Sunday, September 20, 2009

How To Clean Your LitterHouse Cat Litter Box

How To Clean Your LitterHouse Litter Box
The LitterHouse is a fully enclosed litter box for cats that adds warmth and charm to any room in your home. Inorder to keep your cat happy here are some important cleaning tips. First, use the handles disguised as gable vents on each side to lift the house assembly from the litter pan. Second, disconnect the 1/2 inch walkway from the pan. This walkway collects litter from your kittens paws making reuse of the spilt litter easy. Empty contents into pan and reconnect. Third, use a litter scoop to remove soiled contents from pan. An important maintenance tip is to use tray liners for your LitterHouse pan. This makes clean up even easier. Once a month remove entire contents from litterbox and gently wash and rinse pan using a pet safe cleaner. Dry off and pour in fresh litter. Daily clean up for less than 5 minutes is recommended, your cat will be very happy. Finally, using gable vents as handles, lift the LitterHouse and reposition back onto litterpan. It is important to do this step gently to ensure correct placement. This way the unique all around lip can seal and prevent litter and messy spills. And don't forget about the odor blocking charcoal filter in the chimney.
The LitterHouse a fully enclosed unique and antique litterbox you will be proud to own.

New Cat Owners Essential Checklist

New Cat Owners Essential Checklist
What You Really Really Need
* Healthy Cat Food and Water Bowl
* Comb and Brush
* Litter Box
* scoop
* Non Clump Cat Litter
* Appropriate Toys
* Healthy Treats
* Lots of Love and Attention
* Nail Clippers
Tips To Keep Your New Cat Happy
Remeber A Happy Cat Is A Good Friend
* Remember To Clean The New Cat Litter Box Daily
* Ensure There Is Always Fresh Water (No Toilet)
* Always Leave Dry Food Down In Bowl
* Do Not Declaw Your Cat
* Allocate 30 Mins Daily Play Time
* Love Your Cat
* Brush Kitty Once A Week
* Don't Forget To Give Treats Especially When Leaving The House.
Helpful Suggestions To Keep Your New Cat Safe
Because You Love Your New Cat
* Put Elastics Away, They Can Be Dangerous
* Watch Out For Choking Hazards i.e. String, Coins, Buttons etc.
* No giving Kitty Cows Milk or Dairy
* Keep Your Cat Indoors
Nice Essential Items To HaveSpoil Kitty
* Scratching Post
* A Placemat For Under Dishes
* A Cat Bed
* Hairball Remedy
* Tartar Control Treats
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How To Avoid Litter Box Avoidance

How To Avoid Litter Box Avoidance
You and your cat have been together for years. Living in harmony. Till one day you notice, the evidence can be found in various locations throughtout your home. Your cat has stopped using his litter box. Why? What has happened? Why has he changed his routine. Is your friend ill? Angry? Sometimes finding the answer can be difficult.Experts site many reasons that a cat may avoid using his litter box. Change in litter, not maintaining the litter box regularly. Some cats may actually develop a fear of being trapped or pounced on by other cats in the home, while they are inside the litter box. Location of the litter box may also become a problem.If you are experiencing litter box avoidance or want to avoid it happening in the future, I have some tips that will help.Select a cat litter that is bio-degradable, low to no dust residue and stick with it. Changing from brand to brand may cause your cat to reject new smells/textures.Scoop regularly, a cats sense of smell is extremely powerful. Just because you can't smell it, does not mean that he can't.The location of your litter box can be especially important. While hiding away that unsightly litter box may suit your needs, it quite likely does not suit your cat. Cats love privacy and dark, but not when coupled with the loud sounds associated with the basement. Try to find a location for your litter box that is out of the way, but still inviting for the cat. And remember to consider the cat's age and condition. For small kittens or older cats, make the box accessible as possible so that the animals will not have to negotiate stairs, cat doors, or other obstaclesCats feel most comfortable using the litterbox if it is a convenient, quiet, and private place. Find a location where your cat will not be bothered by heavy foot traffic, other animals, and loud sounds. If you have no alternative to the laundry room, be sure to place the box away from washing machines and dryers.The LitterHouse is a litter box that allows you to hide your litter pan, and it looks great in any room. Safe to put almost anywhere, the LitterHouse contains 95% of litter inside the house. No more mess! Best of all cats love the LitterHouse for its privacy. If you are experiencing litter box avoidance or just don't want to look at that dirty litter box anymore; the LitterHouse is the litter box for you. Great for apartments and condos.Sponsored By: LitterHouse.com Inc.Important: If your cat stops using the litterbox, or seems to experience pain when eliminating, consult your veterinarian immediately. If after a thorough examination your veterinarian rules out a medical cause, contact PAWS for more information about cat behavior and solutions to litterbox problems.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

LitterHOUSE Litter Box SAVES DOGS LIVES


LitterHOUSE Litter Box SAVES DOGS LIVES No Dogs Get In This Litter Box!!
The unique design of The LitterHOUSE cat litter box prevents dogs from eating cat litter. Stop coprophagia permanently!!
LitterHOUSE litter boxes help control the foul odor associated with your traditional cat litter box. The chimney charcoal filter works to diminish odors between regular litter box cleanings. LitterHOUSE chimney charcoal filters last up to six months. Order your refill charcoal filters here.
Thousands of dogs die every year, due to eating cat litter. The litter turns "cement like" in their stomach and intestines. Lungs and inner organs can also be effected. The LitterHOUSE litter box design does not allow dogs to get their heads into the litter pan area
If you own a dog; chances are you have experienced coprophagia (dogs eating feces). The word comes from the Greek, copro which means feces and phagy which means eat. And that is what it is eating feces. Although vulgar and disgusting for the owner; dog coprophagia is a common practice in all breeds of dogs; small puppies’ to older mature dogs. Nobody has any solid scientific evidence behind why animals engage in coprophagia. But some possible factors include vitamin deficiency and enjoyment.
Many animals, including dogs, may eat poop because poop contains vitamins produced by the intestinal bacteria that the animal can't absorb through the intestinal wall. So, they get these vitamins by eating poop. Dogs and some other animals also eat poop is because it contains protein. Dogs are particularly fond of cat poop because cat poop is high in protein. It is also suggested that dogs and other animals love the taste of feces.
It is quite common for dogs to pick up and eat animal feces while out walking in any park or forest setting. And while you may not see any harmful affects, the possibility of harm is present. Feces contains many parasites, including giardia, coccidia, roundworms and whipworms, which can be transmitted through dog, cat and other animal poop. These same parasites may also be transferred to you or other members of your family while snuggling with your dog.
The really serious dangers associated with dog coprophagia is when a household has dogs and cats co-existing in the same house. Cat litter is a deadly enemy to dogs. Think of what the litter does when a cat urinates in it. Similar things can happen in a dog's stomach if it eats enough of the litter. Litter and particularly clumping litter can pose a serious health threat to dogs that eat cat poop. Clumping clay litter, for example, expands by 15 times when wet and forms a clump. It could potentially cause a serious intestinal blockage.
A dog owner writes about his dog Frida: I just had my dog eat cat "Treats" for about a week. I thought that the cat was not pooping but then yesterday the dog started acting uncomfortable. It turns out that she has a "gastrointestinal obstruction" that could be lethal. The vet bill is already @ $500.00 just for x-rays, blood work, boarding and saline drip for hydration. They think they will have to operate tomorrow to remove the blockage for a small fee of $1600.00!!! Please don't let your dog eat Clumping Cat Litter with her "Tootsie Rolls" or it could cost you $2000.00+ or possibly even your dog’s life. Please pray for Frida.
The consumed cat litter can be difficult to remove even with surgery, as it can scatter throughout the digestive tract. This will eventually lead to death.
The LitterHOUSE cat litter box is the best litter box for households where cats and dogs are living together. If the dog can’t get at the litter box; he won’t be able to eat from it. The LitterHOUSE stops medium and large sized dogs from accessing the litter pan. Use any type of litter you wish. Problem solved. A dog has been saved from serious illness and death.
If your dog is vomiting, reluctant to eat or has a loss of appetite, acting lethargic, or straining to defecate, please see your veterinarian to determine if the ingestion of clumping cat litter is causing a problem in your dog...
Recommended for cats up to 22lbs