Cat Litter Everywhere? How to Stop Litter Tracking & Scatter

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

What do you think about Lisa's question at the end of the video? Do you have any ideas? Drop them in the comments! Try tuft + paw's low-tracking litter: www.tuftandpaw.com/products/really-great-cat-litter

[@whiteknightcat]

I've mentioned our Ben White doing the paw scooping before. He didn't seem to have a pattern - sometimes he did, sometimes he didn't. Also, regarding the little mats, those iPrimio ones you featured before are working out great. They're actually not that hard to clean up - just carefully lift and then dump in the litterbox you happen to be cleaning out or dump outside. I just hosed one off earlier this afternoon - a nozzle on the garden hose makes the job easier, then just drape over a fence to dry. Of course, if you're up north and under a foot of snow, that might prove a little problematic.

[@Mark-rd1it]

I put my honey comb mat litter catcher in the washing machine. First I shake it before putting it in the machine.

[@00101001000000110011]

my cat is a stray i brought in when he was around 3-5yo. he also drank by paw a lot at first. i was baffled by this behaviour and decided to do all in my power to try and ascertain why. i have some conclusions that i think might be universal and much more likely than those you mentioned in the vid. - let's start off with ***how i stopped it, i got him a water fountain***. he very rarely if ever uses his paw on the water fountain. - so now let's go back to the beginning: so my immediate hypotheses was whisker fatigue. i got him a larger bowl, or rather, a camping metal plate. not a lot of depth, so not a lot of water volume to hold, but impossible to bother his whiskers since it's so flat and so open. (i tried a few bowls before this, but ima skip irrelevant details). might be placebo might not, but it felt to me he was happier with the plate than bowls, tho he still used his paw a lot. - when he 1st got into my home and i put a bowl of water for him, he didnt seem to want to drink, but given how many hours it had been since i encountered him on the street and how much he had eaten, he had to be thirsty. he reacted immediately to the water sound due pouring it to the bowl from the bottle. smelled it, but did not drink. frustrated with his out of character koiness or dumbness (and he is very much neither), **i pressed the matter by using my finger to splash the water a bit while i already had his attention, and then giving my finger to him to smell and lick**. this did the trick. he felt the water on his nose and was interested in drinking. i was happy, he was happy, however... - **if i used my finger to make water noise to him after refreshing his water, he would mostly just drink.** if left alone to his devices or i didnt use my finger upon pouring, he would use his paw. not an exact science as it seemed to be somewhat subject to whim, but it was 8-9 times out of 10. and didnt matter if he was being observed or alone. -so, last hints to explain his behaviour: this mf was picked up near a marina. this means large body of fresh water easily accesible, but the grease and trash on it tends to accumulate in the places that would be accessible to a cat. water puddles there also were often persistent half of the year. etc. in short, lots of bodies of water, of all sizes, including bowls of water ppl left for stray cats. but the water sometimes being still, sometimes not, regardless, often of bad quality. and clearly too, one could easily smell it off of a finger tip if one was blind or didnt have human intelligence. - *(TLDR) conclusion:** i suspect most readers already get it by this point, for those jumping here then.. my cat will actively test the water by drinking out of his paw before properly drinking. this, i know for sure. after i had strong suspicions i also did some testing. after he is very sure of the water quality, he then drinks properly if he is thirsty. if he isnt very thirsty and is more akin to a human eating some chips and getting a dry mouth, he will stick to paw drinking (in absence of a water fountain) - there is quite a strong healthy body of evidence that claims cats favour running water, for obvious reasons. simple evolutionary learning behaviour very prone to boosting survival. so my theory is not just backed my my sample size of 1 cat and experience (i since tested this on a couple friend's cats and so far the observations are sustained), it makes since given what we know about cats. but wait, there's more... - this mf... i kid you not, he will paw drink and paw his dry food entirely at his whims. it seems sometimes the dry food is just a bit too dry or something?! maybe he was fed up with the flavour being too repeated. or, get this, if he didn't eat his dose and i happen to not give him a fresh dose, it might be easier for him to force himself to down the remaining with some water. it's almost like watching a human child that's like 5yo try to work around adult food impositions. he is both smart and creative. - PS: my main reason to get him the water fountain was that by catching litter in his paw and paw drinking, he was constantly dirtying his water with litter. and he didnt seem to like the flavour of it too, as he knows and does ask to refresh the water, and before so is done, he will also avoid drinking as much as it is comfortable - which is way above what is healthy for a cat. so 2 birds with 1 stone, and oddly enough, the viewer question related to the vid's topic imho lmao...

[@ms.carlaskidsclub2963]

Lisa’s question. The cat most likely does not like the bowl she should try different water bowls, wide glass bowls, ceramic also I’ve learned a lot of cats do not like plastic bowls. The cat is still thirsty so where there’s a will there’s a way. Also, I believe he’s looking around to see if his mommy notices so that she can change the bowl.

[@faeriesandrainbows]

One of our cats will play in the water (or drink off his paw) out of boredom, if he's given the chance. We have a CatIt flower water fountain. When we first started using it, we didn't put the top piece in that makes the water stream, so it was bubbling out of the middle. Our cat thought that was fun to play with. Once we put that top piece in, he didn't have access to that bubbling water and lost interest in playing. Maybe Lisa's cat is drinking this way in the water in the mornings because he got bored overnight while his human was sleeping.

[@CurtisCT]

After YEARS and YEARS of looking for a good solution to scattered litter, I finally gave up and got myself a robot vacuum cleaner. This is BY FAR the best solution to the kitty litter problem! I run the robot cleaner at least twice a day, once at 6 just before I get up in the morning (no crunching of cat litter under my feet when I go to the bathroom) and again at 6pm just before I get home from work. I also run it after the kitties use the toilet just to clean up any kitty litter they tracked around the box. Trust me, this is the BEST decision I've ever made! I was SO SHOCKED at the amount of dirt and cat hair the robot cleaner picks up, which means all these years I've been living in filth without ever knowing it. My robot cleaner also has a mopping function, so now all my floors are so clean and hair and litter-free that I wouldn't hesitate to eat off them. Trust me, get yourselves a robot vacuum cleaner - it'll save tons of work and your floors and carpet will be FINALLY clean!

[@relaxcalmly1742]

What brand and model?

[@catbb1000]

I just bought myself the shark a.i. 2 in 1 can't wait for it to get here. 2 kittens, boy are they messy. I use America's best cat litter. So at least it will be sucking up corn instead of clay.😊

[@CurtisCT]

@@relaxcalmly1742 Could anyone tell me why my posts keep disappearing? I've been trying to answer you for days now but each time my posts disappear within a few seconds. VERY frustrating KZbin!!!

[@rinaticson390]

​@@catbb1000I have that one ,but it's not allowed in the room the cat boxes are in. I have mats under the boxes and vacuum them myself

[@jennisvivanco7297]

I just bought it yesterday lol too

[@tallibethau7713]

Onto my second month as a cat mom. Started with dust-free bentonite as I thought the texture was closest to outdoor sand. My cat used to be a stray, so I was afraid that he wouldn't know it was his toilet if I used anything else. Now I'm using tofu litter and I'm glad that Latte has transitioned perfectly into using it. I have to say, the change was instant! As soon as I started using tofu, my floor is not dusty anymore. Bottom of my feet is grey no more and I don't have to wash it 100 times a day. Tracking has also become next to none. Previously, even with the anti-tracking pads, bentonite got everywhere as it's round and rolls around easily, often even to unexpected far corners. Now, the few tofu pellets that got out were all trapped in the pad. Had to sweep the area around the litter box multiple times a day. Ever since I switched to tofu, it's been several days that I didn't even touch the broom and dustpan. Tofu litter is definitely a game-changer for me. Thinking of trying pine pellets in the future too.

[@suebower3967]

I never have heard about tofu kitty litter before. Do I have to order it on line. My cat is 9 years, old. I use Slide kitty litter now and it makes a lot of dust. Any ideas how to transition her. She also was born with her left-front paw curled up. She doesn’t know she is handicapped and can get around like any other cat. It’s funny, though, that she moves her curled up paw as if she is digging in the kitty litter as if it is covering it up! 😃

[@akaJaneDoe]

A cat shelter manager once told me that they only use a corn or soy based litter because all litter gets stuck on paws and fur and as cats clean themselves they ingest the litter, which can cause intestinal blockage in some cats if the litter is clay based. I immediately switched to “World’s Best Cat Litter“ which is a corn based product that creates loose clumps which are easily scoopable in a litter box. I have used it for a couple of years now. Something else I like is that it tends to stay in the box better than clay and there’s no dust or residue to deal with.

[@GalletaGatita]

I'm not sure of the brand name, but I use a corn based litter for my cat. What a difference! Previously, I was using wood litter. It was all over the place. So glad I made the switch.

[@gingersnap9585]

Hi! A vet here, the world’s best cat litter is fine but you need to make sure to clean and dry the litter box regularly. Corn can be contaminated with a mold that produces toxins which can lead to neurologic and cardiac issues. The issue is a litter box is a moist environment and there have been many cases of cats becoming ill and dying being tied to this specific litter.

[@bettyboop1524]

@@gingersnap9585 And the bugs during the heat of summer. I stopped using WBCL because of that plus my cats paws were always covered in yellow dust.

[@TTmeowamine]

After seeing Mallory's other content on litter, I decided to do some testing since even 100% dust free clay was a mess and was reducing air quality (I thought I was allergic to my longhair, turned out it was just the litter). I was looking for something cheap and easy to maintain. I tried various types of litters, giving the current best option in one box and a new "test" litter in another for several weeks. Eventually found the combination of disposable cardboard litter pans, lined with kitchen garbage bags, and placed in larger plasic bins all on the honeycomb mats worked really well. Kicked litter and occasional over-the-edge accidents just end up in the platic box and are easy too clean. Every other week I replace litter in one of the two boxes. Often this just means pulling the garbage bag and lining with a new one. If its a mess, then I just dispose of the whole cardboard box. Kitty and I both like World's Finest Tracking or Multicat (unscented): Clumps well, corn-based, inexpensive; satisfactory on odor. Some arm & hammer deodorizer can help in the second week. Thanks Mallory, you inspired me to find a much better solution.

[@floppy7292]

High edges on the litter box is a must what ever you use as cat litter 🙂

[@rockets4kids]

This. The best litter box I've ever found is a cheap jumbo-sized plastic storage box with a cut-out in one of the sides for access.

[@brooksrownd2275]

All of our litter scatter comes from cats exploding out of the box. KABOOM SHAZOOOOM!!! Even the bully cat does the kaboom-zoom exit.

[@00101001000000110011]

can relate with this cat owner issue.

[@_papad8434]

I also have cats that do KABOOM SHAZOOOM exits from the litter box. I think it is more common in multiple cat/pet households where other pets may be observing or just nearby waiting their turn...🙂

[@thelastnic]

My youngest, Copper, is tricky when drinking in that she would not drink enough. The vet said she may have been startled, attacked when a stray kitten. I bought a water fountain, moved it to a more open area and no problems anymore. Its where the kitchen meets the living. Also, its higher up than a bowl so she is not bowing her head. I have read you need a bowl that will not cramp their whiskers. The pet water fountain solved my issues.

[@noizeemama3697]

I keep a shop vac by the litter box. Mine uses a bag so it is perfect for cat litter and definitely won't void the warranty. They were meant for industrial use.

[@gunshotrose]

WOW I never thought vacuuming cat litter would void the warranty! I'd figure vacuuming liquids or something would void it, not everyday waste. It is very realistic to assume this

[@lyndi9082]

My little cat of 16 yrs recently started drinking water from the bowl on occasion but has been a constant paw drinker for most of her years, and still is! She would also drink from the side that gave her the best view in case any other of my other cats wanted a drink, she could bat them away until she was finished. She weighs just over 5lbs, and actually came out of the woods to eat. Then one day, she brought her kitten... kittens having kittens... all four cats found in the woods got fixed, and needless to say adopted! None of them had any interest in the woods and became happy house cats...our happy ending ♥😺😺😺😺

[@Alicenwndrlnd]

well I thought I will share my tips as an owner of cats for over 20 years..I used to use clumping litter thinking it was the best since that is what we used in my mothers house.. but when i moved out to live alone and eventually married and had kids I couldn't stand the dusty paw prints everywhere (especially on our dark and black furniture) the clumpy clay cat littler is absolutely the worse since it sticks to their fur, even the "dust free" options I still found dust from the littler around the house and the box SO...my solution was actually get wood pellet litter. It is a little more work to clean it out (i won't specify here) but it is cheaper, and since the pellets are so large the don't stick to their feet and they don't track it around everywhere..as for "dust" usually it's not so dusty unless you didn't clean it for a while and the dust is more like , saw dust rather then thin fine dust...so I find it much easier to clean, I don't use a mat underneath I just keep a small broom and swipe around it whenever they dig and throw some of the pellets out. overall since I changed to this type of litter my house is SO much cleaner and much less dusty, when I'm on top of swiping the "fly away" pellets I absolutely do not find it around the house, and I don't have dusty pawprints on my furniture anymore. PLUS it's better for the cats since it won't stick to their feet makes sure they won't eat or ingest it when cleaning themselves! for me it was 100% worth the transition.

[@susanmcdonald-timms3202]

How many times? Im sitting on the bus and look down-and theres cat litter all over the side of my skirt. I’m digging in my handbag for my purse, and out comes the purse, -and a bunch of cat litter. (I try to not let the cashier see it). And I’m on the bus again, and i have to go find toilets- because there’s a stone in my shoe digging into my toe-which turns out to be litter- but IN my actual tights. I have to take them off to get it out. I don’t know how she does it. It pisses me off. But i also always get a little rush of endorphins along with the annoyance in every single instance that i discover it whilst I’m out and about in the cruel city. Because it makes me think of her-and shes so magnificent.

[@TheBestTamara]

None of my cats have ever dipped their paw into their water dish and then lick the water off their paw. How adorable! But I love your reasoning. That is so interesting. My huge tuxedo Armani used to go up to the water dish and then scratch outside it on either side. It was so damn cute. And then he would drink. I always figured this was a trait from out in the wild when they were either cleaning off their claws from a recent kill or digging around the water in the ground trying to get more water up at the top. Love your channel thank you

[@ginaweith9475]

Whisker stress might be why the cat uses his paw. Make sure the fountain or bowl is wider than the span of the cat’s whiskers. Whiskers are very sensitive and pressing them on the sides of a bowl might be an issue. I also had a cat who ate with his paws. He lived on the streets for a while and I think the paw was used to get things out of the garbage or to retrieve some morsel from a narrow space. He would sometimes take a -awful of kibble, bring to his mouth and eat out of ‘hand’. This guy was so good, he could retrieve a tuna can from the garbage with that paw without any noise. He could pull it straight out so no one could heat him. 😺

[@leafjelly4615]

my cat started pawing her water after i got her a water fountain. I noticed she did it only after she saw me poke the water surface! I was trying to show her it's water, but since then she kept doing it. It seems like its fun for her, because she never did it before in her regular water bowls.

[@davestelling]

Ahh, yes - that crunching under feet... don't forget in your slippers, too! Small price to pay for this rich blessing & privilege of caring for my Tabby brothers, "The Boys." Thanks, Mallory...

[@nancyp6550]

I used to use clear or translucent totes as top entry litter boxes. Once they were showing their age, I took the top off and cut out one end for easier use. My girl kitty, Laris, does the paw in the water thing before she drinks. Maybe she is gauging the level before she drinks, but then she seems to prefer drinking from a coffee cup after checking out my morning coffee one day. I got her a cup of "coffee" (cold water). My boy, Shaylan, is the same way after watching Laris.

[@_papad8434]

During the last 28 years of multiple cat ownership, I have seen more than one of my cats put their paw in the water, but not to scoop and drink. I currently have one that puts his paws in the water so much so that I have to change his water bowl more often. It's because most cats prefer moving water to still water. In between water bowl changes, cat water bowls are gonna get cat hair laying on the surface. Cats are sometimes sloppy eaters and will drop bits of food in the water, etc etc. Cats aren't dumb. They like fresh, clean, moving water. That's why cat fountains are so popular. And if you happen to have a leaky faucet in your house, and your cat likes to drink from it, that's why.

[@vabu8907]

On the licking of water with the paw: Our Lucy does this every time she drinks. She was 6 months old when we adopted her (together with male cat of the same age) in March of this year and she did this from the beginning. She is sometimes cautious but in general a very outgoing and loving cat. She was bottle-fed and is very attached to us and very much in love with my husband. We also adopted a young dog in June and she is the one that accepted him first. All of our 3 cats go outside during the day, allthough she prefers to stay home most of the time and then again, she brings most of the dead mice home. So, I would think she feels quite comfortable with everybody in the house and is just a lovely, lovely cat. When she drinks she starts with her paw and finishes by licking the water from the opposite rim of the bowl. She drinks from the big cat bowl and from the dog bowls in the living room and in the bedroom. Three ceramic bowls of different sizes. We just thought she's a bit extra with the paw licking but now I realize that she is also the only one who "buries" the food and especially her poos like there's no tomorrow, creating most of the scatter 🙂. The other two cats do not bury their poo and sometimes she buries it for them...

[@michellelynn190]

Omg. My lil guy cleans up after his sister too! You basically described him to a t. I dono if he was bottle fed. But he also has drank with his paw since got him, and makes the biggest mess hidding everything in the litter. And he is extra loving. But also extra bad haha. He has a white T on his back and the spca named him Twix and i joked they should have named him Trouble 😂. I love him though 🥰

[@gvg52]

The litter we use is made with pea husks (looks the same as Tofu litter). An artificial turf mat catches most of it. I highly recommend this type of mat - it works better than anything else I've tried. My cat also sometimes "drinks with his paw". I think he does it just for fun.

[@kalliemj]

My cats like the top entry litter box but I got this litter box for them when they were really young so it’s pretty much all they have had. I switched the this box because we moved and the person who owned the home was concerned with spray so I had to accommodate their request and thankfully the cats had no problem getting in there. They use the top to jump onto the windowsill so they it is a multi tool for them. They usually stick their head in the opening so if they did have to look for an attacker they could easily see out. The cats have never tried to attack one another in the box so I think in general it feels like a safer area for them. My cats were also a bonded pair so that does help. When my cat had a cone on, I just removed the lid and it worked just fine. All we really cared about was the high sides. Litter will get out of the box no matter what but it is less than I had before.

[@CarsandCats]

I understand a cat's reluctance to use a covered litter box because they cannot observe their surroundings and watch for predators. It's the same reason I poop with the bathroom door open and the fan off. I need to see and hear incase a predator approaches.

[@OneLove92626]

I was just going to look this up and your video popped up lol. I’ve bought a mat and a little broom to pick everything up

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Love that!

[@Wildewhitley]

Went to plain wood pellets a year & half ago! It's amazing 👏 no dust, no smell, no tracking, it's not heavy & have spent a total of $33.00 USD on litter since the switch! Highly recommend plain ol' wood pellets.

[@krisniznik3953]

You must get them at a hardware store like I do. Stove pellets are the same thing at less than half the price!

[@taisiakat]

Our Jesse loves to lay down and do the paw drink and he does it as well with his food. We noticed that he does this when he just wants to watch what's going on, and not really just drink and leave. We have their food and water in the kitchen If I am cooking, he comes in, lays down and reaches out, to get a drink, or a nibble. We make the joke that he's lounging out like a rich dude being pampered. He shows no sign of anxiety, or nervousness, just nibbles and drinks but hangs out. He does eat normally when he just wants to eat or drink like normal.

[@Opaquit]

3:28 Yes! A cardboard box with open top and a small side entrance works really great!

[@loiscassels8966]

According to Jackson Galaxy, some cats may suffer from something called “whisker fatigue/stress/trauma”. They do not like their whiskers to touch the sides of their bowl when eating or drinking. A shallower, flatter type bowl may be increase comfort when drinking and reduce paw-licking. ❤️🇨🇦

[@JulieKneath]

I once had a cat who used a glass of water to wash herself. It was amazing to watch her fastidiously dip her paw into the glass and thoroughly wash her face, ears, etc. I think she did it because she had very long fur and it was easier than creating enough saliva to get the job done. She also used to drink (sometimes) using her paw in the same way.

[@SledDog5678]

Dipper of water via paws. Some kitties just enjoy that. I have one, very animated kitty that does this as his mood suits him. We have all size, style of water bowls as well as automatic fountains. Just a preference; kitty individuality.

[@ronvalley1973]

Excellent video and if I bought a vacuum cleaner and the warranty said don't vacuum cat litter I'd return it and call the company and say hey what the heck is a vacuum for? I use a shop vac.

[@Koronin]

What is it with litter where the smallest speck of it feels like you stepped on a rock? 😊

[@colleenmonfross4283]

I have had many cats over the years, including those who dip their paw into the water and lick it off. I have observed that there are many different techniques cats use to drink, and in my opinion, it simply comes down to their personal style. I offer several different options for drinking and no matter what the option is, the technique does not vary. I really don't think this is something a Behaviorist is needed for.

[@00101001000000110011]

i couldn't disagree more with your last sentence. i find this fascinating. my hypotheses is, that when kitties grow up they learn some survival strategies with their mother or siblings, possibly even after, and it becomes their preferences. i think there is for sure more at play than simply survival adaptations, like just individual preference regarding flavours and such. but i bet a proper scientific study with a good enough sample size and controlled environments would be incredibly enlightening. especially if they take the cat's intelligence into account as well. cats mostly decide what to eat by smell, and they are heavily conditioned by what they ate as kittens within a certain week span. water, might have similar characteristics. it's just fascinating how quirky and adept these lovely fluffy agents of death can be.

[@colleenmonfross4283]

@@00101001000000110011 I raised all of the cats that exhibited that behavior so I had both their parents as well, the parents did not exhibit that behavior so did not teach it. Moreover, in what manner a cat drinks water is not a "survival strategy" and your comparison between flavor preferences and survival strategy is not valid, in fact, your entire argument makes no sense at all but you are entitled to it so for that reason I will respect it, as well as your right to state it.

[@00101001000000110011]

@@colleenmonfross4283 it's an established proven fact that cats prefer running water to still water sources precisely as a survival strategy. you are free to research it online as it is easily accessible, as you are free to disagree with most of the scientific community as well. some people even disagree the earth is round too. whatever makes you happy.

[@NanaViveirosKimie]

Thank you so much!! This was really helpful!! (I have 3 cats and 1 litterbox, small apartment compared to yours)

[@BluePatriotWinner]

According to cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy there should be 4 litter boxes minimum for 3 cats.

[@6852660]

One of my cats used to do the paw dipping method for drinking water, but he has since stopped. He still definitely prefers to drink out of my cups vs. his water bowl though!

[@nunyabznz]

I checked out the pellet link. How many pounds come in a bag? How long does one bag last? They don't show any of that.

[@bearfog07]

My cat, Fog is a super senior at nearly 17. I wondered why she stopped using the litter box then I realized as cats get older, they seem to get more sensitive paws, so I changed to a soft wood litter called Catlux. She uses the litter but only for wees. She prefers the outside to do the other, I HAVE found a poop in the box but rarely. I get terrible tracking with it though, that's the only down side. I DO use a covered litter box but it doesn't have a door on it so she can sit facing out. Maybe she may prefer it without the lid? Suggestions? Thanks x

[@stratcat4450]

Been a Tidy cat litter user for over 45 years. When i see people spending 2 or 3 times as much for a small container of litter i just scratch my head. I clean my boxes out a minimum of once a day an have no odor problems. I use chucks under thier boxes which catch most of the scatter an they last for weeks before they need to be replaced. Using a 30 lb bag of litter a week still makes for as large of of monthly expenditure that im willing to pay for something that ends up in the trash everyday. I monitor the amount of water my cats drink an am pleased. I have a large former feral bobtail cat that everytime he drinks he starts off accidentally sticking his nose into the dish! He is very agile but for some reason he still sticks his nose in the water before he gets down to business. He is VERY neat an meticulous in the litter box even tho hes a big big boy, his little 6 pound sister gets in there an throws the litter all over the place!

[@kimberlys5167]

What are chucks (under the litter box)?

[@stratcat4450]

@@kimberlys5167 potty pads like they put on someone's bed in the hospital or nursing home.

[@aliciacarmona5004]

Hi Cats …..My cat is 5 months old what litter should I buy I have been using Cedarific wood fiber litter since he was 2 and a half months old. When should I change his litter. I was told not to use clumping litter because he is a kitty and he might eat it

[@asky314]

Hi Mallory! Thank you for your always informative videos. I have a "piggyback" question connected to the viewer question about water consumption/bowls: is there a food/water bowl height that is better for cats at certain ages? My cat doesn't seem to mind the bowls I have for her, but I see 'raised' bowls advertised all the time and often wonder if I should consider getting raised bowls as my cat ages into the senior category (she's appt 6.5 yrs). What are your thoughts? Thx in advance!

[@SledDog5678]

Yes on the raised bowls. The better access to the fresh (daily) water the more they drink.

[@asky314]

@@SledDog5678 any particular recommendations? I know that some raised bowls can be ineffective because they are too deep (defeats the purpose of the raised bowls) or too narrow (for whisker sensitivity). Thanks!

[@shirleyrogers3145]

​@@asky314 I have a couple elevated bowls by Frisco and a couple from Disney. Both are available on Chewy. They allow all my cats to sit while eating rather than crouch. The bowls are fairly shallow so whisker stress is greatly reduced. Extra wide elevated bowls are also available (as opposed to wide bowls), but I don't usually get the extra wide as I think pets prefer their own dish. These bowls work well for either wet or dry food. They're dishwasher safe, if you're concerned.

[@asky314]

@@shirleyrogers3145 Thank you, Shirley!

[@shirleyrogers3145]

@@asky314 Petkit has some very quiet water fountains on sale just now. They're plastic in the shape of a cube. Single and multi cat use. Under $25 if I recall correctly. Fountains can be ridiculously expensive so I pick up a few when I find a good deal. I just plugged a couple in yesterday; so far, so good. The only downside is that fountains need a good cleaning a couple times each month. The filters on fountains become a repeat purchase, but I find that a religiously cleaned fountain ( and motor) doesn't really need a filter nor additive to the water.

[@ngalvez7034]

Can you do a review on the Jackson Galaxy litter?

[@socrates2706]

I use the EyeVac PRO Touchless Stationary Vacuum with a broom and it work great.

[@justmetryingtobeme]

I always assumed my cats used the "lick a paw" method for drinking water when the dish they were drinking from (or other environmental factors, such as lighting) made it harder to determine where the top of the water started. My cats don't do it frequently but certain water bowls seem to cause that behavior specifically.

[@leafjelly4615]

I wish my cats liked pellet style litter. One of my cats only lines fine soft litters, it was so hard to fine a low tracking non-clay litter. I would use the sustainably yours litter that's on the best clumping litter list, but it tracks like crazy! I don't really want to toss out all my current litter boxes to get high sided pans just to use a new type of litter... I ended up going with Okocat delicate paws litter. It still tracks but not as bad as Sustainably yours.

[@sailorbella]

can you use really great cat litter with the litter robot?

[@Wingedshadowwolf]

One of my cats drinks like that. We call it her "drinking paw" We thought she might have a hard time telling the water depth in the bowl. It's a stainless steel dog bowl. Now I'm trying to think if she only does that at certain times.

[@ratiuvictor9533]

My Cleo is a big scatters so every time sho poops she covers her poop in every grain of sand in the box so I realy need to use the back cover of the litter box. Otherwise after every use half the sand would be outside the litter every time she uses. I also put some vinil material under and round the litter to gatter her sand of her paws. It work realy great for me. I tend to the chippest litter sand I can find. I rather gave her more expensive food then expensive litter sand or palets

[@rubicamacho4306]

My cat is a scape artist, I don’t have the budget to buy expensive cat trackers, my two budget options are tile and airtag, which is better ?

[@hallaloth3112]

I wish I could teach our boys to jump out the side of the litterbox that is lower. . .and where the mat covers best. .. nope. . .they jump out the sides. One of them is a vigorous digger, the other paws constantly at the sides for whatever reason (and can't bury to save his life). High sides are a MUST. Larger box is a MUST as well, even though our 10lb lad seems to be swallowed whole by it, the 11.5lb lad seems much happier with a bigger box. He is capable of using smaller boxes, but why make him feel cramped?

[@zevoni]

Tofu litter works very well

[@ashersspicekitchen5965]

Litter mats didn’t work for me. She would just pee on the mat no matter how clean the litter/litter box was. She would go on the mat everyday. So I switched to pine wood pellets. Worked like a charm. No tracking whatsoever

[@audraelynnegrimmelhaussen8808]

I used Tofu cat litter but it's not so good with odour control. Hope this one works

[@wnhlwntk]

This is a different topic, but I don't know how else to reach you. I just adopted a 8 month old kitten from the humane society last week, and we have him in our upstairs bathroom with all he needs. He has access to our hallway (I have a tall gate) during the day. Today I opened a bedroom door for him to explore more. We're keeping him in that area until after Christmas for his safety, and wellbeing of our decorations downstairs. He is microchipped and will be an indoor kitty. Do we need to have him wear a collar? Thank you!

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Hi! I don't think your cat needs a collar when walking around the house! Cats generally prefer going collar-free, and it doesn't benefit you much, either. I would recommend letting him go naked!

[@wnhlwntk]

Thank you!

[@seithrderash]

I too have several cats who drink off their paw. Mostly when the decide to get the water from a vase, a glass or from the tap. Because of course water from the fountains and bols is to easy to get to lol.

[@michaellastone8313]

Is really great cat litter compatible with the litter robots?

[@Brokedown72]

Mine sticks her paw in the bowl before she drinks seemingly to take the water temperature. Maybe Lisa's cat drinks from the paw in the morning could be the water is the wrong temperature or not fresh because it sat there overnight?

[@lainguyen9217]

Do you have any tips for preventing cats/kittens from rating tofu litter? Thank you

[@YukisNation]

Ive been looking for a pellet litter thats cheaper than tofu litter but still doesnt track much. Tracking is my biggest no no for litter. I care a lot less about odor control and clumping ability. I care a LOT about tracking And a big NO to pine pellets. Once they are peed on they turn to powder and that powder tracks everywhere!

[@lesliecavas1984]

Help! My oldest COVID baby, Nala, is 3 yrs old, she has started within the last 6 months to go pooh about every 3rd one to do it on the floor around their boxes. When she does go in one of the boxes she tries but can never cover it up. Our other feline, Macee, does everything she is supposed to. My husband and I clean the boxes at least 2-3 times a day as needed. Please advise!!!

[@noizeemama3697]

Years ago when I had three old cats I started experiencing litter tracking. Had no problems prior with it. Next thing I knew it was in my bed and everywhere else. I thought it was due to my cats getting old. Got new cats and same thing was happening. I had not switched litter brand or style. They changed something so now it is awful. Tried new brands, same thing. Hated pellets and clay. Cats hated them too. Back to the normal litter and scatter throughout my house. I'm upset that you didn't have something new to try for this that would work for me. I was so hopeful. Still a good video.

[@kennyjones559]

Don't use vacuum cleaners to clean up litter because it will void the warranty? I've never heard that before. Would I not use the vacuum to clean up spilled rice grains or sugar? Same difference. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Answer to viewer question: my best friend's cat scoops up her FOOD with her front paw. I forget which one. I don’t know if she drinks the same way. My cat drinks water and eats food "normally."

[@Maddie-5]

My cat pee's in the corners of litter box almost always, the round ones available are so small. Almost impossible to dig the corners completely clean .l

[@genablack1652]

as far as the water question i highly recommend a cat fountain they prefer moving water

[@chellejack3480]

That's true, my cat's love their fountain, but I have had other cats who were terrified of it and they refused to drink out of it. I recommend the quietest fountain you can find and stainless steel.

[@nadynemotherofcatz]

My cat ysed to do that, until I switched to a water fountain. I think he was trying to get the water moving, as running water = clean water to them.

[@Phantomstories1831]

Pellets are awsome easier to clean litter box never changing

[@thesjkexperience]

How have I never heard of the litter mat before? Im using a towel. I like the low dust of the grass seed, but it tracks a lot and our new kitten loves to throw it around lol. They have fluffy bums, so I keep the litter deep and in huge boxes.

[@Era515]

I use that type of litter too. I found it would get embedded in the mesh style litter mats and very hard to remove. So I now use a silicone litter mat that has ridges. It's much easier to clean. I also place rubber tub mats behind the litter box to collect scattering litter that sprays over the box. Very easy to clean those.

[@gardenlove2782]

Our cat tosses large amounts of litter out when digging. Any solutions to that?

[@moward7270]

Pellet and/or paper litters don't clump, so u almost have to dump it all out and add fresh

[@localchumb]

Happy Thanksgiving to all my furwends here!! Ever since I switched to pine pellets, there's hardly ever anything noticeable on the floor. I bought a tiny little dustpan and brush combo for like two dollars to pick up anything that gets scattered. I never have to feel clay litter on my feet anymore :)

[@coffeelover4642]

Anyone use the paper pellets?

[@seradowning1925]

I put a Grassworx scraper door mat in front of the liter box and it traps the liter.

[@bongdan]

Very nice earrings!

[@meghanviola3037]

My senior cat does the paw dipping because of joint pain

[@CarsandCats]

I put a covered box with deep sides in the bathtub. Then I pull the curtain closed to where the cats can barely squeeze through. I still find litter in the hallway every day!

[@lauralomonaco5847]

All three of my cats drink water with the paw sporadically. I also think they use it to help get clumping litter off their nails too.

[@Vikface1978]

Not all cats like wood litter. I use 45 litre clear storage boxes and 10cm of fine clumping litter.

[@Maddie-5]

I do the same thing! 😊

[@SledDog5678]

I just buy the holiday, clearance-sale, outdoor cour mats. It has been ny far the best for our household.

[@AaronMT]

Any recommendations for what I can do when my cat just piles a corner in the box and misses the box 😢

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

My Cat has a Open litter box, unscented litter,

[@Vikface1978]

Every time I watch your videos I see litter that’s too low so clumps don’t form and stick to the bottom of the tray, I also see water bowls next to, or too near food. I cringe and feel sorry for those cats in the video. Cats prefer water well away from food and as far away from litter tray as is possible. Litter should be higher so clumps actually form.

[@AllAboutCatsYT]

Thank you for the advice; you're right.

[@przytulanka1979]

Not every cat is that spoiled. My 3 cats have water, and food and a litter box in one small room. They are community cats that are happy to have this room where they can eat and sleep, hide from rain or snow. They have good appetite. And even sleep close to the litter box.

[@Vikface1978]

@@przytulanka1979 Put yourself in your cats paws a moment…. Would you like to eat and drink in your bathroom?? I think not!

[@michellelynn190]

My cat DRINKS WATER OFF HIS PAW TOO!😅 He has done it since i got him at 3 months old. He drinks water like this 99% of the time, his biological sister doesn't, and he drinks from faucets, fountains, waterbowls, glasses (😂 not with permission), you name it. He's a funny dude.

[@michellelynn190]

My best guess for your lil guy is he wants to check the temp of the water, like if its too cold, or room temp. Maybe he just likes room temp water.

[@DildoraElmurodova-qn7ms]

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[@Lollygagger-k4p]

I have to disagree on the box size. Most cats use the box 3-4 times every 24 hours. Feed them less, they go less. That said: Litter boxes are marketed to people, not cats. Cats prefer open boxes with lots of square inches. The cute little huts they sell are too small. They would make a better cat hooch with a blanket inside than a toilet. Cats do not like to go in the same spot every time. They need more room. A box that is only the length of a cat from nose to base of tail forces them to go too close to the same spot. This increases the bacteria they carry on their paws - which is septic. That's why we get a near instant red sore result if we play with a cat and it scratches us. Its a septic reaction to dirty paws/claws. Even if you scoop daily - I scoop at least twice daily - the litter material will quickly become polluted in a smaller box. A larger litter area will make the cat more comfortable and will help with the spread of bacteria around your home.

[@vistalite]

I’ve caught my cat scooping water out of my glass with his paw. He does this because he can’t fit his head into the glass. He’ll drink from anything but his own water bowl.

[@gerryhemmer1573]

Years ago I had a cat that preferred to drink out of glasses, plus he liked dipping his feet in and drinking off of them. We learned to cover ours and gave him his own glass.

[@TTmeowamine]

I have a question. My cat has very good liter box behavior, yet my cat doesn't always cover her poo (about half the time). Is this an indication of a problem?

[@00101001000000110011]

either she is a dirty gal that doesn't bother or yes.. i would be more inclined to assume a problem is to be found. cat's normally cover their faeces and urine to literally cover its smell, leaving the smell can mean their death as predators and competition will spot it easily and possibly track them.

[@chellejack3480]

I have a calico that never covers her poo, because she can't wait to get away from it; she hates it. But, my other cat comes along and burys it for her. 😂

[@rpredl]

I make all my litter boxes out of 18 gallon storage containers at a fraction of the cost of commercial boxes.

[@alexandrianova6298]

Cats who drink straight from faucets and it splashing all over their face never made sense to me lol 😂. It's hilarious that they have cat water fountains to resemble faucets so cats can have a "real faucet" experience drinking fountain 😂I think probably for conservative cats who prefer paw examination/sniffing water experiences from the cat's perspective gulping and lapping may be too messy or goes down the wrong tube too easily. While standing up and dipping the paw, it's less likely to splash on whiskers and fur and go down the wrong tube. I think there's also just a certain type of cat who is very skeptical of water and wants full control and examination rights to the water through paw inspection vs. the more liberal cat who craves spontaneity and a good greedy gulp of the goods. So basically a very thirsty cat lol. I guess the skeptical cats don't mind the extra paw-salt flavor 😂 probably is like ramen soup 😂. Neither of my cats like splashing water, and barely like the smooth rippling fountain I got for them. Very picky kitties but the sweetest. I think if I was a cat I would be the conservative cat who's like "what exactly is water?" I think it's very healthy to be skeptical of water. It doesn't really make sense when you think about it. Have to sniff and examine each time, digesting something that even upper level hydrology equations fail to explain. Could make the most reasonable of us very hesitant, skeptical and conservative to need something that makes no sense. I relate to that.

[@janegao5747]

I don't use litter mat. They become so nasty after a while and are very hard to clean. I'd rather sweep the floor twice a day rather than clean the mat once a week.

[@libbydaniel9983]

Fun fact. I bought paper made pellets once and when I put my scoop into the bag to get out the pellets, I found ✨maggots✨

[@Бәрібар-д9д]

Dry snow 91

[@kimreed4415]

I think the cat is washing it's face

[@evelynrogers7145]

My cats WILL NOT use pellets. One of them went in the house because he wouldn’t use it

[@LadyCatFelineTheSeventh]

That litter is a massive scam. A 1 month supply for 4 cats is over $200. I hope no one is falling for this.

[@allie.grimmer271]

My cat kick the litter out the the litter box

[@OtamshoYusupov]

Спортивный спаситель

[@koflan]

I'm sure there's useful stuff on this channel, but the Kim Kardashian voice is like nails on a chalkboard for me. It's almost like the reaction to listening to someone vomit.