

Great idea I think that is terrific I don’t have a cat but I’m thinking of getting one and I’ve sucked looked at so many litter box ideas I love yours I’m going to try it thank you

[@andrewdavisca]

awesome video... I forwarded your video to my daughter for her cats!... Thank you

[@janiefox3458]

I just switched to pellets and sifter - but I like your idea of the plastic tote -- that is better than my idea of putting it in an XXL litter box - One of my 2 cats have become rather "fluffy" (fat) in her old age and this will be more stable. Thanks for the idea. Sharing with a friend if you don't mind.

[@catmimi6249]

I will definitely try this litter. Thank you for sharing

[@janetderwinski140]

What I did was use their wet food cans for my lift, of course i cleanned the cans from the food before I used them. That way when I folded up my diaper the dirty cans stayed in with dust and threw it all out . Each time using new cans when putting in a new diaper .

[@JuzAmazn]

Very creative love

[@tmlovesJesus]

VERY VERY CLEAVER! Thank you!

[@cheryldaniels8801]

Very creative cat litter set-up!! Well done! Tractor Supply sells kiln dried 40 pound bags of horse pine pellets for $6.00. Pine is toxic to cats so make sure your pellets are klin dried. I wanted to know where did you get the bottom large plastic box!!!!

[@anniefeng3795]

Wow. Ok you’re a genius

[@anniefeng3795]

I use a breeze litterbox with a slightly larger box on the bottom. So very similar concept

[@PhilipDodd-i6n]

Excellent ! Thank you.

[@MomAsol]

Thanks for helping great idea

[@alisonblackburn3758]

This looks like a nice solution. Would be nice to see video of what you had to do to the Tupperware lid in order to place the sifter and have the sawdust fall through. I am assuming the Tupperware does not come with a hole in the lid. ;-)

[@NYCisland]

He says what he did at 2:12 min into the video. Trace the bottom of the top box onto the tote lid and cut.

[@katana229]

Did you cut a hole on the lid where the litter box sits

[@99jml]

Do you remember what size rubbermaid that one is? I have the same lifting litterbox, and that size looks perfect. Thank you!

[@99jml]

And is it Rubbermaid brand?

[@BajanBoo]

Seems like a great idea but I’m wondering when the cat pooh and uses the paws to cover the pooh with the pellets, if it will stop the odour or prevent pooh on cat paws

[@ProtektYourCar]

I see videos of using the puppy pad for this and I'm wondering why not put the bottom tray inside a trash bag? The trash bag becomes a liner and when ready you just take the bottom pan out of the trash bag which will be holding all the saw dust. Boom. Done. Do you really need a puppy pad?

[@diyhandyandy9999]

Yes, I do suppose a trash bag could also work for this, possibly a clear recycling bag, this way you can drop it into the green bin after. a really great suggestion! the only thing would be would you still need the pee pad to help soak up or would the sawdust be enough. another set it and forget it style would be line with the clear bag and then just place a pee pad in. but now no need to tape to the sides

[@jesslong75]

i find that sometimes the cats clear an area out and the pee just goes straight down not touching any pellets, so that urine would sit there at the bottom tray smelling until sawdust later on got put on top. The pads do help retain the odor as to not waft in the house.

[@123a-o5d]

@@diyhandyandy9999 you could use newspaper in the bottom of the trash bag instead of the puppy pad. Puppy pads aren't biodegrable as far as I know.

[@ladyreepatton6342]

Thanks 👍🏾

[@Shisimocha3]

I would like to know how you transitioned your cat over to using 100% wood pellets. I just recently found out about this cost-effective litter idea, but my cats won't go into the box with only pellets, so I have another box (non-sifting) that I mix pellets with clumping litter to get them used to it gradually, and adding more pellets every day until it's all pellets. I'm not using a sifting pan yet because the clay litter will fall through along with the sawdust. How did you do it? I would love to hear it. Thanks!

[@diyhandyandy9999]

I was actually pretty lucky! the transition was very fast, I just switched it and place it in the same spot his litter is normally at, then just picked him up and placed him in his litter box for him to know that this new box is okay for him, and he picked it up right away. Also note that my cat was in the process of getting diagnosed as diabetic so he was visiting his box often, so I also think he noticed he wasn't getting as dirty as he did before when using the traditional litter

[@Shisimocha3]

@@diyhandyandy9999 As of today, they are about 90% transitioned now. I bought a Vaness sifting box, but unfortunately the sifting pan holes are too big and the pellets fall right through. But there are 2 other pans. So I will drill holes in one of them and use that to sift. I will copy your idea for the other litter box I have, but I will also have to drill holes in the bottom of that one. Thanks for replying. I hope your kitty is coping alright.

[@VickieP-kh8ze]

Need to use more pine pellets in your litter box.

[@tuhanaeshelman61]

Do you think something like this would work with a self-cleaning litter box. I have a Pet Safe litter box and I want to do something like this, so the solid waste and pee falls through.

[@Mirya_Reviews]

Are these pellets kiln heated/dried?

[@davidwayne9982]

I'm just going to empty mine into another sealed container to use for COMPOSTING mulch.. and lightly spray the box with a mix of vinegar and water-- let it dry and wash it again with plain water.. and that kills all germs SAFELY and naturally.

[@ileanasantana283]

Thanks for the video. I'm just wondering what did you do to the tupperware lid where you place the sifter box on so that the sawdust falls? Did you open a whole?

[@diyhandyandy9999]

Thank you for your comment. the top portion is made from a Arm and Hammer Band sifting litter box that I bought off Amazon, so the sifting holes / slats are already installed. also they were not larger then the wood pellets I was using so I didn't have to worry about losing any wood pellets while push the pellets and dust around the tray.

[@lester9244]

@@diyhandyandy9999 Sorry for my ignorance, reiterating the question of Ileana Santana, how does the sawdust fall into the Rubbermaid container? I also have the Arm and Hammer but the sawdust falls into another bin also from Arm and Hammer. Or maybe you just did not show it in your video that you just transfer the sawdust from the original bin of Arm and Hammer into the Rubbermaid plastic?

[@diyhandyandy9999]

@@lester9244 So in my main unit I don't use the solid bin, I only use the bin with the slots. the only time I use the solid bin it to place the main unit on top of so its not resting on the floor while I am changing out the pad

[@jesslong75]

@@diyhandyandy9999 it looks like he cut a whole in the lid to the rubbermaid bin and attached the sifter tray to the top of the lid with maybe hot glue

[@cathiestuart3790]

@@jesslong75 thats the part that confused me, wished he would had explained and showed that part.

[@bluecow478]

Thank you for this video, definitely strongly considering this system for my cat! How often do you change the bottom compartment? Also where can I get the same box from?

[@diyhandyandy9999]

Thank you for your comment, you are able to purchase a whole package from Tidy Cats Cat Litter, Breeze, Litter Box Kit System, 1 Kit. but I decided to make my own mainly for the size and duration between changes. I used the Arm & Hammer 42036 Large Sifting Litter Pan in this video then purchased a rubber made tote container from Walmart and just carved the opening the maintain a head gap space between the bottom of the litter and the pad. just with my one cat I am expecting that since switching to the litter system that bad in the video of wood pellets should last me close to a year. the dog pads cost about $1-2 and I change the bottom ever 2-3 weeks. fold in the four corner and lift the whole pad into the green bin then reline. no mess. hope this help

[@diyhandyandy9999]

It depends on the time of year. I noticed in the summer months my cat is a indoor outdoor cat so there isn't much use. but normally 1 per month. the Puppy pad makes for a very fast clean up as I just grab 4 corners and lift it all out and straight into our green been. depending on the size bag of pellets you buy this system might only cost you about $40 per year 2 bags on the wood pellets @$10 each and 2 bags of the Pee Pads

[@dalecorne-new-mtv]

Meijer has the Sterilite 32 Quart Latching Box which looks like it'll work great, for just 10.99

[@catherineblair550]

That brand of pellets are not available every where but just use regular horse pine pellets sold at farm and feed stores. Is that a Roughneck ten gal?

[@LillyR539]

You could use a garbage bag a tall one .

[@VCBetty2010]

Por favor qual o link para comprar os pellets?

[@justmejo9008]

Thanks for sharing this 🙏🏼 did your pet take to the change easily?

[@ex0550]

What size bin do you use?

[@diyhandyandy9999]

I just bought a container that would be slightly bigger then my letterbox. remember you don't want it too big because you want the pee pad underneath to run up the sides, so then when its time to clean you don't have any spill out. I used a extra large dog pee pad

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

Hi How is your Kitty doing? I hope fine! How are you ?

[@valerierodriquez304]

Is pine good for cats?

[@diyhandyandy9999]

I haven't had any issues with the pine. my cat is doing well with no allergies and like the new style of litter. it nice too because he doesn't track any litter / pellets away from his litter box anymore

[@davidwayne9982]

I LIKE that--- GREAT idea... I'm doing that TODAY.... THANKS... I have 3 and the little shits DEMAND that I change their present box BEFORE - AND AFTER every single use-- which keeps me in there breathing litter dust all day.!! ha. AND- I can COMPOST the sawdust for my roses which will help there for later!!!! YOU ARE using the KILN DRIED pellets-- right? So the pine or other oils don't get TOXIC to your cats?? PINE is very toxic to cats-- but if it's KILN DRIED- it's SAFE--- and the 40 pound bag here is $6.... and good for about 2 months for my 3 cats.. better than the previous $15 for a jug of the clay CRAP that I was breathing the dust from (and cats too) every day- and I have breathing issues anyway!!.

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

Hello, How are You and your Kitty I hope fine.

[@diyhandyandy9999]

My cat has been enjoying his new litter box, I especially have been enjoying the cost saving since this new system cost about $20 per year:). let me know if you have switched to this litter system

[@sparhawkable]

My cat absolutely refuses to use the pellets! I’ve tried mixing, dividing, etc. She’s old and set in her ways. I wish she would as it is inexpensive as well as earth friendly.

[@rachelariel8]

Wet some of the pine pellets with water and turn into sawdust and pour a layer on top of the solid ones so it feels like regular litter and then add less and less sawdust over time.

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

Hi,How is your Cat ?

[@diyhandyandy9999]

My cat is dong much better, He was on Lantus 100 and was able to to go back into remission with some carful monitoring, adjustments, a strict change to his diet and food. This month marks one year insulin free!!!

[@kmerrihew]

I've read a lot on line from different places that pine is great ~as long as it's been treated especially for a cats used, where they treat it by burning off the toxic oils. I read that we should not use pine made for horse bedding or for wood burners, because they aren't treated and can cause our cats liver damage from the oils inn the wood that are toxic specifically to cats. I had already bought a large bag from Traitor Supply Company. Now that I know, I'm giving these pellets to a friend who has a horse. Liver damage is too final. I hope you'll pass this along on other comment spaces like this one. Here's to a healthy kitty!

[@anzaal]

Ah, um, ah, um, ah etc.

[@willa435]

its not really that cheap,its cost 1dollar per kg..i git scammed😅