CatCare

How to Reduce Cat Litter Tracking: Mats, Litter Boxes, and Litter Choices

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A cat beside a green litter box, with litter granules scattered across a dark mat and the wooden floor.

You have swept around the litter box, but soon you are stepping on litter in the living room again. To reduce cat litter tracking, start by checking whether litter is being carried out on your cat’s paws or kicked over the sides of the box. Knowing how it reaches the floor makes it easier to … Read more

How Often to Change Cat Litter: Scooping, Full Changes, and Cleaning

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Gloved hands wiping an empty cat litter box with a cloth, with fresh litter and a scoop beside it.

You scoop urine clumps and stool out of your cat’s litter box every day, but do you still need to throw away all the remaining litter? When deciding how often to change cat litter, separate daily waste removal from a complete litter change. Remove waste at least once a day. Adding fresh litter cannot replace … Read more